Category: History

How do Frantz Fanon’s arguments in Wretched of the Earth reveal why colonized people sometimes believe that violence (and revolution) is necessary to overthrow a colonial oppressor and achieve national liberation? In answering this question, consider: 1) the ways in which Fanon was influenced by Marxism; 2) the racism and violence of colonialism itself; 3) Fanon’s writings about violence in Wretched of the Earth (“On Violence” and the case studies).
In answering this question, you must include quotes from the following primary sources:
At least two direct quotes from Karl Marx’s The Communist Manifesto 
At least two direct quotes from Alexandra Kollontai’s Love of Worker Bees
At least one direct quote from Joseph Conrad’s novel, Heart of Darkness
At least two direct quotes from Fanon’s chapter, “On Violence,” from Wretched of the Earth
At least one direct quote from the case studies at the end of Wretched of the Earth
At least one example from the film, The Battle of Algiers
Essay Requirements (a rubric will be used to assess the following)
·  Format
o   The essay should be typed, 6-8 pages, 12-point font.
o   Proper organization: the essay should include one introductory paragraph with a thesis that is underlined, body paragraphs that contain evidence, and a concluding paragraph.
·  Argumentation
o   A thesis that is argumentative not descriptive.[1] It should directly answer the essay question in one-two sentences.
o   Evidence that is used throughout the essay that supports the thesis.
·  Evidence
o   Use evidence that is accurate and relevant to your thesis. This is one of the most important aspects of your paper. Note that your paper should be more heavily weighted towards discussing ideas from Unit 3 than Units 1 and 2 (see the number of direct quotes that are required from each source).
o   The paper question asks you to grapple with an array of evidence from different sources that we have examined throughout the semester. The paper must use at least seven direct quotes from at least four different sources.
o   Use footnotes to cite your sources using Chicago style (Turabian)[2] and introduce and analyze the quotes that you use as evidence (see example in the footnote for this sentence).[3]

For this assignment, you will write a two to three- full page paper analyzing a social or political
event from Reconstruction to the present day. Anything we covered in this class is appropriate.
Students, you may want to identify someone person or groups from events or a time that you will
want to talk about. You have the freedom to choose any event or period covered in class and
explore it in depth, incorporating additional research from scholarly sources. Remember to use
the TSU Library online database and other sources. Limit history.com etc. Your paper should
include an analysis of the chosen event, connecting it to broader historical patterns and
contemporary issues. You must submit your paper with a minimum of three sources cited in
Chicago style

Please answer THREE of the following questions in essay form. They should be about two pages typed minimum for each question. Make sure you answer each of the questions you have chosen fulling, using examples from the texts, Creating Black Americans and Major Problems in African American History. 1. Discuss the change in African American society created by the Great Migration. How did black people’s lives change socially, politically, economically and artistically (including the Harlem Renaissance)? Explain the difference between life in the North and the South for African Americans and the difficulties each group faced. What did each group do to improve their situation? 2. During the 20th century, two of the major strains of civil rights for African Americans included black separatism (Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, Black Panther Party) and racial integration (WEB DuBois, NAACP, Martin Luther King Jr., SCLC, SNCC). Describe these two strains, including the major arguments for each. Which do you feel has been more successful? Were both ideas necessary in order to accomplish the goal of equal rights for African Americans? 3. How have African Americans used art, music and literature to express themselves in the 20th and 21st centuries? Using examples from our texts what periods have spawned the most artistic creativity? Why? What periods do not seem to be as represented by artistic movements and why? Does art and music inspire political action or reflect it? 4. Throughout the semester, we have discussed the change in gender roles for African Americans from slavery to the present time. Using examples from the 1900 to the present, discuss how gender roles adapted and changed through the Great Migration, the civil rights movement, the black power movement and the hip-hop generation. What women have been influential and why? How have roles changed for black women, including in the workplace, artistically and their higher rates of college attendance in recent years? Due on May 9, 2024 11:59 PM

The final project is an opportunity for you to showcase the different methods of teaching social studies content to children in grades 1-6. Using the various methods you learned in this course, you will design a mini-unit of study that contains four lessons on a specific unit for a particular grade you select. Your mini-unit must have the following:
An introduction page that sets us up for the mini-unit. Like the Historical Context piece, this introduction piece lays the mini-units groundwork. It provides some historical insights into the content and discusses why students need to know this information (minimum of one page). You will create four lessons that go sequentially using the lesson plan template. For each lesson, you will apply a different pedagogical method. Select four of the six examples:
Visual inquiry based learning
Problem based learning
Using artifacts Project based learning Research using primary sources
Socratic Seminar During the project presentations on May 14, 2024, you will present to the class using a PowerPoint, Google Slide, or Canva presentation, walking us through the different elements of one of your four lessons. Additionally, you will answer the following questions:
How does this lesson allow for student collaboration and engagement?
How is the teacher assessing students during this lesson?
What are some anticipated challenges the teacher will face during this lesson? Your final project drafts are due on Blackboard by 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2024. You will receive feedback and the next steps before submitting your final project and presentation on Blackboard by 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024

I need to compose a 2500-word essay based on the following prompt:  “Compare two empires from different time periods or geographies and argue for how they used architecture to assert power.”
I need to incorporate two readings provided as the foundation for my discussion on 1) the Roman Empire and 2) the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, I must include references from eight more sources for a total of ten cited works.
This research paper must be exceptionally well-written since the professor is known for rigorous grading standards. Take your time to ensure its quality. The deadline is next week.

