Theme for Final Essay In  its  present  form,  the  Chinese  Peoples  Republic  is  a  massive  communist  state   transforming  the  world.    During  the  semester  we  have  considered  the  unfolding  of China’s  modern  revolution  in  historical  context.    Using  class  and  reading  materials present  your  analysis  and  understanding  of  the  growth  and  success  of  the  Chinese Communist  Party.    As  time  allows,  write  on  the  reconstruction  of  China  under […]

We have spent considerable time discussing Elman Service’s Band, Tribe, Chiefdom, and State hierarchy. In the process, we examine how various institutions may change as societies become larger and more complex. I want you to choose 1 (one) Native American culture from the United States to examine.  This can be either a pre-historic or historic Native American society. Prepare a 1-2 page (double spaced) write-up […]

Prompt: All early civilizations regardless of the continent attempted to explain how the Earth and mankind were formed. Within this essay, select two non-Western (not from European origin) civilizations from your studies and discover their creation story. In your writing, provide a summary of each civilizations creation story, and locate specific artwork examples (including identifying data, such as titles or source references) to include throughout your essay. […]

Write a 3 to 5-page paper in which you address the following thoroughly. Cite specifics from research wherever possible to support your paper: Examine the history of the Philippine Navy. Identify and summarize the current countries allied and train with the Philippines Navy. Identify and summarize Phillipine’s current naval capability. Use at least Four quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar types […]

“The discovery of America, and that of the passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest events recorded in the history of [human] kind”—Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations, 1776. Think about why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially concerning the discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across the Atlantic […]

One thread running through our conversations during the first half of this course is development of American political thought. Construct a 2-3 page essay that traces the core principles of American political thought – freedom, equality, opportunity, etc.  The best responses will being their essays in the pre-Revolutionary period (the establishment of Jamestown, the development of the New England colonies, etc.) and end with the […]

New Deal programs provided relief to millions of Americans suffering from the Great Depression. Inspired by Roosevelt’s more inclusive message of relief during deep economic crisis, African Americans supported him en masse leading to a shift in their vote from the “Party of Lincoln” to the New Deal Coalition during the 1936 election. Using your textbook and at least five of the primary sources below  (or […]

The discovery of America and that of the passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two (2) greatest events recorded in the history of [human] kind” – Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations,1776. Think about why he and many other notables supported this statement, especially concerning the discovery of America. What was so important about this New World across […]

QUIZ 11- The late 1960s and 1970s. REQUIRED READINGS American YAWP Chapter 28 PRIMARY SOURCES: Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (1968) Statement by John Kerry of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (1971) Jimmy Carter, “Crisis of Confidence” (1979) (You can also watch this speech on YouTube if you want) Gloria Steinem on Equal Rights for Women (1970) QUIZ 11 (Short Essay Format) […]

Topic: Cherokee Removal – The “trail of tears”- this needs to deal with the removal in a balanced way, exploring some leadership conflicts among the Cherokee themselves, and slavery as practiced by the Cherokee needs mentioning. Grade Rubric: In your research paper I will be looking for a cohesive, well organized, thoughtful essay dealing with some key aspects of your topic. The essay needs to follow the […]