Question 1: The 1400s marked a time of exploration and expansion for Europe. Identify and explain three developments that stimulated this age of exploration. Question 2: As farming became fundamental to ancient societies in Central America, it had a drastic impact on the population of these societies. Identify what you belie
Question 1: What is the American System of government? After defining it, identify and thoroughly describe its three main elements. Question 2: Family and religion were the two major elements of the slave community. Describe the function each played in the community, and determine if either or both weakened or strengthened t
Question 1: Describe and analyze the wartime experiences of and the effects on women, slaves, and natives. Question 1: A number of disagreements occurred at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. What were they and how were they resolved?
Question 1: Elaborate on either the Enlightenment or the Great Awakening. How did the movement impact the ideological development of the colonies? Question 2: Explain the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763. Was the proclamation effective? Why or why not? How did colonials, natives, and the British react to both the Procla
Question 1: Define the Mercantilist system and its effects on the colonies proir to 1760. Also explain the initial colonial reaction to this system
Why were they taken hostage? How did this event affect America politically and economically?
A short essay exploring the difference between the Southern and Northern states with an emphasis on slavery's contribution to the Southern economy.
This essay describes the 1947 activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee HUAC). Hollywood communism hunts This essay describes the 1947 activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee HUAC). http://www.moderntimes.com/palace/blacklist.htm. (My question is). Do you think it was a smart mov
What did the 1968 march at the Chicago Democratic Convention prove? Was there any good that came out of this situation for all of those involved, our country and the war in Vietnam? Did Arfrican Americans and other minorities achieved anything benefical from 1968?. During 1968 what did our county learn from everythin
Comparison and contrast on historiography as described by two authors: James M. McPherson on "Ordeal by Fire" and Alan T. Nolan on "Lee Considered: General Robert E. Lee and Civil War History" and/or other sources. Was General Lee described favorably/unfovarably?
Explore the following question: One commentator has called 1968 the Summer of Hate. During this year, the Tet offensive began in January, Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis in April, Robert Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles in June, and protestors and police clashed on television at the Democratic Convention in
â?¢What were the differences between the Democrats and the Whigs?
Japanese Internment When President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, he authorized the evacuation of Japanese-Americans from the West Coast. Visit the Camp Harmony Exhibit at http://www.lib.washington.edu/exhibits/harmony/exhibit/ to learn more about a typical internment camp. Why was this don
With the advent of the automobile and the culture of the 1920s. In what ways did the automobile change American culture? What made Ford succeed to a degree far beyond any other automobile manufacturer? Be sure to site your sources.
The results of the 1912 election prove that Americans were ready for change and reform across the board. Each candidate offered their own view on how changes should be implemented and which issues needed change, ultimately the voters showed they wanted an end to political corruption and to lessen the social division between clas
Holocaust Explore the following questions: Many people respond to the tragedy by asking how it could have happened. What do you think? Now read the section on the United States and the Holocaust. Why did the United States not make rescue a priority? Why didnâ??t American Jews put more pressure on the Roosevelt ad
***Eugene Debs espoused a view of labor equality and socialism. He argued for a transformation that would make 'the working class the ruling class'.*** That seemed to have been the position of Lenin, Stalin, and other Marxist leaders. If this seemed to have been the position of Lenin, Stalin, and other Marxist leaders Is t
Go to: http://www.firstworldwar.com/posters/usa.htm. This site offers dozens of propaganda images from World War I. Browse through these sets of posters. What messages did they send to the American people? What themes did they emphasize? What actions did they promote? Support your answers with specific examples and refer
Should the Consititution be amended to give voters the right to recall an officer in the legislative branch, executive branch, or judicial branch before the officer's term expires? Discuss good and bad outcomes if such an amendment were adopted
I need at least two significant cases related to three of the provisions of the First amendment are discussed. Why did each case need to be heard and interpreted by the Supreme Court? How does the Supreme Court's decsion in each case continue to affect the rights of American citizens today? Cite at least three sources to s
Describe the original intent of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights. Explain current views regarding provisions of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights. Considerations for the future of these provisions.
What are some examples of legislation advanced by political movements to secure the rights of disadvantaged groups? Discuss government regulation of personal practices and behaviors, including those that some members of society find inappropriate or wrong? Examples may include marijuana use, gun control, assisted suicide, por
Create a short multimedia project. Appropriate formats include a Word document, a PowerPoint® slideshow, a Portable Document File (PDF), or a Web page. Include at least two of the following media, which should be drawn from the Primary Source Investigator and outside sources: o Images from the period o Audio clips from t
When and where did segregation and disfranchisement exist in the United States? Can there be such a thing as separate yet equal conditions, as the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling proclaimed? Why did some people claim such conditions could coexist?
1. Apprehensions of Anti-federalists regarding the establishment of a strong Federal Government 2. Citizens even fear today of Federal government tyranny in several areas of their life
Was mercantilism mutually beneficial to the mother country and to the colonies? Under what circumstances might their interests diverge?
1. What were the reasons America's forefathers divided the government into the legislative, judicial, and presidential branches? How does this benefit the three branches? The idea that power can be abused if monopolized by one individual is not a new idea. Ancient history is replete with examples of absolute rulers who terr
Discuss the following: How was the conflict between supporters of a strong federal government and champions of states's rights characterized in the past as opposed to now? Please Identify specific issues to strengthen your discussion.
How has American government followed the path that the Framers would have prescribed? How has the government deviated?
I need some guidance for a paper on social welfare and poverty dating from the colonial period to the present. I have to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of social welfare and poverty.