History

Consider the causes, course, and consequences of the Reformation. What was the nature of the Catholic Church’s crisis? Why did Martin Luther’s theology comprise a threat to the Church’s monopolization of spiritual life? What were the political ramifications of the religious turmoil?

“For your unit 2 assessment, you will be taking on the role of an investigative reporter and writing a story about one of the major points of tension during the 1920s. Your report will explain the conflict, both sides’ arguments and the conflict’s historical significance.” Investigate the threat of communism

3-page research paper on Thomas Jefferson. It needs to be double spaced, and times new roman size 12.

Write a five paragraph response to the following: Do you think Confederate statues should come down? You must incorporate the following sources from those assigned below: at least 1 primary source, 1 visual source (assigned video), and 1 reference to your textbook readings. Note the above: sources and citations are needed. This is a highly controversial topic and students sometimes get so enthusiastic about their viewpoint that they […]

For the two terms give the context for, define, and tell the significance/after-effect of each, in terms of late-19th & early-20th-century American history & culture. 1 page for each term 1. peak of the 2nd wave of US immigration 2. “Melting Pot”

The Vietnam War mobilized former soldiers to speak out against the war, both in terms how the war was fought and why the war was fought. Many soldiers returned from the war deeply critical of the United States’ goals and tactics. After reading your text and viewing the provided documents, write a discussion about the […]

Primary resources are as follows:  Aberth, John. Plagues in World History. New York, Rowman & Littlefield, 2016 (pb).  McNeil, William. Plagues and Peoples. NY: Anchor Books, 1997 edition (pb)  Bynum, William. The History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction. New York, Oxford U. Press, 2008 (pb)..  If you want to use other resources please confirm with me before you […]

Explain the events that created the Watergate Scandal.  Use 2 specific examples. What was uncovered by Washington Post reporters Woodward and Berstein that led to charging President Nixon with criminal behavior? What were the specific charges? Include/list the specific changes. How did the Watergate scandal affect the trust of American voters in their government and […]

Why was imperialism different depending on location? Think about Asia, compared to Africa, compared to the Americas. Provide specific information and reference at least 2 external sources.

Directions: Use the matrix below to familiarize yourself with the different fields in public history. Research various aspects of each field as listed in the columns. Provide brief responses for each section to gain a basic understanding of each. You will need to scroll down to see the rest of the matrix and the next […]