When the Europeans arrived in America they found a land populated by numerous different peoples. In this activity you will learn more about these Native peoples and how historians research and study them today.  Because few of them had writing, much of the research is based on what they left behind in the form of material culture, as well as documents written by the Europeans. […]

In Week 4 you began this step in the research scaffold process, which extends the examination begun in the Literature Review and continued in the Diversity Perspectives paper. Through the Ethical Perspectives Paper (Scaffold Step #5) you analyze and synthesize the research relating to ethical issues affecting individuals and communities. You identify examples of actions, practices, and policies affecting the vulnerable and disenfranchised groups addressed […]

Please write a 500 to 750 word essay on a NJ issue (something we have argued about in NJ i.e. quitrents in the 1700’s, toll roads in the 1800’s, immigration in the 1900’s and property taxes in the 2000’s) which have made an important contribution in our society.. My sample examples are just that. You can select an issue that you deem to be historically […]

  In a paper of 1000-1200 words (4+ double-spaced pages), . In your explication, pay particular attention to two of these literary elements: 1. Word choice, Word order, Tone 4. Images 2. Figures of Speech 5. Symbols, Allegory, Irony 3. Patterns of Sound, Patterns of Rhythm 6. Poetic Form (These elements have been discussed in individual chapters of your textbook.) Evaluation Criteria: Your paper should: […]

1. Other than Gettysburg or Vicksburg, make an argument for the single event you deem the most significant to the legacy of the American Civil War on reforms that are present in today’s American Society, and explain your choice. You may choose from political, military, economic, or social impact. Your choice should include setting, timeline, major figures, catalysts, outcomes, and statistics (if a battle). More […]

The long essay would be a traditional essay that typically five paragraphs long. The first paragraph should introduce the topic and state the student’s position / answer to the question. It should contain between three-five (3-5) complete sentences, including the thesis statement for the essay. The second, third, and fourth paragraphs are the body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should contain between three-five (3-5) sentences, including […]

Civil Liberties v. Civil Rights: Create a PowerPoint slide show explaining what Civil Liberties and Civil Rights are. Your slide show should consist of 10-14 slides (not including a title slide and reference slide which you must have) and should include, but not be limited to:  Definition of civil liberties and discuss how these rights are protected on a federal and state level  […]

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that […]

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that […]

What are some of the major hallmarks of Ancient Egyptian Civilization? How do scholars organize Egyptian history and what are the characteristics of these periods? In the event you want address a different topic, how about this: Even though ancient Israel was a small kingdom; it’s influence on subsequent western civillization was enormous. What is the historical significance,in your opinion, of Ancient Hebrew Monotheism? *Please […]