Category: History – American history

 he American Revolution not only impacted the British colonies in North America, but also throughout the world. Describe a revolution that is occurring today and compare it to the American Revolution. Be sure to include the roots of the current revolution and its impact worldwide.    In 8-10 Sentences

 Topic: In this paper you are to analyze the process by which Conley learned the dynamics of race and class through social institutions such as family and school. What are the social practices and discourses associated with those institutions that framed race and class identity for Conley? How did these institutional processes and the cultural…

Overview:  How many times have you watched a Hollywood film that started off with based on actual events or based on similar events? Have you ever wondered how accurate that statement is? Historians do. More often than not, production companies create historical films with little or no attention to historical accuracy just to sell tickets.…

  I. After watching the two video-clips featuring Florynce Kennedy and Shirley Chisholm, respond to the following questions: In your view, what are the most impressive aspects of their lives and activism?   What would their political agendas look like today?  Describe possible economic, feminist, and anti-racist items when imagining how they would battle social…

  WRITING ASSIGNMENT 4A: Completing the Revolution In some ways, the Civil War completed the American Revolution. The ideals boldly proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, that “all men are created equal”, were now being somewhat realized. The reality was that at the end of Reconstruction the United States was still, in fact, an “unfinished…

Based on your reading in the webtext, select and respond to one of the following thesis statements. Your response should be two to three paragraphs long and should include your position on the issue. Cite at least three specific pieces of historical evidence. In the long run, busing helped Boston because it desegregated the school…

  Students must write a research paper–using both primary and secondary sources–that answers the following question: In American historiography, Marxist historians consider the Cold War an attempt by the U.S. to establish economic hegemony, while Revisionist historians blame individual personalities, namely Stalin and Truman. Might there be some other explanation for explaining the Cold War? Do…

   Social Justice Issues in American History Part 1: Research Paper Purpose: The purpose of this portion of the project is for students to complete a research project which combines historical research about a social justice issue in American history with knowledge of its current ramifications.  Knowledge: Students will learn about the historical basis of…

 please write a 3 page paper in which you respond to the following questions: Was the Louisiana Purchase popular with everyone in the US at the time it was made?  Explain. Use evidence from the textbook and your research to support your answer. In your opinion, has the Louisiana Purchase been a success for the…