History

Like last week’s topic, week three’s topic will require a bit of research.  Otherwise, the rules are the same as Topic #1.  Be sure to list all your sources–with a minimum of 3–at the end of your post (and yes it is all right to post your sources separately in this forum, in case you forget them the first time).  See the complete instructions in Module 1. Topic #3:  part 1:  Now a look at yet another pandemic, the so-called Spanish Flu of 1918.  What happened, exactly?  What factors made the world particularly susceptible to this disease at that time?  How many people died in all?  How many in the U.S.?  How was it treated?  What similarities and differences in preventative measures can you see between this influenza pandemic and COVID-19?  Rate the effectiveness of these measures. To give you a start, click here  (Links to an external site.)  for some background information on this deadly topic. part 2:  And on the light side, what’s the most absurd rumor you’ve heard of concerning coronavirus?  Why is it so ridiculous? Also, remember to respond to the posts of 2 of your classmates.  It is required.

Please form an argument (premise, evidence, conclusion) on the topic: does the structure of the American political system reflect the needs of the individual in today’s society

Describe the tactics used by Cesar Chavez to bring change to the lives of farm workers in California in the 1960s. How did he bring attention to the needs of people who were largely invisible to the general public?  Finally, what do you see as Chavez’s legacy in the United States?Use 12in font with 1inch margins

1 List five differences between Beijing Opera and Revolutionary Beijing Opera. 2 Explain each five differences

In 5-6 paragraphs, answer the following question. Be sure to (1) answer the question with a clear and persuasive thesis, (2) argue your thesis in a logical organization, and (3) defend your argument with evidence. Build your argument using evidence and illustrations from your readings and lecture notes. Throughout the second half of our class, we have looked at several forms of American nativism–the belief that American-born individuals should be protected from and prioritized above the interests of immigrants. What factor best explains American nativism: religious differences, economic concerns, political ideology, or ethnicity / race? Pick the factor you think has been most determinative in driving nativism. Your answer should briefly explain the role of all four factors in contributing to nativism, then make your case for why the factor you’ve chosen is the most influential. A good essay will explain where this attitude comes from, how it has shaped American approaches to immigration and citizenship, and its legacy in our national history.

Question: Although Israel made Jerusalem the national capital of the State, this has not been widely recognized by the international community. Explain why the status of Jerusalem is a contentious issue between Israel and the international community. Intro (~250 words): summarize the argument and introduce the topic and it’s significance Alternative explanations (~800 words): Discuss two different answers to the question/point of view. Take a position and justify it. Evidence (~1400 words): Provide primary or secondary evidence for the argument. Conclusion (~350 words): Summarize the main findings. Tell the reader what additional questions your findings have generated and what some other researcher might want to take up and study in the future.

This is an alternative option to visiting a museum or art gallery. For this option, select and curate 5 works of art to include in your own art museum. Use your textbook and online sources to help you find these works of art. A good resource for this assignment is the Google Arts and Culture website from the Google Cultural Institute. Here you can immerse yourself in cultural experiences across art, history and wonders of the world—from more than a thousand museums across 70 countries. Write a 2–3 page report of 500–750 words that describes your experience. Select a minimum of 5 works of art by 5 different artists from different time periods discussed from the 18th century to modern times. Clearly identify the location of the museum and your initial reaction when exploring the artwork in the online museum or gallery. Provide a description and summary of at least 5works of art by 5 different artists. Include a screenshot of each piece. Explain your initial reaction to the artwork you selected and explain why you chose each piece. Describe the role of museum founder and curator. Use the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine but not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

How did European colonialism introduce new ideas of gender, race and class in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries? How did it provide new social ‘contact zones’ and relationships between men and women, Europeans and non-Europeans? And in what ways was the colonial encounter framed in the language of the ‘civilizing mission’

Remember, your answers should have a minimum of 6-8 sentences and include 3 examples. 1.   The Bill of Rights as an answer to Anti-Federalist criticisms of the Constitution 2. How did the First Party System develop? What two parties were active during the period? What major issues did they disagree on? 3. New York State politics in the 1820s 4. What caused the Mexican American War? 5. What controversies surrounded the presidency of John Quincy Adams? 6. How did slaves and slaveholders view and use the idea of paternalism? 7. How did the slave trade economically benefit whites who were not own slaves? 8. Discuss the Second Great Awakening. 9. How did the Dred Scott Supreme Court case 10. Name (and discuss) three pivotal events in the 1850s that influenced the South to secede from the Union

Read the following documents: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, 1954  (Links to an external site.) Rosa Parks on Life in Montgomery  (Links to an external site.) Fannie Lou Hamer’s Testimony (note: this is somewhat graphic)  (Links to an external site.) Malcolm X, The Ballot or the Bullet, 1964  (Links to an external site.)  What was the most significant goal of the Civil Rights Movement?  Was that goal accomplished? Why or why not? Read Jimmy Carter’s “Malaise” Speech  (Links to an external site.) . What was Carter’s intention when he gave it (in other words, what do you think he hoped to achieve with it)? What historical issues could have contributed to his desire to give this speech? Was it a good and/or effective argument? Why or why not? How might you have handled the issues he and the nation faced? (Would you have felt it appropriate to give this speech?) Read First Inaugural Address of Ronald Reagan.  (Links to an external site.) How does what Reagan says here compare to Carter’s speech in the last reading? Is there a different tone to it? How do Reagan’s words here compare to what you learned about the Reagan Administration in Chapter 29? Where did he stand politically, and how did he implement it? What is your evaluation of the 1980s compared to prior eras?