Please answer one of the following questions in essay format. Your answers will need to be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt Font, with 1 inch margins. In addition, you will need to cite from the lecture, your textbook, and readings using footnotes in Turabian style, consult http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.htmLinks to an external site. for more assistance). Ideally, the entire part of your exam should be 4-6 pages. The Textbook is Give Me Liberty An American History Since 1865, Seventh Brief Edition, Authors: Eric Foner, Kathleen DuVal, Lisa McGirr
Discuss the United States’ views towards the Cold War. What started the war? What made both the Soviet Union and United States fear war? In domestic politics, how did the United States view communists and suspected subversion? What was American foreign policy during this time? Did the Cold War ever go “hot”? When, and what happened? Trace your answer from 1945 to a least 1975.
­­­Discuss the Civil Rights Movement, from the end of the Second World War through at least 1968. What were the critical events? Discuss the events of the era, the successes and failures of the movement, and to what extent the government aided in the era. By 1968, what had changed? In addition, what do the 1965 Alabama Literacy Test and the 1957 film Crisis in Levittown tell us about racial issues of American society in both the North and South during the Era?
Discuss the war in Vietnam, approx. 1965-1973. How did American involvement begin? How did it end? Examine the American conduct in the war, and how it shaped American society. Be as specific as possible in detailing our role in the war. When did the war turn? What was the ultimate result of the conflict?

assignment is to write a “critical” book review (NOTE: Critical does not mean, necessarily, negative.  What is meant by a “critical” book review is that, in addition to summarizing the book, you will also identify the author’s thesis in the book, and evaluate the success of the author in arguing that thesis.)  
Each review should be a MINIMUM of 1200 words and a MAXIMUM of 2400 words in length, typed, and double-spaced (papers below the minimum cannot earn an A on the assignment, and papers far below the minimum will have their grade on the assignment capped at what portion of the minimum length requirement is met.  For example, a paper that is only 600 words long will receive a maximum score of 50.  Anything beyond the maximum length requirement will not be read and will not be included in your score.)  
Use a standard 10- or 12-point font, and use 1” margins.  The book review should be carefully written, thoroughly proofed, and represent your best effort.  
Students will review the book of their choice from the list of accepted titles owned by the Ron E. Lewis Library at Lamar State College-Orange.  
Suggested paper organization  
Thesis:  Identify the thesis or theses of the book.  NOTE:  The thesis refers to the author’s argument, and generally goes beyond the topic or subject matter.  What point is the author trying to make?  Demonstrate that you understand the author’s purpose in writing the book.  (This portion of the paper should be 100-300 words in length.  If you wish to think of this assignment in terms of a traditional essay, think of this as the introduction.)
Synopsis:  Present a brief overview/summary of the book.  Discuss the methods, sources, strengths and weaknesses of the book.  Did the author propose new approaches, use any major new documents, propose new interpretations, challenge existing interpretations, rehash old information in new ways?   (This portion of the paper could theoretically be anywhere between 600 and 2200 words in length, depending on the length of the other sections; realistically, you should aim for the middle of this range.  If you wish to think of this assignment in terms of a traditional essay, think of this as the body.)  This portion of the paper should consist of several paragraphs, not just one big paragraph.
Evaluation:  Did the author accomplish what he/she set out to do?  Was the thesis adequately supported?  Was the evidence powerful enough?  Of what value or use is the book?  Did you enjoy or like the book?  Give your judgment of the book:  interesting, boring, provocative, significant, or whatever, and explain how or why you came to that conclusion.  If you did not like the book, say so, and support your opinion with solid evidence.  (This portion of the paper should be 100-300 words in length.  If you wish to think of this assignment in terms of a traditional essay, think of this as the conclusion.)
Note: Do not put these formal section headers into your paper.  Instead, make the entire paper flow like an essay.  

Compare and contrast how Rabbi Elḥanan Wasserman and Rabbi Yitsḥak Nissenboym applied the concept of the “birth pangs of the Messiah” (and “footsteps of the Messiah”) to the Nazi era? Summarize R. Wasserman’s main argument in “Footsteps of the Messiah” and R. Nissenboym’s argument in “Doro shel Mashiaḥ” (Generation of the Messiah).  What key, opposing roles does Zionism have in each of these pieces?  Explain the ideological context behind how each of these rabbinic thinkers arrived at such radically different conclusions regarding Zionism?  Do you find that any of the arguments of these rabbis are applicable to what is happening today?

What Should I Be Doing?
Select a theme for your exhibition
Find ten works of art that work well with your theme and that come from at least five different artistic movements we have studied (for instance, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and so forth)
Write and post your exhibition 
2. Research:
– Research your theme.
– Select and research the works of art you will be using.
3. Assignment – Final Project (40 points): 
I would like you to create a virtual art exhibition on a theme of your choice.
Select ten works of art that not only work well with your theme but that are also from at least five different stylistic movements that we have learned about thus far.
You will to write an introduction (explain your theme) and conclusion as well as a paragraph for each of the works of art in your exhibition explaining how it ties in with your theme.
You may be as creative as you wish in terms of the presentation of your final work.

How have Inman’s views on secession, slavery, and war changed by the time he finds himself in the military hospital? What has he come to believe of both sides, the Federals and the Confederates, their leaders, and their motivations for fighting? Is he being overly cynical?