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You will do #2 and will have 4 MLA cited sources. Use as much language from this time as possible, making it seem more real. TOPIC: Automobiles The Roaring 1920’s Assessment The 1920’s was a truly exciting decade in American history — today we might say it ‘rocked;’ back then, it ‘roared.’  In all aspects of life, fashion, music, literature, sports, economics, social reform, politics, things were happening, and happening fast.  Today we have the Internet and high definition television, in the 1920s the newest technology was the radio and silent films.  People listened to the radio for music, news, and entertainment.  The radio made the world a smaller place as the country could listen to sportscasts, the president, and similar news updates.  By 1930, 40% of American households had radios (The Americans 393). For this assessment, you have 3 options to choose from to research and demonstrate your knowledge of 1920s society and culture. PIck one of the following choices. This will be worth 20 points and is due by Wed. Dec 16 (odd day) or Thurs. Dec. 17 (even day). Choice 1:  Radio Broadcast / Podcast Choose a topic (we will discuss some ideas). Examine the many different parts of your topic/event/person and analyze the issues involved. What are newsworthy stories connected to your topic? Who are the important people involved in the topic? Why is your topic/event/person influential during the 1920s? Why is that? Research a part in greater depth. Use at least 3 sources of information for your topic. Analyze your research and write a newspaper/radio article. Take on the role of a reporter and interpret the event for the public. Make it interesting, and use the slang of the time period. (at least 300-400 words…) End (or start) with a commercial for a 1920s product. Make it interesting, and use slang of the time period.  Your total broadcast should be at least 3 minutes in length. You can record in Canvas Studio. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Choice 2: Newspaper Article Choose a topic (we will discuss some ideas). Examine the many different parts of your topic/event/person and analyze the issues involved. What are newsworthy stories connected to your topic? Who are the important people involved in the topic? Why is your topic/event/person influential during the 1920s? Why is that? Research a part in greater depth. Analyze your research and write a newspaper/radio article. Take on the role of a reporter and interpret the event for the public. Make it interesting, and use the slang of the time period. Use at least 3 sources of information to write the article (approximately 1 and ½ pages in length, double-spaced, 12-point font, in-text citations) that puts your spin on the event.  Include what happened, who was involved, and why it is a significant event.  This should be 400-500 words in length. Make sure you include appropriate writing conventions–paragraphs, grammar and spelling, in-text citations for your research .Be sure you use multiple sources in each paragraph with your in-text citations. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Choice 3:  Journal Entry What would life have been like as a teenager or young adult in the 1920s? Pick 3 topics (we will discuss some ideas) of what would have interested you in the 1920s.  You will need to explain the characteristics of this aspect of society. Research 4-5 historical facts for each of the 3 topics, compile these 4-5 facts into a paragraph.  What are the unique characteristics of this topic? Fun-facts?? Can you discuss the historical context of at least one of your topics (did political or economic events influence this part ot 1920s society) ? Include historical details that make your research about the topic evident.  You may also add–Why did this interest you?  Make sure you include appropriate writing conventions–paragraphs, grammar and spelling,  in-text citations for your research .Use multiple sources in each paragraph with your in-text citations. Paraphrase your research as this will be submitted through Turnitin.com. The written portion should be 400-500 words in length. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Standards: RH.11–12.7-P. (Reading) Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem. WHST.11- 12.2 (Writing) Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. SS-US.9-12.14. Evaluate the impact of gender roles on economic, political, and social life in the U.S. SS-US.9-12.21-P. Analyze change, continuity and context across eras in American history. SS-US.9-12.26-P. Determine multiple and complex causes and effects of historical events in American history  SS-US.9-12.22. Evaluate the impact of inventions and technological innovations on the American society and culture. This project will be used to evaluate the Essential LifeSkills for Quarter 2. RUBRIC: Choice 1:  /12 points for content, presentation/broadcast is clear, concise, and “practiced.”   /4 Commercial:  creative, informative, relevant to time period /4 Works Cited MLA format Choice 2: /4 Society Topic #1, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Society Topic #2, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Society Topic #3, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Writing Conventions (including in-text citations!!) /4 Works Cited MLA format Choice 3: /12 points for content, numerous details, /4 Writing Conventions (including in-text citations!!) /4 Works Cited MLA format Categories: Automobiles Airplanes Fashion Harlem Renaissance Prohibition, Speakeasies, FBI Organized Crime-Gangsters Women Sports heroes Notorious trials Music Dance Fads Entertainment:  movies and theater Construction projects (stadiums, theaters)

