American History

Write about how both W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells sought to deal with a rising tide of racism and segregation after the end of Reconstruction. How were the two visions compatible, and yet different, in addressing problems facing African Americans, especially after Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) legalized segregation in the United States? Refer to Robert B. Elliott on Civil Rights (Reading 105), W.E.B. Du Bois’ “Your Country?” (Reading 117), and Wells’ “Crusade for Justice” (Reading 118).

  • Your response should be at least 750 words in length
  • Any resources (including textbooks) must be cited and referenced in adherence with APA documentation

American History

Module 5: United Nations 

Instructions:

Study the module resources and perform a search about the United Nations.

  1. What is the origin of the United Nations?
  2. Which are the functions of the United Nations?
  3. What is the importance of the United Nations in our contemporary world?
  4. What work do the United Nations currently do?
  5. Do you consider that it is necessary to have this kind of international organizations?

 

Remember to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question, and provide a different viewpoint.

 

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Module 6: Vietnam War 

Instructions:

Study the resources in the module and do a search on why Americans opposed the Vietnam War.

Answer the following questions:

  1. What were the causes of the war?
  2. What does the Domino Theory refer to?
  3. How did the conflict end?
  4. If you had lived at that time, you would have been for or against the war. Why?

Remember to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question and provide a different viewpoint.

 

 

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Study the module resources and participate in the discussion forum.

  1. Describe the economy of the United States during the 1920 decade.
  2. What happened the Black Tuesday?
  3. What were the consequences of the Great Depression in the society of the United States?
  4. Mention two measures President FD Roosevelt made to recover the economy.
  5. What do you consider that the government can do to prevent the events of the Great Depression from happening again in the United States?

Remember to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 pm on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of the discussion posts of your classmates by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question, and provide a different viewpoint.
  • Follow established netiquette Links to an external site .guidelines when participating in forums.

 

 

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Manifest Destiny

Instructions:

Study the module resources and read the article Manifest DestinyLinks to an external site.. Answer the following questions.

  1. Define the concept Manifest Destiny.
  2. What is the relationship between the Louisiana Purchase with the Manifest Destiny?
  3. How were the Texas and California territories acquired?
  4. What was the consequence of the Mexican American war in terms of territory?
  5. Do you agree with the principle of Manifest Destiny? Explain your answer.

Remember to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 pm on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of the discussion posts of your classmates by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question and provide a different viewpoint.

 

 

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  1. Popular Sovereignty: the people establish the government and are the source of their power
  2. Limited Government: the powers of the government are restricted to protect individual rights and are limited to the powers granted by the Constitution
  3. Separation of Powers: the power to govern is divided between the legislative, executive and judicial powers to avoid the concentration and abuse of power by a single branch.  In its most basic form:
    1. The legislative branch – Congress creates the law
    2. The executive branch – President approves the law
    3. The judicial branch – Supreme Court explain and interpret the law
  4. Checks and Balances: each branch of government has the authority to control or restrict some powers of the other 2 branches
  5. Judicial Review: the judiciary has the power to repeal laws and other government action as invalid under the Constitution
  6. Federalism: the rights of the states are protected by dividing the powers between the national government and the state government s – dual system of government

Think about the polarized nature of the American people since the election of Donald Trump. There are major political struggles occurring that strain against some of these principles. Which of them have you seen challenged or threatened in the past 10 years? Cite an example of an event or situation, and identify which principle was challenged, and how (or if!) the power of government worked to level things back to restore order.  Link to a news article about the situation, if you can find one.

Remember to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 pm on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of the discussion posts of your classmates by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least (number) academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question, and provide a different viewpoint.
  • Follow established netiquette Links to an external site .guidelines when participating in forums.

 

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Study the module resources and participate in the discussion forum.

Answer the following:

  1. Describe the lifestyle of the following native American tribes: Iroquois, Tlingit, Lakota, Muscogee, and Navajo.
  2. According to the testimony of Tara Houska in the video The Standing Rock Resistance and our Fight for Indigenous Rights Links to an external site.. The video is also in the Multimedia page in this module.
    • What are the conditions of life of the Native Americans today?
    • What are their claims and their challenges?
  1. What is your opinion about the Native Americans’ experience throughout history?

 

If you are new to Canvas, follow these directions Links to an external site. for participating in the discussion and to review the academic expectations for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 pm on Wednesday and react critically to at least two of the discussion posts of your classmates by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
  • Contribute a minimum of 250 words to the initial post. It should include at least 2 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
  • Respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday. Ask a question, provide a different viewpoint.

 

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  • Question One :Using material from assigned readings and quizzes, discuss the challenges and benefits Europeans and Africans found when they arrived and lived in the colonies.
  • Question Two: Using material from assigned readings and quizzes, summarize three (3) specific events that led to the revolutionary war and share your opinion why they are significant.
  • Although you do not need to locate new material, I would prefer that you write your responses fresh for the mid-term exam rather than just copy/paste material from the summary/opinion and reflection responses that have already been submitted.
  • You do not need to include “everything” that you have learned.  Instead, choose strong examples that illustrate a general trend.  Hearing your voice speak with confidence in the written responses will be more valuable than how many words you use.

 

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After reading Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech, discuss how it reflects his larger domestic and foreign policy vision. In your discussion, consider the following questions: What was symbolic about the location of his address at the Brandenburg Gate? Why did many consider his speech provocative? What did Reagan say about mistrust and the nuclear arms race?

American History

The Roanoke Venture and The Abandoned Colony

A. Summarize the main points in this section.

B. In your opinion, what do the two paintings by John White Watercolor of Indians Fishing and Portrait of an Algonquian Mother and Child tell us about the native people? (Include the titles of the paintings in your response).

The Consequences of Conquest

A. Summarize the main points in this section.

B. In your opinion, what were the short-term (death rate) and long-term consequences (religious disillusionment) of the introduction of European disease?