D1H Assignment After the Civil War, westward expansion was a key component to the growth of the United States. How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States? Include material from this week’s reading to support your argument. McGerr, Michael, et al. Of the People: […]
After watching the documentary provided, share your thoughts and analysis on the some of the main key thematics or problematics in relation to: the legacies of manifest destiny, colonization, colonialism and imperialism.
Documentary:Explain The good and the ugly effects of globalization The Good and the Ugly Effects of Globalization | A World on the Brink After watching the documentary, share your thoughts and analysis on the some of the main key thematics or problematics in relation to: the legacies of manifest destiny, colonization, colonialism and imperialism; and […]
What were the major challenges to nation-building in the Americas in the nineteenth century? Use specific examples of at least two nations in your answer.
ASSIGNMENT Select six questions from this list for you to choose from on the exam. You will answer four of the questions from the six questions you selected during the exam time. Requirements: Each one of your answers should be at least two paragraphs, with about 4-6 sentences for each paragraph, and about 150-250 words […]
Describe Mount Everest’s “Death Zone” and why it is such a dangerous place on Earth. How do you think the physical strain influences mental capabilities?
MOVIE REVIEW 1) What mantra did O’Brady keep repeating to himself as he pushed through his intense mountain climb? 2) What type of injury occurred to him while on a trip to Thailand? Was the injury minimal or significant? 3) O’Brady’s mother arrived into the hospital room a few days later. Did her presence inspire […]
What was “Manifest Destiny”? How did the policies of James K. Polk, 1845- 1849, realize the dreams of American expansionists in those years?
ASSIGNMENT What was “Manifest Destiny”? How did the policies of James K. Polk, 1845- 1849, realize the dreams of American expansionists in those years? What were the consequences of the Mexican-American War? Discuss the sectional crisis of 1850. What were the elements of the compromise reached by the north and the south that year?
Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list.
Discussion: Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War of 1846 For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following historical events: The Lewis and Clark Expedition The Missouri Compromise Independence of Texas Mexican War of 1846-1848 The California Gold Rush Then, address the following for your selections: Which of your two selections do you consider […]
Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800-1848?
For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following historical events: The Lewis and Clark Expedition The Missouri Compromise Independence of Texas Mexican War of 1846-1848 The California Gold Rush Then, address the following for your selections: Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800-1848? Explain why. […]
If you had to teach a U.S. History class for one week, what topic would you choose and why? What level would you teach (elementary, middle, high, or college)?
U.S. 161 History Final Exam Five Point IDs: Answer six. Charles Grandison Finney Manifest Destiny Republican Motherhood Election of 1824 The Four Whig Presidents Beecher’s Bibles The Virginia Dynasty Civil Disobedience The Missouri Compromise Popular Sovereignty Marbury vs. Madison Republican Motherhood Ten-Point Essays: Answer two The Election of 1860 (who ran, etc.) The Concept of Balance […]
Did Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion unite or divide the United States in the early 1800s?
To what extent did Manifest Destiny unite or divide the U.S?] Attached to this handout is a set of documents related to the following question: Did Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion unite or divide the United States in the early 1800s? Pick 9 of the 12 documents provided and complete the chart below. Introduction to […]