Cattle mutilations Please note assignment has two separate questions and are to be answered as such. 1. Farm animals die all the time and in most of these incidents, there are clear and understandable reasons for this.  Old age, accidents, disease, attacks from other animals and a host of other causes are the normal reasons why cows, horses, sheep and every other farm animal goes from being alive to being dead.  Sad, but nothing mysterious. What happens to our perspective on the normal when things don’t happen the way that we expect them to?  In the case of Snippy the horse, however, death was apparently most unusual.  And, a bunch of later and seemingly similar gruesome animal deaths seemed to indicate that Snippy’s demise was not a singular event. For those alive at this time, there was an actual fear of what was happening to these poor animals and the national media became actively involved, as did the FBI and the federal government. But let’s ignore, for the purposes of this question, any logical or rational explanations that you might have come to agree with after reading the information in this unit and instead examine how these deaths made the move (in the mind of the scared public) from prosaic death and into the realm of truly mysterious and even diabolical.  In the information provided (or any outside sources that you may have looked at), how do you think that the evidence allowed for otherwise rationale individuals to conclude that aliens, black helicopters, cults or Satan worshippers were the actual instigators of these horrible events.  What I am basically asking if how we (meaning, those who bought into the darker explanations) went from a dead horse to alien organ harvests transported to rural fields in black CIA helicopters?  Why do people grab onto such seemingly bizarre explanations?  Or perhaps I should ask you are there some “triggers” that make people make this jump?  What was it about the Snippy case or any of the later ones that caused these “explanations” to be offered?  And believed?  Are there certain “facts” from the incident that moves what would be a normal explanation into the realm of the paranormal? And, I am also curious if you think that the so-called logical explanations make sense to you?  Do you think that there actually might be something very strange going on here??? 2. When it comes to many of the more well-known cattle mutilations, connections have been made with aliens, mysterious cults, Satan-worshippers and even the always-terrifying black government helicopters. So what is it about Snippy and the other unfortunate animals that seemed to bring in these other basically unrelated phenomena? Do you think that it is because the events were so horrible and strange that surely, something mysterious must have been involved?  Or, do you think that we naturally try to draw connections when we are confused and have to come up with something that answers the question, no matter how odd it might actually be?  What was it about these incidents that made the inclusion of other seemingly unrelated phenomena to be offered as part of the explanation? If Snippy was found, say, 100 years ago, how do you think the investigation and explanations might have turned out?  Is there something important about the modern time period – or more specifically, the 1970s – that might have turned people’s attention to unusual or mysterious explanations than perhaps another time?  Why black helicopters?  Can you think of any mysterious creatures from folklore or the past that are like these sinister vehicles?  Are black helicopters just a new version of an old mysterious entity that has inhabited our culture for centuries? (this one may take a little research, but I bet many of you can think of examples without outside sources).  What does this tell us about the reality of these ominous aircraft? *Use the following links/resources to answer the above questions. Answers should be no less than 500 words for each, include appropriate citations and be free from grammatical errors.* https://www.crystalinks.com/animal_mutilation.html http://coloradorestlessnative.blogspot.com/2008/09/cattle-mutilation-cults-and-copters.html http://www.zetatalk.com/theword/tworx112.htm http://skepdic.com/cattle.html

To what extent did civilizations represent “progress” in comparison with earlier Paleolithic and Neolithic societies? And in what ways did they constitute a setback for humankind?

Discuss the main idea that Professor Rosa’s discusses in her article about subjectivity. Explain why historical subjectivity can assist us in understanding historical moments.

·              According to the authors of the document—what justifications have been used to prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities and freedom of choice? ·              What accounts for the disparity in earning power of women compared to men?  ·              What areas of the professions are most glaringly dominated by men?  ·              What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and why is it important to women? ·              What specific recommendations does NOW present that will “enable women to enjoy true equality of opportunity and responsibility in society, without conflict with their responsibilities as mothers and homemakers?”  ·              What do the authors mean by calling for a “new image of women?”  link below http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/27-the-sixties/national-organization-for-women-statement-of-purpose-1966/

