Read We Shall Overcome 1. What was the “Journey of Reconciliation”? Explain the causes that brought about the “Journey of Reconciliation”; it’s objective and outcomes. 2. What were the series of events that led to lead to the “Montgomery Bus Boycott”? What brought an end to the boycott? 3. What was the Freedom Summer of […]
Writing Assignment Ch. 26 – HIST 1302 LO:Identify the major policies of the Nixon administration on social and economic issues. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. PAPER TOPIC: In a 2-3 page double-spaced document, analyze the major policies of the Nixon administration on social and economic issues. 2. Readings for this paper: Read Chapter 26, with special attention to […]
Black codes in Mississippi Description Describe the black codes in the American South. Address how these codes defined race during Reconstruction. Do you think these codes showcased equality? If not, how do the codes in Mississippi reinforce ideas about slavery. Use the document to back all of your claims.
Description Week 1 Discussion: The First Total War Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook: Chapter 2, 4 • Lesson • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post Instructions World War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result […]
Assignment: Case Study – Imperialism and Genocide Description Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook: Chapter 2, 4 • Lesson • Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) See additional required resources within the option instructions. Instructions: Imperialism The exploitation of colonial resources and indigenous labor was one […]
Description Respond To the Prompt ; “”The last century has seen a proliferation of different schools of historical inquiry, each with its own methodologies and concerns. Compare and contrast at least three of these modes of historical inquiry, addressing questions such as: What makes each of them distinct? Why did they arise when they did? […]
The following is an exercise in historical role play. The siege of Vicksburg lasted for forty days, ending on July 4, 1863. You will assume the role of either a Confederate soldier in John Pemberton’s Army of Mississippi defending Vicksburg, or a Union soldier in Ulysses Grant’s Army of the Tennessee assaulting the city. Describe, […]
Description The assignment is a critical and in-depth review essay that compares a book from the suggested reading list titled: No Mercy Here: Gender, Punishment, and the Making of Jim Crow Modernity by Sarah Haley to the three course readings which are titled: 1) Out of House of Bondage -Introduction, Ch.6-7, by Thavolia Glymph; 2) […]
Description Compare and contrast American and French Revolutions. Compare and contrast two of the following revolutions by assessing their nature, impact, and importance on the modern world: American (1775-1783) French (1789-1799) Mexican (1910-1920) Cuban (1956-1959) In what specific ways were they similar? How were they different? How influential were these revolutions on world history? What […]
Description View the BBC Documentary “Islam and Science” Part 2, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUGBp_mKrkI Then write a 2-page response to the film that answers the following questions: 1) Discuss the major scientific accomplishments of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni and Ibn al-Haytham that are illustrated in the documentary “Islam and Science.” 2) How did the rise of chemistry […]
