Discipline: History

How do the primary sources for this week reflect Renaissance humanists reverence for the classical world and how classical ideas or traditions can be applied to Renaissance society?How do the primary sources for this week reflect Renaissance humanists reverence for the classical world and how classical ideas or traditions can be applied to Renaissance society?

For this paper please ask three people (anyone is fine: a sibling, parent, friend, neighbor, etc.) the following question: “What do you think of when you hear the word Renaissance?” After you have interviewed three people, please write a 1-2 page double-spaced paper explaining your findings. Once the paper is done, please summarize your findings […]

In what ways were the roles of African American men significantly different from the roles of African American women before the civil warIn what ways were the roles of African American men significantly different from the roles of African American women before the civil war

WPA American Slave Narratives Assignment – Prompt and Guidelines In the 1930’s, different historians, folklorists, and others as a part of the Works Progress Administration, made a point to interview the aging population of black Americans who were alive before the Civil War and remembered slavery.  They collected more than 2,300 narratives and memoirs called […]

Assess what “the west” was like for Americans of various ethnic, social, and political backgrounds. What role did our fascination with the west play in American history, 1880-1920?Assess what “the west” was like for Americans of various ethnic, social, and political backgrounds. What role did our fascination with the west play in American history, 1880-1920?

“The West” was as much a mythical construct as it was a historical reality. Assess what “the west” was like for Americans of various ethnic, social, and political backgrounds.  What role did our fascination with the west play in American history, 1880-1920? use the book: An Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People

3 related key events or ideas that influenced the development of the United States3 related key events or ideas that influenced the development of the United States

Assignment Description First – Read the following Essential Instructions  To complete this exam be sure to: Use only your History Notebook (no textbook, no online resources). You can use Google Docs or some other word software to write out your essay, but you may not look up any additional information  Copy and paste your essay […]

The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross (Episode 3) Into the Fire 1861-1896 Video Reflection #3 – Assignment #5The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross (Episode 3) Into the Fire 1861-1896 Video Reflection #3 – Assignment #5

The African American Experience and the following three videos: 1964: The Fight for a Right, The Great Migration and the power of a single decision and South Central to South LA Lecture. Each student will write a one-page, single-spaced reflection for each video. This assignment should address your thoughts, ideas, and emotional responses to each […]

The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross (Episode 2) The Age of Slavery 1800 1860 – Video Reflection #2 – Assignment #3The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross (Episode 2) The Age of Slavery 1800 1860 – Video Reflection #2 – Assignment #3

The African American Experience and the following three videos: 1964: The Fight for a Right, The Great Migration and the power of a single decision and South Central to South LA Lecture. Each student will write a one-page, single-spaced reflection for each video. This assignment should address your thoughts, ideas, and emotional responses to each […]

South Central to South LA: Past, Present, and Future Video #6 Video Reflection #6 – Assignment #9South Central to South LA: Past, Present, and Future Video #6 Video Reflection #6 – Assignment #9

The African American Experience and the following three videos: 1964: The Fight for a Right, The Great Migration and the power of a single decision and South Central to South LA Lecture. Each student will write a one-page, single-spaced reflection for each video. This assignment should address your thoughts, ideas, and emotional responses to each […]

1964: The Fight for a Right | MPB – Video #5 Video Reflection #5 – Assignment #81964: The Fight for a Right | MPB – Video #5 Video Reflection #5 – Assignment #8

The African American Experience and the following three videos: 1964: The Fight for a Right, The Great Migration and the power of a single decision and South Central to South LA Lecture. Each student will write a one-page, single-spaced reflection for each video. This assignment should address your thoughts, ideas, and emotional responses to each […]

Women at the Crossroads: Spanish, French, and Native American Interactions in Colonial FloridaWomen at the Crossroads: Spanish, French, and Native American Interactions in Colonial Florida

For my Research Internship please read the following secondary readings. 1. Read the attached (10 page background) on women in Florida. 2. Then look at this website: https://wams.nyhistory.org/early-encounters/spanish-colonies/ It contains both secondary background and primary readings.  3. Read at least three of the readings on Spanish women (for example: the labor contract or the diary of a nun )   4. fill out the […]

The purpose of this group discussion is to think about the historical significance of early European navigation, exploration and expansion around the emerging Atlantic World.The purpose of this group discussion is to think about the historical significance of early European navigation, exploration and expansion around the emerging Atlantic World.

Step 1: First, review the above film entitled “What Started the Age of Exploration?” to answer the following question prompt concerning early European oceanic navigation and exploration.  “How does this video help you understand the motivation and daring European oceanic exploration during the 1400s and 1500s?”  Step 2: Answer the question in accordance with the following  […]