Why is it significant that this document begins with a declaration by the “Thirteen United States” and not by the thirteen colonies? According to the preamble, why are the states writing this declaration?What does it mean to be “endowed with unalienable rights”? What examples of unalienable rights are listed in this passage?What does it mean for the government to become destructive, and why do the states […]

Your task is to write a letter to a friend and describe the greatness of the city. Imagine that you are a citizen of the Byzantine Empire living in Constantinople. Think of all the great things in the city that you would see and experience. Your letter must be at least two paragraphs long. It must be written in complete sentences that are free of grammatical errors. Be sure […]

Imagine that you are engaged in conversation with a friend or family member at gathering, like a picnic or a party. In 750-1000 words, explain to this other person a little bit about the book you read. Describe an idea, important character, or theme from the book in your own words, such that a person from outside our class could understand it, and offer a […]

Read Chapters 9 & 10 and the Monroe Doctrine. Once all reading is complete, respond to the following items:The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of American foreign policy over the next century; what was the occasion for Monroe’s articulation of this doctrine, and what were the circumstances motivating its adoption?What reasons were used by Monroe to justify this foreign policy pronouncement, and how […]

Read Chapters 9 & 10 and the Monroe Doctrine. Once all reading is complete, respond to the following items:The Monroe Doctrine became one of the crucial foundations of American foreign policy over the next century; what was the occasion for Monroe’s articulation of this doctrine, and what were the circumstances motivating its adoption?What reasons were used by Monroe to justify this foreign policy pronouncement, and how […]

Scenario for Assignments 1-3Assume that you are the curriculum designer for a school district. The school board has requested that several teams develop proposals for new curricula to meet newly established state standards. You and your team must develop the first proposal to provide as a pilot or model for the other teams. You have to first identify a specific curriculum area not currently used […]

Journal #1 InstructionsIn this course, you will complete a series of History Journal entries, which you will submit twice during the term. Refer to the Assignments and Course Schedule on Syllabus Page 2 for due dates.Journal #1In this first journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.For this activity, topics should address […]

Journal #2In this second journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 9 – 15 in the textbook.It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the […]

1.      “DaDa was more of a mindset or attitude than a single identifiable style” – please define this statement and use artists examples (no images from the book).5. Use the image of the Chrysler Building to describe Art Deco.6. Neue Sachlichkeit was a powerful form of art. Use Otto Dix’s Der Krieg and compare it to Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel. What are some of the similarities in […]

Final Essays:Choose two questions from the following list.  Please note that the essays must be in your own words.  If you use another person’s work, you must include citations. There will be no resubmissions for the Final.  Also, make sure that you answer all parts of the essay.  The essays are 15 points each.Each one must be one to two pages. 1.     The French Revolution moved […]