PROMPT How and why did the U.S. become involved in Vietnam? What mistakes were made there? What lessons came out of the experience? Did we forget these lessons in future conflicts? Write 16 different paragraphs about the prompt above Foner, Eric, Give Me Liberty!, Vol. 2, 6th ed., W.W. Norton: get EITHER the full edition […]
Work in groups using YouTube as your social media platform and create a 10-minute video about a part of Newark history and connect it to a contemporary issue.
Final Project AssignmentIn this class, we’ve discussed the history of Newark since its founding up to the present.Now, you’re going to engage in your own public history project to connect this history to contemporary issues. For this assignment, work in groups using YouTube as your social media platform. You will create a 10–minute video about […]
How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements of his administration? Did he admit to any shortcomings or failures?
Document Project THE DOCUMENT PROJECT requires the following documents relating to the first presidential administration of Grover Cleveland [1885-1889]. This period is critical in understanding the history of the United States: a slice in the history of industrialization and the costs pf “creative destruction.” This period extended over the labor unrest of 1886. including the […]
Compare the two secondary sources on why the United States annexed the Philippines. Using primary sources, evaluate the arguments of the two secondary sources.
Debating the Annexation of the Philippines Historians use different analytical methods to make sense of the past. Some focus on social and economic issues, such as class conflict or who profits from a particular policy choice. Other historians focus more on culture to understand how ideas, values, and beliefs have shaped the actions of historical […]
Based on the article “Race and Identity” and the information provided in the textbook, assess the significance of racial identity in World War II.
Race and Identity Based on the article “Race and Identity” and the information provided in the textbook, assess the significance of racial identity in World War II. Race and Identity: The Culture of Combat in the Pacific WarAuthor(s): Craig M. Cameron
What did the Franco regime do with the republican women that were pregnant and what happened to their babies after they were born?
ASSIGNMENT Answer the following question by watching this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxVth7qRgI ) 1 What are some of the concepts that Franco and other tyrants have adopted from the Dictator’s Playbook? 2 How did the “Army of Africa” assist Franco in his push for power? Where did they come from? 3 What is meant by Franco.s […]
Analyze the changes brought by the Civil War on northern and southern societies and economies.
Civil War on Northern and Southern Societies Your essay should be well organized, argued, and supported with specific examples from our textbook. Write at least five paragraphs, an introduction including an argument explaining how you will answer the question and support your points, the body of the essay with specific examples that support your argument […]
Select one of the listed countries, prepare a brief on that country, decide if you think America should have trade with that country, and then research the current American position to see if it aligns with your recommendation.
ASSIGNMENT In this assignment, select one of the listed countries, prepare a brief on that country, decide if you think America should have trade with that country, and then research the current American position to see if it aligns with your recommendation. Europe: Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Finland, Sweden Eastern Europe: Kazakstan, Ukraine, […]
Watch this video on the Supreme Court case U.S. Term Limits, Inc. vs. Thornton. Consider both sides of the argument. Explain what evidence was effective for supporting congressional term limits?
U.S. Presidents Term Limits Complete the Task Research Read about congressional term limits in the textbook (Chapter 2, page 61 and Chapter 11, page 414). Watch this video on the Supreme Court case U.S. Term Limits, Inc. vs. Thornton: Can Congress Have Term Limits? | U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton Read the following article […]
Read Sources A and B. Then compare and contrast the reasons for imperialism given in Sources A and B.
ASSIGNMENT 19. Nichols AS Level History SIS 2022 Source D Take up the White Man’s burden–Send forth the best ye breed–Go bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To wait in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild–Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child. This is a verse from a famous poem, […]