Category: History

  • “Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s: The Power of Peaceful Protest and the Iconic ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech”

    I am doing a Chicago style annotated bibliography about Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s his I have a dream speech and peaceful protest

  • “The Impact of Male-Midwives and the Debate on Female Modesty in 18th Century England: An Analysis of John Blunt’s ‘Man-Midwifery Dissected’ (1793)”

    This is the gobbet that needs to be annualised , I have attached below it how to anyalise a gobbet, use the language used and all the points I have attached. 
    d. At first men were confined to their proper sphere, they were seldom called in but on difficult occasions … they often happily terminated labours which women could not manage, especially after the forceps were made public, in the year 1733. …. This instrument reached England, where a wide field was opened for its clandestine use, owing to the artifices of male-midwives, who contrived (by the assistance of nurses, whom they did not fail to reward) to make husbands believe, that it was more indecent for them to be present at the delivery of their wives, than strange men to assist thereat … Moreover, as it is now become quite proper (through the sanction of custom) for women to be unnecessarily handled by gentlemen of the faculty instead of their own sex, I shall enquire how far it is consistent with female modesty, and with the good sense of husbands.
    John Blunt, Man-Midwifery Dissected (1793).
    HS3326: AN INTRODUCTION TO GOBBET ANALYSIS
    Given the emphasis placed on gobbet analysis in this module, it is important that you develop an organised method for approaching extracts like those you will meet in the gobbet assessment and in the exam. 
    It is essential you cover as much material as possible in gobbet analysis. For every text or image, the following areas need to be considered:
    – Source: Who wrote or created the source that this gobbet is taken from? What type of source is it (e.g. a letter, diary, court case, satire, didactic literature or type of artwork)? Why was this source written and/or who was it aimed at or viewed as the intended audience? This often provides a good brief introduction to the discussion of a gobbet.
    – Historical Context: Remember that no gobbet can be treated in isolation. Every extract is part of a larger text, and that text in turn needs to be considered in the light of other sources of similar type and on the same or related themes. The ability to make such interconnections is a crucial skill, which becomes easier with time and breadth of knowledge. So, keep reading! Consider:
    a) Briefly examine the background to and production of this text/image
    b) How typical or unusual is this example of a particular type of source?
    c) explain how the type of source material shapes how itcan be used by historians
    – Textual Analysis: The longest section. What does the gobbet tell us – about the period, about the author, about social conventions, understandings of e.g. gender, emotions, behaviour, law, or about anything? Every word of a gobbet can offer grounds for comment.
    Pay close attention to language in texts  – choice of words, tone, use of metaphors, any comparative influences or contrasts. 
    For images, consider their shape, size and colour of the constituent parts, including (potentially), background, location, meaning of symbols and any text included, or form/style/genre of the artwork.
    – Significance: Why is this gobbet important? Evaluate its significance and indicate something of its impact or influence at the time of production. This can often make a good one- or two-line conclusion.

  • Exploring the Role of the Church in the Middle Ages Introduction: The Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval period, spanned from the 5th to the 15th century and was a time of significant religious, social, and cultural

    Objective:
    To explore and analyze a specific period, event, or influential figure in the history of the church, demonstrating an understanding of its impact on religious, social, and cultural developments.
    Requirements:
    Topic Selection:
    Choose a specific topic within the history of the church. This could include, but is not limited to:
    The early Christian church and its development
    The role of the church in the Middle Ages
    The Reformation and its consequences
    Key figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, or Calvin
    The relationship between the church and state over different periods
    Modern developments in the church post-Vatican II
    Get approval for your topic from the instructor by [specific date].
    Research:
    Utilize at least 5-7 academic sources, including books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and reputable online resources.
    Ensure sources are properly cited in your paper, adhering to a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
    Outline:
    Submit a detailed outline of your paper, including the thesis statement, major points, and sub-points.
    Include a preliminary bibliography with your outline.
    Due date for outline: [specific date].
    Paper Structure:
    Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, course name, instructor’s name, and date of submission.
    Introduction: Present your thesis statement and an overview of what the paper will cover.
    Body: Divide the body into clear sections with headings. Each section should cover a specific aspect of your topic. Use evidence and analysis to support your points.
    Conclusion: Summarize your findings and restate the significance of your topic in the history of the church.
    References/Bibliography: List all sources used in your research.
    Length:

  • Title: “The Evolution of Democracy in America: From 1776 to the Civil War”

    Write an essay (300-500 words) in which you answer the following question: how did the concept of democracy in America evolve from the nation’s inception in 1776 to the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865?
    I will provide the prompt and the sources. Only need Part III. added multiple sources, will neeed to pick 2 for the assignment.

    Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, 1865

    Black Philadelphians Defend their Voting Rights, 1838

    Declaration of Independence, 1776

  • “The Dark Legacy of Assimilation: The Negative Impact of Australia’s Policies on the Aboriginal Community (1930-1950)”

    How did the idea in Australia negatively affect the lives of the Aboriginal community during periods of 1930 to 1950

  • Title: The Complexities of Slavery in African Societies: A Comparison to the Atlantic Slave Trade

    One of long-standing justifications for the Slave Trade has been that slavery existed in       Africa prior to the Atlantic Slave Trade and that it was Africans who helped to initiate and  sustain the Slave Trade by selling other Africans into slavery. The error of this argument is   that it overlooks the type of slavery that as practiced in ancient societies of the Old World of Africa and the Mediterranean was more like a system of patronage or vassalage. In        societies like those of Medieval Africa a slave was often someone who had been captured in battle or someone who was unable to pay an outstanding debt. There they would be       incorporated into their captor’s or benefactor’s household as punishment, sometimes for a limited amount of time and sometimes for life. However, over time they were accepted   as members in the new societies were free to work, marry, and become productive            citizens of their new societies. Unlike the system of slavery in the New World, these slaves   were valued for their skills, crafts, and intelligence rather than being seen as mere chattel whose only value was their potential labor power. Write short answers, [3-5 sentences] for each of the questions below. Each answer is worth 20 points toward a maximum score of   100 points. A well-written short answer should identify significant themes addressed in      each lesson. 
    How was slavery in African societies different from the types of chattel slavery       practiced on American plantations?
    What types of European manufactured goods were typically exchanged for            enslaved Africans during the era of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
    How were political and economic relations in pre-colonial Africa affected by          participation in the Atlantic Slave Trade? 
    Why were Africans preferred over Europeans and Native Americans as slave            laborers in the New World?
    What are some of the elements of African cultures that have survived in African    American, Latino, and Caribbean cultures?
    Only use the attached regardings to answer the questions, please cite where you got your       answers from. Thank you!

  • “Voices from the Trenches: A Journal of the Battle of Verdun”

    Based on a combination of course materials (readings, films, websites) and your own outside research, you will develop a journal that documents a historical event from the perspectives of the people involved. You are free to pick the event you cover, but it must be during the time periods discussed in class. Your journal must include the following:
    – 3 to 5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced
    – At least three different journal entries from the perspective of a person involved in the historic event. This can be a fictional person you make up or a real historic individual.
    – Illustrate an understanding of the event and how it affected those involved. Be sure to mention specifics about the event and use your research to identify details about the environment, conditions, opinions, and feelings of those involved. The people represented within the journal can be made up, but be sure to make them as historically accurate as possible.
    – At least 3 scholarly sources on a works cited page in MLA format. You may use your textbooks, or any of the websites used during the course, but may not use Wikipedia as a source. You do not have to use in-text citations. Here is a sample from a previous semester that is an excellent example of what this assignment should consist of.
    History103 Journal Sample.pdf Download History103 Journal Sample.pdf   

  • “The Humanistic Shift: Exploring the Transition in Greek Art and Architecture during the Archaic and Early Classical Periods”

    This paper requires a bibliography with a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources to back your argument. These sources must be scholarly (peer-reviewed), humanities-focused, secondary sources. This includes books, monographs, chapters from edited anthologies, and articles from peer-reviewed humanities journals (such as the kind you would find on JSTOR). In other words, you should avoid sources like wikipedia, newspaper or magazine articles, or non-peer reviewed internet pages and blogs. You’re more than welcome to cite whatever helps you make your argument, including the examination of primary sources (i.e., artist’s statements, historical documents, etc.), but to meet the minimum threshold for the bibliography requirement, you must have a minimum of two scholarly (peer-reviewed), humanities-focused, secondary sources.
    Topic: The Archaic and Early Classical periods witnessed a gradual transition toward a more humanistic ideology in the Greek world. What is humanism, and how does the art and architecture of the time show the transition to it? Provide specific examples.

  • “Revamping a Research Paper: Strengthening Content, Organization, and Academic Language”

    I have this research paper that I need due before the period tomorrow. It’s been written out, and its my first one therefore Im struggling and the teacher provided feedbacks to which I need to rewrite the WHOLE thing. To earn the points that I’ve lost I need to fix the things he point out. Basically this isn’t a research paper, he says. I need to have citations in correct format because I don’t cite my facts. I need to provide facts and not opinion statement and cite off that. I need citations in paper on work cited page (so on…) and my introduction and topic sentence and everything else like transition is not smooth. it’s not organized in other words. I also need more academic language, and strong depth of content. I also cannot tie back to today and must stay in historical time period of my research paper. He also points out some of these don’t make sense and some are irrelavent in this paper. I also need specific facts and keep tying it back to claim. He wants me to prove and have paragraphs to support my topic. Must elaborate. “THis is not a research paper. Back your claim up with specific facts. more academic langauge and stay in the time period.” Do you think you can help me rewrite? I feel like half of these pages are uneeded because they’re just put there for the sake of it. I will share you my rough draft where I’ve named every part out for you to know easier and see if you can work based on that.