History

THIRD essay topic is, of course, about the American Revolution.   In at least 400 – 600 words: 1.  Using our course resources as a basis (Johnson and the videos) what do you see as the causes of the Revolution?  What do you view as the most important catalyst/cause(s) for the conflict?   2.  How do you view the war once it starts and plays out?  What do you see as the most important elements in the war?  The most important leaders on both sides?  Most important battles?  The biggest mistakes?  etc. etc.  What do you see as the most important reason(s) for the American victory over what was then the most powerful military in the world, the British? 3.  Do you think there was any way the conflict between the colonies and Britain could have been avoided?  How so, or why not?   In all of the above, make sure to GIVE EXAMPLES, and explain them when making your points.

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Review chapters as needed Review lessons as needed Instructions For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following: Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work. Provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course. How has this course affected you today in your daily life and/or work? What should incoming students be aware of regarding this class? What strategies did you use that they may find useful? What advice can you provide to help them earn an A? Writing Requirements Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page) 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page

Please read the three short excerpts in the attached PDF. The first two are from Luther’s works, and the third is from a short pamphlet by Barclay.  Answer the following questions as best as you can by referring to these texts: 1. In “Of Orders,” Luther is talking about the Catholic holy sacrament of “Ordination.”  This is where a man is made into a priest.  All high members of the Catholic Church were in fact priests, as they still are today.  What importance does Luther put on this sacrament, and how does he criticize it? 2.  In “The Papacy at Rome,”  Luther is responding to a Catholic theologian who had already attacked Luther!  That theologian had been rather rude and he had attacked not just Luther’s religious arguments, but he had also attacked Luther personally.  How does Luther respond to this personal attack?  Is Luther at all insulting or sarcastic? 3. Robert Barclay was a member of a small Protestant Christian sect in England, the Quakers.  They were/are certainly Christian, but their understanding of religious authority (The Bible, for example) is unique among Protestants.  Does Barclay believe that the Bible is the ultimate source for God’s word, or is there another source that supersedes it?

Content Criteria  Thesis : Does this paper Have a strong opening? Focus: Does this paper stay focused on the thesis? Depth: Does this paper have enough depth to support the thesis and analysis? Analysis: Does this paper show analysis in addition to simply repeating facts? Research skills: Does this paper so strong research skills and use good sources? Accuracy: does this paper have accuracy when presenting historical facts? Use citations  Include a bibliography

The reading — a chapter from a book written by historian Stephanie Coontz — highlights the restrictions placed on women following World War II that drove many to launch a Women’s Movement. For this reflection, discuss at least three of these restrictions (keeping in mind that not all states were alike), explaining the actual restrictions and how (whenever applicable) they limited a woman’s ability to find work, remain unmarried (or get divorced), or live a life of her choosing. Conclude your reflection by analyzing whether these three restrictions remain in some form in the United States. (reading is a pdf attached to upload files)

Hide Assignment Information Turnitin® Turnitin® enabledThis assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®. Instructions Unit 1 Essay Assignment This essay assignment will focus on the lives of the former slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War and 13th Amendment, 1865-1877. “Were the former slaves in the South truly free after the Civil War (1865-1877)? Why or why not?” Assigned Readings: Chapter 15 in The Unfinished Nation 13th, 14th, 15th Amendment (found in appendix of textbook) Journal article “A Black Colony in Dougherty County” (see attachment) Document: “Black Legislators Protest Their Expulsion” (see attachment) Document: “Colonel O.H. Howard Reports on the Camilla Massacre” (see attachment) In writing your response you must answer the question directly and definitively yes or no in the first paragraph, so do not straddle the fence and answer yes and no and do not be ambiguous with your answer. You should provide your answer to the question in the first paragraph and the rest of your essay should be the why or why not (the analysis). Use only the sources provided, and make sure you use and cite all of the sources provided. Do not use outside sources, do not search the internet for alternate sources, use ONLY the sources provided. Focus Questions: You are not to answer these questions directly, they are provided only to stimulate your thinking on the assignment. • How did the former slaves define freedom? • How did the Black Codes impact the former slaves’ freedom? • How did the Freedmen’s Bureau affect the freedom of former slaves? • What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments do for black freedom? • What, if any, actions do the former slaves take to ensure their freedom? • What impact did sharecropping have on the freedom of the former slaves? Your essay should be at least 3 full pages in length not counting citations, double-spaced, use 12 pt. font (Times New Roman), and provide support and analysis for your answer. All quotations must be cited; I do not require a specific format, though title of source and page number should be included. Microsoft Word is recommended; if you use a different word processor I may not be able to open your file, and I cannot grade what I cannot open. I use originality software on all essays, so make sure your essay is your own writing. If the originality report is higher than 20% not original you should revise/edit your essay and resubmit it before the due date. Your grade will be based upon: 1) the logic and coherence of your answer; 2) directly and definitively answering the question and providing support and analysis; 3) grammar and organization; 4) using all of the sources provided.

