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    African American studies

    How did Enlightenment ideology affect African Americans and the institution of slavery? (I've answered the question and explained some of the background information, trying to make it easy to understand. My explanation is about 5 paragraphs long, and I've also included some links that may be helpful.)

    German Nazi's and the Jewish Nation

    Why did the Germans and Nazi's view the Jew as such an extreme danger for German nation? Why was the idea of race so important to the Nazis?

    The history of German highways dated back to 1913, when Germans built the first motorway. The German freeways are known as the autobahn. When Italy opened up its express highways, Germany built its "car only roads" between Düsseldorf and Opladen. In 1932 they created another link of road between Cologne and Bonn. Adolf Hitler during 1930s, understood the importance of highways and started a program called Reischsautobahnen, which had connected north-south and east-west of Germany. The first Reischsautobahnen was opened in 1935 between Frankfurt and Darmstadt. Hitler thought that it would increase the employment opportunities and help rapid military movements. By the end of the World War II, German freeway or autobahn had a total area of 2100 kilometers. After the World War II, the German highways or autobahns continued to expand and by 1990 it covered an area of 8800 km. After the German unification, the conditions of the East German roads were pathetic. It remained in a condition as it was in 1945. The precarious conditions of East German autobahns forced the German government to start a program on war footing to improve the autobahns. The vast network of autobahn created finest roads and made Germany the industrial hub of modern Europe. The highways of Germany changed the life of German people. It enabled the Germans to travel fast without speed limits. Autobahns became a part of the German culture, since it had long history. It is passing along the beautiful landscapes with wide range of amenities. Gas stations and cafeterias have enriched the cultural life of people. Above all, it has provided access to various beautiful tourist destinations. The fall of the Berlin wall unified both the country and families. All the states of the communist bloc in Eastern Europe became independent. It was the clear sign of the end of the cold war The iron curtain had fallen apart and it marked the collapse of once mighty Soviet Union. In the long run, it resulted in the unification of Europe or European Union (EU)

    The German freeways are known as autobahn. The history of German autobahn dated back to 1913, when Germans built the first motorway. The 19 km road was built on an experimental basis. During that period, Italy also began to build express highways. When Italy opened up its express highways, Germany built its "car only roads"

    Booker T. Washington

    How did Booker T Washington's teachings and education , help shape the African people to become a more secure and independent races? What events early on Booker T Washington's help shape him as a leader and as a person?

    Slavery: Middle Passage

    The condition of the African slaves during the middle passage was horrible. Men suffered greatly than women, as they were chained together shoulder to shoulder. The slaves were given food once or twice a day. Women were given freedom of movement because they were less in threat compared to men. They were allowed to go out of

    Adolf Hitler's Death

    A brief description (less than 300 words) of the final days and death of Adolf Hitler addressing the conflicting accounts many people have heard about what actually happened at the end of the German Chancellor's life.

    The Crusades & its Implications

    I need help to complete a Powerpoint presentation on how history and its methods can be used to approach a specific contemporary problem such as war. I do not have the Powerpoint program on the computer, and I cannot afford it at this time. I do not need any extravagant pictures, but I need 2 slides w/6 bullet points per slide a

    Holocaust

    Explain the wartime context of the Holocaust, and describe the nature of Nazism.

    African Americans after the emancipation

    I have started this project, but I need more information on what transpired to African Americans after the emancipation and describe what obstacles they encountered.

    Wester Civilization

    Discuss World War I, its causes, major events, turning point, and peace settlement. What impact did the war and its aftermath have on politics and culture? Describe conditions in the Great Depression, focusing on the countries that suffered most and least. What impact did economic failure have on the era s politics? Discu

    Night by Elie Weisel is explicated.

    Discuss Elie Weisel's struggles as a teenager when he and his family were taken from their home in 1944 to the Auschwitz concentration camp.

    Causes of WW1

    What forces were leading to war during the uneasy peace between 1871 and 1914? What were fundamental causes of World War I? Do you think that the war could have been avoided? Explain.

    Overview of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939

    The Hitler-Stalin Pact is also known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, since the Soviet Foreign Minister of the time was Molotov, and the German Foreign Minister assigned for the negotiations was Von Ribbentrop. It was signed in Moscow August 23-24, 1939 and was, on paper, an agreement between German and Russia to renounce war

    Soviet Dominance in Eastern Europe

    Identify and explain the sources of disillusionment with Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe after WWII. Please include any references you my have.

    Cold War precursors are noted.

    Describe the conditions that led to the Cold War. Identify two components that affected integration and unity in Europe. Please include any references you my have.

    Underlying reasons why World War I broke out

    I need help identifying the Great Powers who went to war in 1914. Explain at least three causes of World War 1, and can you include Weimar German and fascism in Italy in your response.

    Sub problems are featured.

    Question: What is the relationship between the mortality rate of African Americans and accessible quality healthcare? Thank you

    History - African Elements in African American English

    Please see the attachment. Explain the attached articles and note the main points in each one. 1. Africanisms in African American Names in the United States, is by Joseph E. Holloway. 2. African Elements in African American English, is by Asante.

    African History

    1-Highlight and explain one example for each of the following terms:cultural interaction, integration, assimilation; with illustrations from the material covered in chapter 1 reading. 2-West African experience: what are the three most significant factors that impacted the west african experience in the slave trade and coming