Category: History : History
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European history is often conceived of in terms of renaissances and revolutions.
European history is often conceived of in terms of renaissances and revolutions. Identify what are commonly thought of as revolutions and renaissances in two different periods of European history (as defined above). What characterizes these renaissances and revolutions? Are they, in fact, renaissances and revolutions? Why or why not?
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What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emph
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?
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What books and/or other readings would you use when developing lectures and disc
What books and/or other readings would you use when developing lectures and discussions? What books and/or other sources would you have the class read? Defend and explain these choices.
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For decades now, US History survey classes have been divided by the Civil War w
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.
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begin with a concise thesis as a direct answer to the question, analyze the main
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…
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How and why have certain Americans tended to view themselves and their nation as
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?
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What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emph
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?
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Federalism is a form of government that combines individual states and an overar
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?
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What role does federalism play in a democratic society such as the United States
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?
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Assignment and evaluation * A paper on the Methods of the Gospels (30%): Due 9/2
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:…