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What goals were the Imperialists trying to achieve and why did it ultimately become the path forward for the United States?

D2H American Imperialism was a hot topic debate in the United States by the turn of the 20th century. Imperialism was seen in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and even the hot topic of the election of 1900. What goals were the Imperialists trying to achieve and why did it ultimately become the path […]

Discuss and analyze one of the primary sources that we read at the Municipal Assistance Corporation archives in Newman Library on Wednesday 3/1.

Fiscal Crisis through the MAC Archive For your final research paper, you will read secondary sources (academic books and articles) to help you understand the historical context of your research question. Then, you will read primary sources (sources created at the time that you are studying) to answer your research question and offer a (small) […]

Briefly describe 9/12 and the reaction it got from the American government and the American people. Then analyse the Patriot Act it’s direct ambitions and how it aimed to provide security post 9/11.

Assignment: The Patriot Act and it’s consequences Part 1: Briefly describe 9/12 and the reaction it got from the American government and the American people. Then analyse the Patriot Act it’s direct ambitions and how it aimed to provide security post 9/11. Talk about how it actually had many cons in the long run such […]

Was it a ‘historical accident’ that the first industrial revolution started in Great Britain, or was it inevitable?

Assignment Essay to write about: Was it a ‘historical accident’ that the first industrial revolution started in Great Britain, or was it inevitable? You can argue one way or the other, or a bit of both, but support your answers with specific arguments and references to historical structures or events.

Discuss two examples of god-like qualities that are attributed to Rama. At what points in the story does Rama become especially forgetful of the fact that he is a god? How does that forgetfulness influence his behavior?

The Ramayana Questions 1) The Ramayana presents Rama as a god who temporarily takes the form of a human being. As the story unfolds, how does Rama come across as god-like–in other words, superhuman? Discuss two examples of god-like qualities that are attributed to Rama. At what points in the story does Rama become especially […]

During the Scope of this Class (1877-present), was the United States Government More of a Protector and Promoter of Freedom or an Abuser of Freedom?

United States and Freedom During the Scope of this Class (1877-present), was the United States Government More of a Protector and Promoter of Freedom or an Abuser of Freedom? Writing a basic argument paper and the proper citing of five or more sources will be stressed. The essay will be about 5 pages in length, […]

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