History

Describe the origins and development of either the Athenian Democracy or the Roman Republic:  what was the basis for its social and economic life; how did its political institutions develop; why did its government finally peak and collapse; what happened to its social, political, and cultural life when it turned into/became a part of an empire?  Use at least 3 sources from the journal questions (including author and title) to support your answer, as well as appropriate examples from the reading, study guides, and discussion boards

Watch PBS Documentary Episode 2, Empire of Dreams (Links to an external site.)https://www.pbs.org/video/latino-americans-episode-2-empire-dreams/ Documents how the American population begins to be reshaped by the influx of people that began in 1880 and continues into the 1940s, as Cubans, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans begin arriving in the U.S. and start to build strong Latino-American communities in South Florida, Los Angeles and New York Post a response to PBS Documentary, Episode 2, Empire of Dreams of at least 350 words (80%) credit: Give a summary of Episode 2: who? what? when? where? (20%) Give your critical and personal reaction to the documentary. (20%) Discuss what are some of the different aspects and circumstances of various Hispanic demographic groups seeking a new life in the United States? How do Cubans differ from Mexicans? What is the unique position of Puerto Ricans in terms of immigration to the United States? What role does U.S. labor markets and economics play?  Back up your argument with examples. (20%) Do not forget to proofread your post for grammar, punctuation, and verb agreement. Use the spell checker! (20%)

Prep the questions listed below. Use a word doc to do so. Your grade will be based on how well you answer the question and use the unit sources to do so. Your answer should be analytical and not just descriptive in nature. This means that it should include a thesis and supporting evidence from the videos, readings and lectures. Be sure to proofread your answer. Sloppy answers that haven’t been proofread will be marked down. Use single-space, 12-inch font. Your answer should be no longer than 3 pages in length. I will select 2 of the questions below for the exam and you will be required to answer ONE of them. Prepare your essay in advance in a word document so you will only need to copy and paste it into the exam box on the day of the exam. 1. In recent years revisionist historians have produced histories that challenge traditional interpretations of historical figures and events. Use the following to assess how their views of Columbus, the Founding Fathers, & the Constitution differ from more traditional ones. Then, based on your understanding of historical revisionism, assess how modern historians might interpret the actions and presidencies of Lincoln, FDR, and Trump in contrast with more traditional approaches. 2. It could be argued that the founding fathers fear of possible tyranny is why so few expressed powers are given to U.S. presidents in Article II of the Constitution. What are these expressed powers and how and why have presidents been able to increase their power and position since the era of George Washington? Do Executive Orders give modern presidents too much power? Explain and provide examples for your argument. 3. Since the Civil War, it is common for U.S. Presidents to issue executive orders. According to Article II, what gives a president the power to issue executive orders? Under what circumstances have they done so? Select 4 executive order covered in the videos and lectures to assess their impact on Americans, the balance of power of federal branches of government and on the presidency.

Your essay must be structure into three separate paragraphs  An Introduction that  discusses  the  bibliographic  details  of  the  source.    Answer  these  questions in your introduction: What source did you choose? Who wrote the source?  When did s/he write it?  What kind of document is it?  Why was it written? A Body paragraph that  analyzes  the  source  and  discusses  its  contents.    Answer  these questions in your body paragraph:  What does the source say? What is the main point being made by the author of the source? What evidence does the author present to prove their point? What is the one sentence in the source that summarizes the main point being made? A Conclusion that explains how the source fits into the larger context of world history as discussed  in  the  chapters  assigned  for  the  Unit.     Answer  these  questions  in  your conclusion:  What was happening in world history that directly relates to this source at the time it was written? Who were the important people  involved in the events discussed in the source?  What were the important events that prompted the writing of the source?  Etc. How does knowing the historical information from the textbook (Who? What? When?) help me better understand the point being made in the source? How  does the  information  from  the  source help me better  understand  the historical information presented in the textbook?  Note the following requirements: The body paragraph must include a full quote (sentence) from your chosen Primary Source.  In text and works citations are required. The conclusion must summarize the historical information in the textbook that relates to time of source.  Specific points made in the textbook must be referenced. Citations (in text and works cited following MLA formatting style) are required.) 3-paragraph essay (min: 300 words):  Choose one source from one of the categories listed below for your Essay post.  Make sure the subject line of your essay lists both the category number and the source number. Explanatory note: Some of these sources are dated in the 17th and 18th centuries.  What they describe however fits the pattern of what was happening in the 16th century and should be interpreted as authentic records of both the Exploration of the Americas and of the Slave Trade.  Category 1: European Exploration of the Americas  An Aztec account of the Conquest of Mexico at https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/aztecs1.asp

How did the experience under slavery differ in the northern and southern British colonies of North America in the seventeenth century? What factors shaped resistance strategies in various regions of the North and South, and in urban and rural locations where slavery existed? How did “race” and “slavery” come to be almost synonymous? Was it not possible to extend slavery to “white” persons? Did geography and climate affect the development of slavery in the European colonies in North America? If so, how.

question: What aspect of Puritan life do you most recognize in American life today?  This can relate to politics, society, or culture. Any aspect of Puritan life is fair game for this discussion.

Answer the questions below based on the assigned document:  A. What is the name of your assigned document?  B. Based on your assigned document, what does your source tell us about lynching and/or the anti-lynching crusade (three sentences)?  C. Provide and analyze two quotes from your document that are examples of what your document tells us about lynching and.or the anti-lynching crusade.

Introduction Identify and research an individual in history that has made a significant impact on the reforms to intercollegiate athletics. Activity Instructions Please create a narrative that details the impact the individual you chose to research has had while answering the following research questions: What has this person done and what was the mission they set out to achieve? What changes occurred as a result of the impact of their reform? Why do you think this person is significant to the history of athletics and what could be different now if they would not have stood behind their cause? What impact did this individual have on student-athlete academic support and services? Please research online and write a 3-4 double-spaced page analysis (in addition to cover and reference pages) in proper APA style. The paper should be organized coherently and provide the reader with an analysis that should reflect graduate-level writing.  All sources should be properly cited in a reference page.  Writing Requirements (APA format) 3-4 pages (approx. 300 words per page), including title and references pages 1-inch margins and double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page with topic and name of student References page (minimum of 4 resources)

You need to visit the sites: and Answer the questions and make note of each site’s “conclusions” about your ideology/typology. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree with the results? Do you think these are accurate measures of your political philosophy? Write about your opinion of these quizzes and about political ideology/philosophy in general. Can one be too beholden to an ideology? What role should government play in your life? I took the quizzes and got results of being a Moderate and Disaffected Democrat.

soundscape features an excerpt from President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address in 1933.  Consider the context of this speech.  How would you characterize its tone?  What message do you think Roosevelt was trying to send to the American people? President Franklin Roosevelt 1933 Inauguration on YouTube