Category: American history

You can choose any topic from the instructions (they are in the suggestions that the professor gave us). All the instructions and the sample layout provided by the professor are attached. 

Write a short paper/essay about tennesse history.( Main details like when was founded stste flower, bird ec and capital.)

Slide 1 – Explaining the purpose of the briefing,
and what will be gained from the briefing
Slide 2 – Overview of
. Main Point 1
. Main Point 2
Slide 3 – Describe the research and history of Main Point 1
Slide 4 – describe the research and history of main point 2
Slide 5- Summary of Maint Point 1&2

https://digital.lib.niu.edu/illinois/gildedage/populism

16. Capital and Labor

The essay will focus on Turner’s article, “Understanding the Populists.”
Turner’s article is found in the course module.  As Turner explains, for decades historians have debated the significance of the Populist Movement.  When historians write books/articles they are usually in response to other historians’ books/articles.  Historians either argue against each other, add to the cumulative knowledge of the “conventional wisdom” surrounding the historical topic, or on rare occasions offer breakthrough, novel interpretations.  Turner reviews the different scholarly perspectives on Populism. Your task is to effectively transmit the contents of the Turner article, but also indicate a clear understanding of Turner’s argument and speak to the pieces of historical evidence that Tuner raises to prove his argument.  
Here are some ideas/questions that should help you complete the assignment:
Identify the author, title, and year of publication.  Remember the Turner article is your focus.
Situate the topic in its historical context, based on what you know from the textbook and other sources in this class.  Take some time to illustrate your understanding of populism. 
Identify and summarize the author’s thesis in YOUR OWN WORDS.  Demonstrate your ability to read and comprehend a published article and effectively summarizing the main idea(s) of the author in a concise summary.  This is the main point of the assignment.  State and explain the author’s supporting ideas and evidence.  Explain the underlying meaning or goal of the article, not simply the superficial details. 
To be sure, your paper should address the following items:
Illustrate an understanding of Populism in American political history.
Transmit Turner’s argument.
In the final section of the paper, use your understanding of the topic to identify one Populist measure that you would have supported (explain why) and one Populist measure that you would have opposed (explain why). Populist reforms are outlined in the Omaha Platform listed above.
The entire paper should be 3-4 pages.  
Resources:
These resources can be incorporated into your essay to meet the reference/source requirement for the assignment.
Turner’s article, “Understanding the Populists,” and Brinkley’s review of Hofstadter, “Richard Hofstadter’s The Age of Reform: A Reconsideration,” are the main readings for the assignment.  
Secondary Sources:
-The American Yawp offers a section on Populism in Chapter 16.  This should help with context.  
-Northern Illinois University offers a solid introduction article, have a look.
https://digital.lib.niu.edu/illinois/gildedage/populismLinks to an external site.
-And PBS has an interactive site on Populism:
https://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/us-history-collection/era/populism-and-progressivism-18901918/Links to an external site.
-As a primer to Turner, read Brinkley’s review of Hofstatder’s Age of Reform.  This will help you better understand the broader literature surrounding turn-of-the-century reform movements.  Brinkley’s review is posted to the course module.  You must incorporate Brinkley’s review into your discussion of Turner’s article.  
Primary Sources: 
“Mattie Oblinger Describes Life on a Nebraska Range,” Johnson, Reading the American Past, Document 17-3.
“Mary Elizabeth Lease Reports on Women in the Farmers’ Alliance,” Johnson, Reading the American Past, Document 20-1.
“The Omaha Platform of the People’s Party,” (1892), found in the Primary Source section in the American Yawp, Chapter 16.
“Dispatch from a Mississippi Colored Farmers’ Alliance (1889), found in the Primary Source section in the American Yawp, Chapter 16.
Writing Standards
The essay will be 3-4 pages long.  Make sure you fulfill items 1-3 above.
Standard margins.
12 point times new roman font.
In-text parenthetical citations.  For example: (Johnson, 25).
The essay needs to reference/cite the Turner and Brinkley articles.  The essay also needs to reference at least two of the sources from the module 2.  So, the essay must reference four sources. 
All essays need to be submitted to turn-it-in, through canvas.  I will not grade the essay if it’s not submitted to turn-it-in.
Proofread the essay.  If I can’t understand the writing, the grade will be penalized. 
The rubric is posted on the course portal.
Every essay needs a formal works cited page.  Remember to cite each individual source.  MLA format for works cited page.

