Category: History : History

 For decades now, US History survey classes have been divided by the Civil War with the first half covering up to 1865 and the second half covering 1865 to the present.  Discuss why you think historians settled upon this demarcation and why it persists to this day.

How and why have certain Americans tended to view themselves and their nation as “exceptional”?  How has this notion shaped American culture, politics and economics?

begin with a concise thesis as a direct answer to the question, analyze the main ideas presented in the readings and cite specific supporting details from the reading (I mean that you need to bring in specific examples). Arturo Rosales, Testimonio: A Documentary History of the Mexican American Struggle for Civil Rights (This is our “textbook,” and it’s a primary source reader as well). Chapter…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is for you to practice “doing history” by researching Progressivism. Do not worry if after reading the documents you feel like you have an incomplete understanding of the topic. No set of sources that a historian uncovers is ever perfect or ever fully reveals what happened and why it matters. …

Assignment and evaluation * A paper on the Methods of the Gospels (30%): Due 9/21 (Sat). Write about methods of the Gospels, based on the book How to Read the Gospels (Kim, 2024). Pick ONE Gospel, choose important methods/perspectives in your view, describe them briefly, and explain why those methods are important to you. Length:…

Federalism is a form of government that combines individual states and an overarching national govenment. What role does federalism play in a democratic society such as the Unisted States? How does this relationship play out in U.S programs and services to people who are economically disadvantaged?

What role does federalism play in a democratic society such as the United States? How does this relationship play out in U.S programs and services to people who are economically disadvantaged?

What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emphasized or should emphasize?  How might these other turning points influence where new American history surveys begin and end? 

For your research project, you will need to choose a person that made a significant contribution during the time period we are studying. Person Chosen : Aristotle (384-322 BC) For this assignment, argue why they were important and should remain an important person to study. Present your person and explain why they are important to…

 Explain how Europeans have defined themselves in distinction from these internal “others” in two time periods (defined above). How has this process shaped European identity?