OVERVIEW In this assignment you will put the research and writing skills you have been developing to use. In this assignment, you will write a 3 – 5 page informative essay that analyzes the development and impact of one of the Ancient Wonders of the World. Imagine yourself as a tour guide taking us to this ancient wonder. Share your exciting, the history of the […]

Answer the following questions: 1.  What were the main differences between the Mesopotamian and Egyptian outlook or mentality?  What environmental, political, and religious factors contributed to these differences? 2.  From your perspective, how does the law code of Hammurabi relate to established principles of law in the Western world today?  How do you think the code would deal with current legal issues and problems? 3. […]

 How did Booker T. Washington think that blacks could improve their circumstances in the South? What did he ask them to give up, at least temporarily? Did Booker T. Washington’s ideas have merit then and what lessons if any might they contain for 21st century African Americans? According to DuBois, who were the “talented tenth”? • What responsibility did they have to the African-American race? […]

Overview Here, we will examine the different stages of sociocultural evolution and how archaeology contributes to our understanding of how prehistoric cultures organized themselves. Be sure to complete the readings for this module as preparation for your initial post. Instructions Initial Post Be sure to answer thoroughly and provide APA-style citations as needed. How would you approach a debate on multilineal versus unilineal theory to […]

Question 1: Discuss the United States’ entry into and role during WWII. Be sure to include key events, outcomes, and narratives. How did the United States’ power and influence throughout the world factor into their choice to enter the conflict and determine their actions during the conflict? Your response should be a minimum of 300 words. Question 2: Discuss the varied perspectives regarding the United […]

Overview The content discussion this week examines Reconstruction and the Gilded Age periods during US History and examines their consequences. Instructions Select one (only one!) topic from the below and write a response to the prompt by the initial post due date. Based on at least two primary sources and your readings (course readings or linked documents) on Reconstruction, which plan for Reconstruction – Lincoln’s, […]

Instructions Then consider why do you think people study history? (Don’t be trite here – it’s much more than “to learn from their mistakes”). Consider why you are required to study history to earn an AA or AS degree. Do you think the study of history helps you to be a better person or contribute to society? If so, how so? If not, why not? […]

Assignment 2: Final Project Part 3: Final Paper This week, you will submit your final research paper. Carefully review the guidelines for the paper-covered for the Week 3 Project. Your final paper must be 6-8 pages in length (body of the paper) plus the title page and reference page. Do not include graphics or images unless you put them in the end matter. Your paper […]

Open JSTOR. You can access JSTOR by going to the PCC Library home page, choosing ‘Databases A-Z’ under the Research heading, and scrolling down to and selecting the JSTOR database. Once you have opened JSTOR, you will want to do the following for each of your five articles. First, search for articles using appropriate search strings such as ‘First Crusade,’ ‘Riley-Smith, Jonathan,’ etc. Remember that […]

The final project for this course is the creation of an 8–10-page research paper that will incorporate both primary (historical) sources and secondary (scholarly) sources. The primary goal of History 301 is for students to learn more about the cultures of Japan, China, India, and Africa, while examining the ways in which those cultures interacted with the Western world. You will take a closer look […]