INSTRUCTIONS. 1. The paper should be typed. 2. Double-space it; 10 or 12 font size. 3. Use one inch margin space on all four sides. 4. The length of the paper should have a minimum of 7 complete pages. Maximum 9 pages. 5. You have to upload your paper on to Canvas. The file should be a pdf or WORD file. Title of file is ?Paper?. No Google or Apple file. No zip folders. 6. DO NOT USE QUOTES FROM THE BOOK. WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF YOU DIRECTLY QUOTE FROM THE BOOK. 7. Answer the question completely in an essay format. Write in paragraphs. Do not number your paragraphs. 8. Organize your paper in your own style. Answer the questions in any order you like. 9. Use a spell-checker to check spellings. Points will be deducted for spelling errors. 10. I will grade your paper on your understanding of the book, demonstration of your reading through the use of multiple details and examples from the book, and your discussion. 11. The details and examples you write about should cover details from all the assigned chapters. 13. Do not hesitate to consult me while you are writing the paper. 14. I will NOT accept late submission of paper. 15. Do not email me the paper, submit it in CDs, or post it on your web site. 16. I WILL REGARD COPYING FROM CLIFF OR SPARKS NOTES AND INTERNET AS CHEATING (PLAGIARISM). DO NOT USE ANY OUTSIDE SOURCE (Books or internet) TO ANSWER THE QUESTION. IT WILL RESULT IN A F GRADE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT. QUESTION: (Part 1 and Part 2) You should write both Parts as ONE PAPER in ONE pdf or WORD File. Part 1 (5 pages minimum) You would have read that Frederick Douglass was born a slave in an isolated Maryland plantation and then escaped. He traveled extensively in the North and abroad and became a prominent abolitionist. He counseled President Lincoln during the Civil War and influenced some of his decisions. What enabled Frederick Douglass to escape from slavery? In answering this, you should include all the significant people, experiences, incidents and books that created a desire in him to escape and gave him the ability to do so. You should also explain HOW these factors influenced him. Once Douglass escaped he joined up with abolitionists in the North and became a prominent abolitionist. What role did he play in the abolitionist movement in the U.S. and abroad? You should also discuss his introduction to the world of abolitionists, his extensive work as an abolitionist at home and abroad, and his views on the purchase of his freedom. You should discuss his views on the Constitution. You should further include in your answer his views on the Civil War, on Abraham Lincoln, and his work in the Civil War. Part 2: (2 pages minimum) Listen or read the transcript of historian Eric Foner’s interview in the NPR program. What similarities do you see between Douglass’ experiences and the experiences that Professor Foner discussed. According to Foner what reasons did slaves give for wanting to escape? What estimate did Foner give for the number of slaves who escaped through New York city? What is Foner’s opinion on the importance of the Fugitive Slave Act? What is the source of the information in Foner’s book ?Gateway to Freedom? and who found it? ss-on-the-underground-railroad

You are to write a letter or journal/diary entry as a person who witnessed or participated in the event you chose. You are to use the researched information to persuade your audience that the impact of the chosen event is either good or bad.  Your project needs to be in a formal essay – do not list your responses after the guiding questions. Project Checklist: Make sure your project includes each item below before you submit it; missing items may cause your project to be reassigned. A focus on only ONE of the events on page 2. Research from 2 reliable sources. An introduction and conclusion. A 4-5 complete sentence paragraph response for each body paragraph required (listed under the topic list). Final word count should be between 450-550 words minimum for the whole project.  An MLA heading placed before your introduction paragraph. In-text citations where researched information is used in the project. Correct voice in the writing. You must write a journal/diary entry or letter as a person who witnessed or participated in the event. A properly formatted Works Cited page with both sources included. The project directions and rubric included in the final project file. Body Paragraph Content: Your project should address all 3 points below; each point is one body paragraph. Each body paragraph needs to be a minimum of 4-5 sentences, but you may write more. Explain the event as if you are there by providing historical context (background) and details about it. General items to include are: who, what, where, when, why, how. Analyze (examine) how this event/new idea is going to impact/change 2 areas of culture at that time (learning/education, class structure, citizen’s rights, government power, the economy/trade, etc.). Start with the benefits/negatives of your event; how will those change the areas of culture you chose? Evaluate (judge) how you as a citizen of that time and place view this new idea/event. What is your perspective? Explain if you believe the new idea/event is good or bad for your country and why you have that perspective. This paragraph should NOT be a restatement of #2, but include your personal perspective based on who you are writing as.

Describe and discuss two concepts of God in precolonial African societies. What are the importance of ancestors in African traditional religions?  Watch these Youtube: The Origins of the Sambo, the Coon, & Mammy. Youtube: Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism [Youtube]: African American Stereotype in the Media.

Biography of William Shakespeare Write an essay biography of William Shakespeare to include the following information: 1. Date and place of birth and death 2. Education 3. Jobs 4. Wife/children 5. Accomplishments/reputation 6. Literary works with dates 7. Awards/honors 8. Three types of plays written – Name two of each type with dates 9. Number of sonnets written (define sonnet) – Name two famous ones by first line 10. Discuss the controversy surrounding Shakespeare’s authorship of his works 11. How did Shakespeare influence his time period of the Renaissance with his writings? (two specific examples here) 12. How has Shakespeare influenced our present-day literature and culture? (two specific examples here) Use complete sentences. It should be a page typed and double-space. Font no larger than 12 points. You do not have to use the essay format, but please use paragraphs. No bullet points or numbers. Sources needed, please.

Using your experiences in this course, write a 1-2 page reflection on the following questions:  What did you learn about the process of history and how to study history during this course?  How did the use of different sources influence your perception of history?  What aspects of the course worked particularly well for you, and what parts could be improved for future courses? 2) Make sure to proofread your paper and submit it in the dropbox by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 3. The dropbox will open at noon on Friday, January 1. Papers should be typed, double spaced, and 12 point font with 1″ or 1.25″ margins. It must be submitted in Microsoft Word or as a PDF. Adobe PDF converter is free online. Papers with originality reports over 20% will receive a 0/10. Papers that cannot be accessed by the professor because of format issues will be scored at 0/10.