Category: History

PROMPT: In order to effectively analyze the assigned sources, you will need to be very familiar with both patterns and characteristics of Texas political culture as described by Daniel Elazar. Each of the sources can be related to aspects of traditionalistic-individualistic political culture, as well as patterns of the one-party state, provincialism, and business dominance. […]

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Analyze an historical debate over an issue from the second h…

September 13, 2024

Analyzing a Historical Debate For this assignment, you will analyze an historical debate over an issue from the second half of U.S. History. You will need to find at least two opposing perspectives on that issue in the primary sources that I have provided. This essay does NOT require outside research. The two primary sources […]

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Adaptation

September 13, 2024

For this first assignment, you are to read one of the papers below about a possible evolutionary adaptation and then answer the following questions pertaining to your paper. Number your answers. Which article did you read? Copy and paste the full citation of your paper for your answer #1. Explain how the attribute discussed in […]

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discussion/ reflection

September 12, 2024

First can you write a little discussion : The two most important issues at the Constitution were representation and power. Recently these are again at the forefront as we experienced what many historians call a constitutional crisis with the expansion of presidential power versus the power of Congress, and the failure or limits of constitutional […]

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History Question

September 12, 2024

Directions Study the attached primary documents relating to Alexander the Great. I’ve attached the Alexander the Great documents you’ll need to answer the document-based essay question below (Alexander…hero or villain?). The first paragraph of your essay should establish the CONTEXT (background info/buildup/historical developments before Alexander’s conquests) and finish with your THESIS position…Alexander, hero or villain, […]

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History Question

September 12, 2024

Thesis and Intro Paragraph 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Essay has a clear, concise, and insightful thesis that directly addresses the prompt and lays out a central claim. Introductory paragraph effectively introduces the thesis with relevant historical context. 4 to >3.0 pts Good Essay has a thesis that is clear, but may not adequately address […]

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Discussion 1

September 12, 2024

For your initial post (min: 300 words), please follow these steps: Select two historical figures or events discussed in the assigned chapters this week (i.e., from the History of Africa to 1500) that you believe demonstrate the significance of . Write a paragraph about each chosen figure or event, addressing the following questions: Who or […]

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Poverty and Inequality in the Gilded Age read and answer the…

September 9, 2024

The Gilded Age initiated a widespread debate about poverty and inequality and what should be done about them. Read the following two excerpts to explore three of the most popular arguments on the topic. Address each of the following THREE prompts with 1-2 paragraphs (at least 200 words per prompt). Your answer should have three […]

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Discussion board 2

September 8, 2024

Archaeology shows that the wheel was invented in Mesoamerica, but never fully integrated into Mesoamerican society. What were some of the cultural and geographical factors that slowed the wheel’s development in Mesoamerica that were not present in Eurasia? Your answer should be well thought out and include examples from course materials to support your discussion. […]

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Forum Discussion #1 (Albrecht Durer)

September 8, 2024

When Albrecht Drer died in 1528 at the age of 56, his fame was unparalleled for any artist from north of the Alps. A contemporary of Michelangelo, Drer espoused the traditions and techniques of Renaissance Italy (and had traveled there) while placing creative emphasis on printmaking and continuing the cultivation for the Northern tradition of […]