By the second half of the nineteenth century, Latin American countries were able to focus on projects of nation building after liberal governments regain political power. Once national governments secured political stability, they concentrate in modernizing endeavors employing the resources their booming economies provided. It is in this historical context, that both Argentina and Peru received an increasing number of immigrants from the Old World. […]

Our readings for this week by Partha Chatterjee and Nicholas Dirks examine the economic and ideological foundations of British colonial India and how they changed over time from the vantage points of two important “events”. But their analyses of the myth of “Black Hole of Calcutta” and the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, respectively, also raise bigger questions regarding the complex relationship between history, myth, […]

For this assignment, you will choose your topic and the six (or more) related events and developments that span the years 1865 to the present. You will then find one scholarly source related to each event or development plus two additional scholarly sources for a total of 8 scholarly sources in addition to your textbook. At least four of your scholarly sources must come from […]

Reflect: The Great Depression and World War II represented tumultuous years for Americans. From the widespread and appalling poverty of the Great Depression to the horror and excitement of World War II, consider the ways that Americans were forced to work together for the good of each other and the nation. Think about how the experiences of these years, both the good and the bad, […]

 Please write a 1750+ word paper tracing how the Old Testament figure of David is represented in Renaissance art. Begin your paper with a brief overview of the story of David, his symbolic connection to Florence in the Renaissance, and then compare the bronze figure of David by Donatello, with the later bronze David by Andrea del Verrocchio, and finally, conclude your discussion with the […]

A) Discuss some examples of how the nobility dominated European society. Contrast this traditional role with the changes brought about by the agricultural revolution, and the industrial revolution and urban growth. In your post, be sure to mention at least two changes prompted by the agricultural revolution that are mentioned in the video, “What Was the Agricultural Revolution?” Your answer should be two to three […]

Writing Prompt for Essay 1 For this assignment, students should write a 2-page paper examining the women’s suffrage debate. There is no need to consult any sources other than those documents and your textbook. This is a five-paragraph essay, please do not write more or less than the five paragraphs/2 pages required. Points will be taken off if the paper does not conform to the […]

Step 1: Watch – “Harvest of Empire” online Step 2: Read – “The Empire and the People” and “War is the Health of the State,” from A People’s History Step 3: Watch – “American Empire?” online Step 4: Complete the Discussion Board Discussion Prompt: The Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War is something very few Americans know anything about. And yet it is an incredibly important turning point in […]

This being our first assignment, it will be relatively straight forward and more descriptive than argumentative in nature. Having read “The Clash of Civilizations” what you will need to do for this essay is to summarize the article. First, you will need to locate and describe Huntington’s main thesis clearly. You will then need to locate and describe all of Huntington’s sub-arguments which are used […]

You are either an Egyptian priest or priestess of Bastet, a member of the Egyptian Royal Family, a scribe in charge of grain supplies, or a farmer in Ancient Egypt.  You are writing a letter to the Vizier, the highest ranking officer in the Egyptian government, explaining how the cat, the last domesticated animal in Western culture, is a central feature of your life.  Include […]