Choose one revolutionary concept to examine (see list of suggested topics below).  Where did this idea originate, and how was it manifest (if at all) in the American and French Revolutions?  Answer this question with analysis of primary sources related to the American and French Revolutions and relevant sources from the Enlightenment and English Constitutionalism.  The essay should be 500-750 words. Incomplete list of revolutionary concepts: -The social contract (government is formed by individuals to protect fundamental rights) -Freedom of conscience and expression -Popular sovereignty (the “people” rather than ruler possesses ultimate governing power) -Meritocracy (status and power based on ability rather than blood or lineage) //////////////////////////// Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A : Essay is well written and well organized with only minor spelling and grammar errors.  It demonstrates a strong command of the relevant course material, responds directly to the prompt, has a clear and compelling thesis, solid evidence in the form of well-chosen and appropriately cited quotations and specific references to the requested source(s), robust analysis, logical reasoning, and meets the target length.  B : Essay demonstrates a solid command of the relevant course material and responds to the prompt yet has at least one significant flaw in the quality of writing, organization, historical accuracy, logical reasoning, use of evidence, citations, or length. C : Essay engages the course material yet falls short of responding to the prompt in a satisfactory way–for example, it might summarize the content of the primary source(s) and/or textbook without providing much analysis or original argument.  It may have numerous major flaws while still demonstrating a minimal grasp of the relevant course material. /////////////////////////// Preferably answer essay prompt on Social Contract or Popular Sovereignty. Not looking for an outstanding essay or perfect. Somewhere around a B. I uploaded a file regarding my professor’s grading policy. Just something that answers the prompt. Will include sources regarding these topics.  No need for a works cited no bibliography. Just in text citations. For the citations, I included in each file what the correct citation should be.

This is a speech that I have to write and record, I will record it after you have written it but these are the full instructions. Thanks, let me know if you need anything else.  Purpose:  Following your larger picture reflection of immigration in America between 1880 and 1940, you are now examining the immigration restrictions Congress passed in 1921 and 1924. This assessment is intended to acquaint you with the issue of immigration and nativism in America in the decade of the 1920s. This unit’s assignments will build your skills in interpreting Congressional documents and census data and hone your ability to analyze that information. Task:  It is 1926 and you are running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 99th Congressional District. You are scheduled to deliver a speech to the voters of your district in which you outline your position on the issue of immigration, specifically on the 1921 and 1924 laws and their effects in America. Prepare and record a 5-minute speech in which you clearly outline your position on the 1921 and 1924 immigration laws (for or against) and explain why you take that position. Support your explanations with details and analysis, do not simply explain the provisions of the laws. Focus Topics/Questions These questions are not to be answered directly in your speech, they are provided only to stimulate your thinking on the issue. ? What are the immigration restrictions in the 1921 immigration law (Emergency Quota Act)? ? What are the immigration restrictions in the 1924 immigration law (National Origins Act)? ? How do the restrictions differ between the two laws? ? Do the laws affect immigration from Europe and Asia equally? ? When do those restrictions take effect? ? Does your speech support the 1921 and 1924 laws? Why or why not? ? What factors did you consider when staking out your position on immigration? ? From what country and when did your own ancestors arrive in America? ? How many immigrants live in Georgia’s 99th District? ? What position does each of the major political parties take on immigration? ? How does the immigration issue fit into the cultural conflict of the 1920s? To assist in drawing your conclusion about immigration refer to chapters 23 and 24 in the textbook, the 1921 law, the 1924 law, and the Population Division and Population Characteristics and Migration excerpts with which you’ve already worked. Criteria on which you will be graded: 1) clearly taking a position and explaining why you take that position; 2) the clarity of your speech; 3) using the 5 minutes appropriately; 4) the logic and coherence of your speech; 5) well-thought-out, respectful responses to at least 2 of your classmates. Please see the audio recording hints handout to ensure you submit a good, clear recording. Upload the recording of your speech to the Discussion topic by the due date.  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ speeches.

Over the past two weeks, our readings and discussions have been focused on establishing a baseline for understanding diversity. In this module, we’ll begin our tour through the four lenses, beginning with history. As we dive into the four lenses, keep in mind that each lens is framed as a way of seeing the issue and is not necessarily tied to the associated discipline. So, looking through the historical lens isn’t just about History Channel documentaries—it’s also about how you use the lens to understand the past and present. As you write your initial post, answer the following questions: In what ways does looking through the history lens enhance your understanding of diversity? Consider a current event in the news that has a historical counterpart. How does looking through the history lens influence how you perceive both the current and historical events? Please share a news link to your events. How does analyzing the relationship between history, culture, and diversity have an influence on your discipline of study or chosen profession? Please use APA Citation

These are just essay questions and no sources are required to be cited. There is no page or word count required.  Answer the following questions and submit your answers as detailed in the syllabus. 1. Discuss the development of the Texas Constitution. 2. How could the Texas Constitution be changed for the better? 3. Discuss the reasons why the Texas Constitution should not be changed? 4. Discuss the value of local government. 5. Discuss the challenges of local government.