A. Reading assignments Please read in Rattawut Lapcharoensap’s book Sightseeing the stories “Farangs”, “Draft Day,” “Priscilla the Cambodian,” “At the Café Lovely” and “Don’t Let Me Die in This Place.” Rattawut Lapcharoensap is an award-winning Thai-American writer in his 40s whose stories are set in Thailand. In an interview (“Clint Eastwood, Summer Love, and Cockfighting,” AsianWeek, January 21, […]
Discipline: History
Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document.Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document.
Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document. Do you believe these ideals were operative when this document was written (why or why not)? Are they true today? Does the government bear the responsibility of carrying out the ideals that the founders envisioned, […]
he Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive societyhe Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive society
In a 750-1,000-word essay, address the following statement: “The Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive society.” In your essay, do two things: a) briefly identify and describe any three aspects of the original Constitution (this does NOT include any of the amendments) that you believe are flawed; and b) replace those three […]
Paper 1 HIS121/ What are the defining characteristics of the colonial period of North America?Paper 1 HIS121/ What are the defining characteristics of the colonial period of North America?
Be 4-6 pages in length Include a clearly stated thesis or central argument Cite course materials to support the central claim, using specific examples, evidence, and original analysis linking the two. Include both in-paper citations (as footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical citations) and a works cited page . Note that the works cited page does NOT […]
For this project you will research a topic from the Parks Canada historic designation list, which will be Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)For this project you will research a topic from the Parks Canada historic designation list, which will be Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)
PART 1: Research Paper Proposal Length: 650-820 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography For your research paper proposal, you need to introduce your research topic and analyze a scholarly secondary source and a primary source. • You need to number and write your answers in full sentence paragraphs. You also must include the headings I have […]
Son Jarocho, El Chuchumbé, y Fandango–Afro-Mexicano Musical Traditions of VeracruzSon Jarocho, El Chuchumbé, y Fandango–Afro-Mexicano Musical Traditions of Veracruz
Mexico is world renowned for its rich cultural diversity, but the Gulf Coastal state of Veracruz boasts an exceptionally complex and layered history that’s matched by few other regions in the country. Home to Mayan civilizations that began thousands of years ago and whose cultures continue to shape Veracruz today, the state’s colonial legacy is […]
History Post – Controversial Monuments and Memorials -Native Peoples Written AssignmentHistory Post – Controversial Monuments and Memorials -Native Peoples Written Assignment
Please answer the following questions: (Use examples from the course text and/or documentaries from Module 4) How important is listening to opposing views and seeking understanding when portraying history through monuments/memorials? (Provide an example of a positive and negative outcome) Should every viewpoint be given a platform? Why or why not? (provide an example of […]
HIS 2035 The Ancient Middle East Fall 2024 Reading response assignmentHIS 2035 The Ancient Middle East Fall 2024 Reading response assignment
HIS 2035 The Ancient Middle East Fall 2024 Reading response assignment Due: Thursday, September 30, 2024, BEFORE CLASS (via Brightspace) Instructions: This assignment requires you to read a particular article that will be posted on Moodle approximately two weeks in advance of the due date. You will need to “respond” to […]
The Colonies in Crisis Discussion: The Stamp Act – The Colonies in Crisis — PhiladelphiaThe Colonies in Crisis Discussion: The Stamp Act – The Colonies in Crisis — Philadelphia
The Colonies in Crisis Discussion: The Stamp Act – The Colonies in Crisis — Philadelphia Questions to Discuss: Are the taxes imposed by the Stamp Act fair? How would it affect your livelihood (the way you earn your money)? Should it be repealed? Remember that the Stamp Act required court documents, land deeds, mortgages, leases, […]
Race and Religion in the Trans-Atlantic: National Conference on Religion and RaceRace and Religion in the Trans-Atlantic: National Conference on Religion and Race
I am taking a class called Race and religion in the Transatlantic. I am an honors student and my professor, a Jesuit priest, wants me to do research for him to get the honors credit. He told me to do research for the National Conference on Religion and Race. the link is here: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/national-conference-religion-and-race He […]