History

1. Read your selected primary source. Answer the questions below. 2. Please write full words and full sentences. Submit your assignment as a Word document, not as a PDF. Questions: 1. Who or what created this primary source? When was this source created or produced? 2. What type of primary source is this? In other words, how would you describe it (e.g., a diary entry, a play, a magazine article)? 3. What are three central or main points discussed in this source? Put differently, what do you regard as three central or main points presented in this source? 4. What three questions did this source raise for you? After reading and reflecting on it, what would you like to know? You may list three questions OR you may write out your questions in sentence form.

Word Count: 750 -1000 words Pick an era from the list below: You will be responding to the Preamble of the Constitution with regard to your era and its success or limits in securing the general welfare of its people. The full text of the preamble is located at the back of the text in the Appendix, A-5. From the major eras we’ve covered this quarter, Pick 1 from the list below The Great Depression – 1929-1941 World War II – 1939-1945 The Postwar Era – 1945-1960 The Long Sixties – 1960-1974 Now- you’ve chosen your favorite era Discuss how your era impacted American Society, Politics and Culture. Be sure to include specific detailed examples to support your narrative when defending your position as to why this era is so significant. How did previous eras influence your era in politics, economics and societal change? How has your era influenced politics, economics, and societal change in the following years? Use the questions below to guide you through your material. Introduction: Must include a thesis statement. Discussion of your opinion on why the era is significant. Set up for the 4 following elements. Body Paragraphs- Each of the following must be addressed: Why is the era important to American Politics and the Federal Government? How did it transform American Society? What economic factors helped shape your era? What lasting legacies did your era make on American Society and Politics? Conclusion “In Order to make a more perfect union…” from the Preamble How successful was your era in creating that more perfect union as discussed in the Preamble of the United States Constitution? What outcomes from your era do you see today? *To support your narrative, include specific information from the text, lecture, and documentaries from the Discussion Boards to help answer the question. Do not use outside sources for this essay.

How did ideas about race shape American history from the period of 1877 to 1919? How did white supremacy inform southern politics, immigration, and foreign policy? How did non-white Americans advocate for equality? The essay should be at least three pages in length. It must use at least six primary sources from the American Yawp reader. Place those sources into the wider context of American history in the period under review.

Compare and contrast the late nineteenth century industrialization process in the United States to that of other industrializing countries. Why did the process come as quickly and completely as it did? Why did one historian characterize the post civil war era as “The Great Barbeque?” What did Twain suggest about the end of the nineteenth century when he called it “The Gilded Age?”

should cover the Introduction and chapter 2 of Foner’s book. Have separate paragraphs for each reading. These should be one to two-pages, (single-spaced). Rather than summarize, do two things. First, identify a few points that stood out for you in each reading. If you like, you can simply identify two passages from each reading and indicate why they stood out. Second, give your reaction.  Did you learn something of value? Did you find something confusing or misleading?

INITIAL POST – Your post in response to the prompt below should exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning and provide evidence for your position. Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Your post must be a minimum of 250 words in length. Submissions under 250 words in length will not receive credit.  READING: “From Parallel and Equal to Separate but Unequal” by Susan Kellogg PROMPT:  How did the status of women change from the late pre-Hispanic period through the beginning of the eighteenth century? Provide specific examples. SUBMISSION: Discussion 2 is due Sunday, September 13th by 11:59pm.

Three Essays. Please write essays of about five paragrpahs each (about 1.5 pages each) on three of the questions below. Include two pictures with each essay and explain how the pictures help us understand the history. 1. Progressives. What do you find remarkable about the era of Progressivism? Describe three particular leaders or movements and show how they help define this time period. How did the Progressives shape the society we live in today? 2. World War I. Why did the U.S. get involved in World War I? Why was it a controversial war in America? Explain Wilson’s goals after the war. How successful was he? 3. World War I and American Life. Explain the impact of World War I in America. Consider various social, economic and political changes in the country during and right after the war. Do you think these changes were actually caused by the war? 4. The 1920s. What happened in America during the 1920s? Why do historians see the 20s as the beginning of “modern times”? Address social, cultural, economic and political factors. 5. Depression. Explain some of the possible causes of the Great Depression. Who suffered the most? How did people react to economic stress? Describe some social changes in this era. 6. New Deal. Explain how Franklin Roosevelt proposed to help the economy. Why was he able to make so many changes? What lasting impact did New Deal policies have on America? 7. New Dealers and Progressives. How were the New Dealers similar to Progressive leaders of a generation earlier? How were they different? To the extent they differed, was it because they had different ideals or because they were in different times? 8. Women. Explain some of the changes in women’s lives in the early 1900s. Describe the role of women in shaping the Progressive Era, World War I, the 1920s, and 1930s. Do you think the status of women changed because of women’s activism or because of other changes in society? Keys to Success: – Explain your points simply, like you would to another student. – Write in short to medium-sized paragraphs. war in America? Explain Wilson’s goals after the war. How successful was he?

Duiker, W. J. (2015). Contemporary world history (6th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning  Textbook: Chapter 4, 5, 6,  Link (video): Benito Mussolini  (Links to an external site.) Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Instructions Watch the entire video on Benito Mussolini (noted in the Required Resources). Identify and describe 3 aspects of the video you found most interesting that align with each of the following: Foreign policy. Violent and/or non-violent movements for social, economic, and political change Governmental authority/loss of personal liberties Conduct additional research to provide an analysis of those 3 aspects. What information did you find that the video left out? How did the video enhance your understanding of those aspects? .

Two discussion posts are required weekly (min. 150 words).  Your first post should address at least one of the questions below, while your second post should comment on one of your classmates’ posts. Please support for your ideas with cited references from the text. What does “The Veldt” suggest about raising children and technology? I will upload classmates response for you to respond with 150 words

Assignment: (1) How is the media, biased, more towards progressive-liberal values, conservative values or in both directions depending on the specific media outlets you may access? Explain your response. (2) Find two or more examples of media bias (video clip, article, images) and attach to your Dropbox submission. Explain in detail how these example/s represent media bias and the impact that it has on public opinion. As part of your research and examination of media bias include recent polling data results showing the public’s confidence in the objectivity or fairness of the media. Provide an Internet citation for each polling source discussed.