History

The guided notes for “Evolution Today and Tomorrow” start off a little gloomy, but the goal is not to dwell on changes and potential threats, but to instead think about how these potential changes might change the course of human evolution! If you think back to all of the evolutionary changes we have discussed in this class you might notice that a large number of changes were brought on by changes in climate and food availability, changes in diet, and/or exposure to disease.The questions for this week are:1) Do we have the potential to buffer ourselves from the changes that we are going to have to face in the future, or will these changes lead to changes in our species?2) How you think humans will evolve in the future. This can be based on outside reading (for example, is gene splicing going to change humans? If you use an outside source, please site it!), our course material (are all humans going to be carriers of the APO1 Milano gene in the future because we will adapt to our high fat diets?), or just general knowledge (are human populations going to have exceptionally high rates of poor eye sight because there is not selection against poor eye sight thanks to the use of contact lenses and glasses? Is a lack of selection still evolution?).

Instructions from the professor. The essay prompt below is below Essay has to have at least 3- 5 Pages   What was the importance and role of rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices in Mayan civilization? Recently caves and cenotes were discovered, hosting ritual objects, that give some clues to the rise and fall of Mayan civilization. Do you think, by studying these caves and cenotes, it’s possible to learn some lessons on how to best use the environment today, in terms of sustainability for the future? How the Mayan Ball game “Tlachti” relates to the social, political, and religious aspects of the Mayan civilization? Refer the latest article published on March 4th @ the URL https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2019/03/maya-ritual-balamku-cave-stuns-archaeologists/  (Links to an external site.)  . You must also refer to the primary sources from the book “Sources of World Societies” pages 153-158. Cite all the references. is the article to refer from.  Thank you

Guidelines for Interpretive/Comparative Essay Pick your favorite two (2) chapters out of the six (6) chapters from Founding Brothers, by Joseph Ellis and write an interpretive/comparative essay based on those chapters. The essay must be typewritten, double-spaced and at least five (5) but no more than seven (7) pages. The essay should answer the following questions: Interpretive: 1. What are the stories about? Give a brief synopsis of each chapter. 2. Why were the episodes important to American history? 3. What did you learn reading these stories? 4. What was your overall impression of these stories? Did you like them? Why? Why not? Comparative: 1. Did the author do a better job of telling the story in one or the other chapter? Why do you think so? 2. Can you find any connections between the two stories (either the subject or the individuals involved). If so, what are they? 3. How does the story compare with what you’ve heard or read (either previously or in your current textbook) about the subject? The final draft is due: Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 pm. LATE PAPERS will be PENALIZED 10% PER DAY LATEGrammar, punctuation and spelling will be part of your grade so make sure you proofread your papers (and remember, spellcheck will not always catch all mistakes). Footnotes will not be necessary, but if you use a direct quote, cite it by using the author’s name and page number in parentheses: (Ellis, 29). Some of the grammatical points I will be looking for include, but are not limited to: –Do not use colloquial expressions. Slang is inappropriate in an academic paper. –Avoid using all first and second person pronouns in your writing;Examples include “me,” “my,” “I,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “you,” and “your.” Instead of saying, “I believe the author was…” Just say, “The author was…” You’re writing it so I know it’s your opinion. –Avoid using contractions in formal writing. Use “did not” instead of “didn’t.” –For more guidance, see Strunk and White, Elements of Style or Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.

What is special about Russian art? How is it different from the art of other nations you are familiar with? What were the major periods and genres in the history of Russian Art?

Frederick Jackson Turner does not specifically mention the Mormon Church or the “Reynolds” case in his famous essay on the role of the frontier in American history. In a short essay of 300 words, place the Reynolds decision and Professor Taysom’s analysis of it in the overall context of Turner’s thesis. In other words, can the Mormon era in territorial Utah fit into Turner’s thesis of how the frontier operated in the furtherance of American liberty and individuality?

Please use your own words answer the following questions after watching the videos: Here is the link for this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYpEfhgxbOQ Degrees of Hope: Redefining Access for the 21st Century Student Quick Write Questions:  1. What were the profiles of each student? 2. What challenges and barriers did each student face? 3. Were you able to relate? Why or why not? 4. Is there anything else that stood out to you? Here is another link for this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgmri7VBzpA Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities Quick Write Questions: 1. Why were Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) created? 2. How did historical events such as World War I affect the growth and evolution of HBCUs and the students attending? 3. The pushback against integration was violent and fierce in many parts of the country. Discuss how the Brown v. Board of Education decision set the stage for the Civil Rights Movement. 4. What role do HBCUs continue to play in American society?

1) What were the origins of World War II? Describe at least two factors discussed in our course material.   2) What was Germany’s primary objective in World War II? Why did they find themselves fighting a two-front war once again?   3) After watching the film clips from “Conspiracy” do you think such dramatizations are helpful for learning history? Why or why not?

I would request you to use this source: Tanks 100 years of Evoulution by Richard Ogorkiewicz  write briefly about Leanardo da Vincis tank prototype. Questions that should be answered: evoultion of tanks from ww1 to ww2.                                                              why does engineering evolve faster during war?                 if possible you can continue writing until iran- iraq war era tanks, if the essay doesn’t feel too hollow. (but focus mostly on ww1 to ww2 tanks) the dokument anme will be called evoulution of tanks.  FYI, i’m a swedish student. i will translate the document template to english. if you have any question about the document, please contact me, so i can explain any complications o the way.

– Describe the situation of LL Bean in the context of “Newsvendor Model”.

This assignment is to be completed in lieu of the previously assigned research paper for HIS.  Students will write a 4-page critique of the 2011 PBS documentary, The War of 1812 (see the link provided below).  While the paper should BRIEFLY summarize the major content and focus of the documentary, the student is asked to go beyond a mere summary and instead critique the film.  Please address the following questions over the course of your paper.  1.      Summarize the major content and focus of the documentary, and form a clear thesis that pinpoints your overall assessment of the film.  2.     How engaging did you find this documentary, and why?  Support your opinion with specific examples.  How—and to what extent—did this documentary help you to better understand and appreciate the history and stories being presented?  3.     How well did the filmmaker handle the topic and available source material?  4.     Identify at least three different types of historical primary sources that the filmmaker used to help present the history in an engaging manner (e.g. letters, photographs, artwork, etc.).  How effectively were these sources utilized in the documentary, and what did this add to your understanding and appreciation for the subject matter?  5.     Were there any problems or criticisms you had with this documentary?  Is there anything that could have improved it? 6.     What was the most interesting thing you learned from this documentary?  Was their anything that especially surprised you?  7.     Form an original conclusion that addresses why people should care about this documentary and the real-life story it preserves.  This assignment is worth 200 points and is due by midnight (central time) on Friday, December 4, 2020. (Note: I need this done by Wednesday Nov. 11th ! Due to travelling out of the US this week)  Formatting: The paper should be presented using Times New Roman, size twelve font, double-spaced, and with one-inch margins all around.  Please remember to include a full bibliography citation for the documentary at the end of your paper and to use footnotes wherever appropriate.  Video link to The War of 1812. Dirs. Diane Garey and Lawrence Hott. Florentine Films. 2011.