Discipline: History

To what extent did the opening of Japan to Western influences in 1853 influence their politics over the following decades?To what extent did the opening of Japan to Western influences in 1853 influence their politics over the following decades?

The assignment needs to look at 3 main sources, which need to be real historical sources (papers, messages, recounts) which are then used as an aid to answer the main question. – The main idea of the essay is to look at either the change or continuity of the aspects of the political sphere of […]

whether indigenous Americans thought Europeans were gods or supernatural beings at their first encounter. You must write a response that takes a clear position on the question – yes or no (not both or neither)whether indigenous Americans thought Europeans were gods or supernatural beings at their first encounter. You must write a response that takes a clear position on the question – yes or no (not both or neither)

This 2-3page (max 750 word) paper asks that you consider different interpretive frameworks for understanding primary sources. When we examine primary sources describing first encounters between indigenous groups and Europeans, we must read not only across the expanse of time, but also across culture. Many of your assigned sources, for example, were written by Europeans […]

Martin Luther’s theology reshapes society and church-state relations. Who benefits more: ordinary people or the elite? Use Luther’s text to support your claim. Does he promote equality or uphold hierarchy? Defend your thesis with strong textual evidence.Martin Luther’s theology reshapes society and church-state relations. Who benefits more: ordinary people or the elite? Use Luther’s text to support your claim. Does he promote equality or uphold hierarchy? Defend your thesis with strong textual evidence.

This assignment is graded very harshly so please be as detailed as possible avoiding all personal bias and focusing purely on the prompt. The topic is in the PDF in case you do not see it here in the file please inform me and I will email it to you. The reading is in the […]

DISCUSSION BOARD | Section 3 | Alexander the Great’s Final Speech DISCUSSION BOARD | Section 3 | Alexander the Great’s Final SpeechDISCUSSION BOARD | Section 3 | Alexander the Great’s Final Speech DISCUSSION BOARD | Section 3 | Alexander the Great’s Final Speech

Consider all the following points as you compose your post: Rhetoric: Examine Alexander’s choice of words, the structure of his speech, and his use of rhetorical devices such as metaphors, repetition, and rhetorical questions. How did these elements enhance the impact of his message? Emotional Appeal: Analyze how Alexander appealed to the emotions of his […]

Interpretation of “MONTESQUIEU ON THE CAUSES OF ROMAN GREATNESS AND THEIR DECLINE” (Chapters 1-3 and 8) & “The Spirit of Laws” Book XI, Ch. 16-18Interpretation of “MONTESQUIEU ON THE CAUSES OF ROMAN GREATNESS AND THEIR DECLINE” (Chapters 1-3 and 8) & “The Spirit of Laws” Book XI, Ch. 16-18

I need a 6 page text interpretation of the texts ” “Montesquieu on the Causes of Roman Greatness and their Decline” (chapters 1-3, and 8) & Montesquieu ́s “The Spirit of Laws” Book XI, Ch. 16-18 (on checks & balances in Ancient Rome).There is no special requirement; it might be good to know that this […]

Can you come up with an example of how the legacy of Herakles or other canonical Greek Heroes manifests in contemporary culture?Can you come up with an example of how the legacy of Herakles or other canonical Greek Heroes manifests in contemporary culture?

Share your findings in a post, preferably with a picture and/or a link, and a 250-word discussion. Your example could be an explicit representation of the Greek hero (Disney’s Hercules, for example, or a modern sculpture representing Herakles himself), or a figure/concept that is based on the idea that Herakles represents (the übermensch archetype – […]

How did violence against Jews escalate in the 1930s into the 1940s?  How were Jews dehumanized in society and in the concentration camps and why did the nazis go to such lengths to dehumanize the Jews?  How did some Nazis try to justify their actions?How did violence against Jews escalate in the 1930s into the 1940s?  How were Jews dehumanized in society and in the concentration camps and why did the nazis go to such lengths to dehumanize the Jews?  How did some Nazis try to justify their actions?

How did violence against Jews escalate in the 1930s into the 1940s? How were Jews dehumanized in society and in the concentration camps and why did the people that follow hitler go to such lengths to dehumanize the Jews? How did some people that follow Adolf Hitler try to justify their actions? Resources to be […]

The Significance Of The Storming Of Bastille Politically, Socially and Symbolically For The French RevolutionThe Significance Of The Storming Of Bastille Politically, Socially and Symbolically For The French Revolution

All submissions must be accompanied by research notes and appropriate citations in either MLA, APA, Chicago Style. Rationale: Over the course of this term, students have traced major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students have explored social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of […]

Transnational Advocacy for Armenian Genocide Recognition: A Comparison of French and US Diaspora AdvocacyTransnational Advocacy for Armenian Genocide Recognition: A Comparison of French and US Diaspora Advocacy

Hello there, please find attached the requirements for my paper and my paper idea. I wanted to focus on Armenian diaspora’s advocacy for genocide recongtion. As my course is about transnational history in Europe , I was thinking of using the Armenian French and the Armenian American diaspora and comparing their approaches. The important thing […]

How have recent critical approaches helped to give rise to a new understanding and appreciation of the global dimension of art and visual culture in the period from 1600 to 1800?How have recent critical approaches helped to give rise to a new understanding and appreciation of the global dimension of art and visual culture in the period from 1600 to 1800?

How have recent critical approaches helped to give rise to a new understanding and appreciation of the global dimension of art and visual culture in the period from 1600 to 1800? Answer with close reference to the following text under the heading ‘Critical approaches’ in Section 3 of the Reader. David Porter, ‘A wanton chase […]