What were some unique features of Egyptian society when compared to other ancient civilizations such as those in Mesopotamia, or the rest of Africa? Why are these conditions unique to ancient Egypt? (Cite your text in the body of your essay and list your used sources, two required. (Your textbook and module sources are acceptable). No title page or abstract required. (min 500 words)

Choose a person, an event, a social movement, or an idea that we studied in HIST-121 that you believe had the most significant impact on the development of the United States, today. Make an argument for your topic’s importance. Contextualize: who or what is your topic? Why was your topic important to Americans in its time of prevalence? In what ways do conditions that exist in the nation today reflect the lasting influence of this person, event, social movement, or idea? How does your chosen topic impact Americans, today? How do you believe your topic will continue to impact the nation going forward, over the next fifty years? Please directly quote at least two primary sources assigned within this semester, as well as the textbook/Class Guide, to support your answer.
What I will be looking for:
A thesis statement.
This should answer ALL parts of the final essay prompt in 1-3 sentences. BE SPECIFIC! This should be an argument–do not be afraid to take a stance.
Underline your thesis statement!!!!!
Your thesis statement should appear at the end of your first paragraph, and no where else!
Here is an example thesis statement: “This specific event (name of the event, person, movement, or idea) was crucial for Americans, today, as it transformed the social (or political or economic) stance of the nation, evident in example a, example b, and example c.” BE SPECIFIC!
Three direct quotes to support your argument.
Quotes need to come from at least two different primary sources, as well as at least one quote from the textbook or class guide.
DO NOT CONSULT OUTSIDE SOURCES UNLESS APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
Explicitly answer all questions listed in the prompt above. 
In what ways do conditions that exist in the nation today reflect the lasting influence of this person, event, social movement, or idea?
How does your chosen topic impact Americans, today?
How will your topic continue to impact the nation?
Be clear – start your sentences throughout your body paragraphs with “(My topic) impacts Americans in 2024, evident in…”
Be specific and thorough!
Organization and presentation.
A clear beginning, middle, and end. Clear connections between ideas. Use transitions. Context and analysis around quotes. 
Your body paragraphs relate back and prove your thesis statement.
I strongly recommend following the “Suggested Essay Organization,” listed below. 
Double-spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font, with a header and title – not “Final Essay”!
3-5 pages.
Some type of citations – just be consistent and accurate.
Proofread your essay – preferably out loud – to spot small errors in grammar and spelling.
Remember – you can 100% use one of the ideas/quotes you talked about in your Discussion #11 (as well as any quotes you get in the replies from your classmates) if you want to!
Suggested Essay Organization – (do it this way)
Paragraph 1:
A strong introduction – a few sentences that offer a taste of background information that contextualizes who or what your essay is about.
A thesis statement – a strong, provable, specific argument that takes a stance and directly answers one or more questions listed in the final essay prompt. Your thesis statement should appear at the end of your first paragraph, and no where else! Underline your thesis statement.
Paragraph 2:
Background information – who or what is your topic? How, and under what circumstances, did this individual, movement, idea, system, etc, come to serve the American people? Why is your topic important? Describe and introduce your topic thoroughly – to someone who is not a member of our class. Always connect back to your thesis statement – prove yourself!
A quote from 1 source assigned within the semester – either the textbook or one of your chosen primary sources – that supports what you are describing. Plus, analysis in your own words.
Paragraph 3:
Answer – In what ways do conditions that exist in the nation today reflect the lasting influence of this person, event, social movement, or idea? Explain the cause and effect of your chosen topic. Be specific! 
A quote from a second source assigned within the semester – either the textbook or another primary source – that supports what you are describing. Plus, analysis in your own words.
Paragraph 4: 
Answer – How does your chosen topic impact Americans in 2024? Be specific! Are all Americans impacted? Certain regions of the country? A certain gender? Will your topic impact Americans going forward? 
Another quote from one of your chosen assigned sources – either the textbook or a primary source (3 sources total) – that supports what you are describing. Plus, analysis in your own words.
Paragraph 5:
Conclude – Reiterate your main argument, recap your evidence, and conclude your essay. 
NOTED: 2 CITATIONS FROM PRIMARY SOURCES ATTACHED AND ATLEAST ONE FROM THE BOOK.
I ALREADY STARTED YOU CAN CONTINUE IT OR CAN CHANGE SOME OF IT

Select 1 Local ballot measures detailed in the San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlet for March 5, 2024 (access link to PDF above)
In the analysis you are expected to critically explain the pros and cons of each ballot measure you have selected.
This cost-benefit analysis should include your close examination and explanation on of all political, economic and social, and cultural aspects that may have both a positive and/or negative impact on individuals and/or community. 
Your analysis should also clearly explain your rationale; reasoning that clearly defines why or why you do not support the respective ballot measures you have selected.
Papers should include preemptive counter arguments from the base case from the opposing argument/side/point of view.
https://voterguide.sfelections.org/files/2024-01/March%205%2C%202024%20Voter%20Information%20Pamphlet%20English.pdf

Parameters:
1. Cover-page in Chicago Manual of Style.
2. Footnotes and a bibliography in Chicago Style.
3. 6 pages in length: cover page and the bibliography do not count towards the page count.
4. double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman.
5. Each paragraph must be three sentences in length.
6. 15 total sources, at least 3 of them must be books, and at least seven of the sources must be primary sources. Do not cite reference websites like history.com, britannica.com, wikipedia.com etc.
7. The submitted document must be a Microsoft Word document (no pdfs or google docs accepted). If you submit a non-Word document, you will receive a 20 point reduction.

The two of the group research projects presented would be:
1. Immigration:  Plyler v. Doe (1982)
2. LGBTQ+ : Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)
Read the file below and you should understand. 

Sources 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/tudors/renaissance_europe_01.shtml