Discipline: History

How do Bush’s and Obama’s speeches compare in ideas, persuasive techniques, and tone? Why are they different considering the two audiences and purposes?How do Bush’s and Obama’s speeches compare in ideas, persuasive techniques, and tone? Why are they different considering the two audiences and purposes?

The speechs are  Bushs speech :Address to the Nation on Operations in Afghanistan ,On Oct 7,2001  Obams speech: Statement by President Obama On Afganistan ,On May 27,2014 Paragraph 1 – Introduction Hook – Briefly provide some background information on the speech you’re analyzing:–Who is the speaker?-Who is the audience?-When was the speech given?-What was the […]

To what extent did Chicanos’ demonstration of patriotic duty through military service during WWII benefit them socially and/or politically?To what extent did Chicanos’ demonstration of patriotic duty through military service during WWII benefit them socially and/or politically?

The instructions given were:  “Your reply should state a single thesis, and your explanation should be based on analysis and evidence. You must use, analyze, and cite specific examples from the readings to support your claims. You may approach each of the questions in any way you choose, but remember, this is not a summary, but a […]

1. The revolution in France in 1789 occurred as a consequence of social inequality, political instability and economic crises. What were the political conditions in France that made revolution likely? Discuss critically.1. The revolution in France in 1789 occurred as a consequence of social inequality, political instability and economic crises. What were the political conditions in France that made revolution likely? Discuss critically.

charge of France at the time? What role did Robespierre play in the Frech Revolution? What were social conditions in France that made revolution possible? How many Estates were in France? What privileges did the First and Second Estate have that the Thrid Estate did not have? What were the feudal dues that the Third […]

How is culture important to understanding terrorism or processing and operating with intelligenceHow is culture important to understanding terrorism or processing and operating with intelligence

How is culture important to a) understanding terrorism or b) processing and operating with intelligence (CHOOSE ONE to discuss). Provide an example from the presentations, provided in the files below, which illustrates your argument about the relationship between culture and terrorism/intelligence. Use brief parenthetical citations such as (Boko Haram presentation). You must have at least […]

“Charles Cotesworth Pinckney” of South Carolina (Focus your paper on his “political” career. Not the summary of his life“Charles Cotesworth Pinckney” of South Carolina (Focus your paper on his “political” career. Not the summary of his life

ESSAY TOPIC AND GUIDELINES: ALL Students will write an essay on the following topic: “Charles Cotesworth Pinckney” of South Carolina (Focus your paper on his “political” career. Do NOT write a “summary” of his life.) You This assignment will constitute 10% of your course grade. The essay will be due on Saturday of Week Eight. […]

Exploring Societal Hypocrisy: A Comparative Analysis of Aristophanes and Oscar WildeExploring Societal Hypocrisy: A Comparative Analysis of Aristophanes and Oscar Wilde

Double-spaced • Margins 1” • Times New Roman (or Garamond) 4-5 Pages:  Exploring Societal Hypocrisy: A Comparative Analysis of Aristophanes and Oscar Wilde Please use ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ and ‘The Frogs’ as references. Please compare and contrast their comedy styles, as well as their respective uses of societal hypocrisy. At least 2 secondary […]

Using the documents, evaluate the common motives and methods that anti-colonial leaders used to inspire their movements for independence and decolonization.Using the documents, evaluate the common motives and methods that anti-colonial leaders used to inspire their movements for independence and decolonization.

Subject Heading: Motives and methods of decolonization Motive: Independence Supporting Detail: Document 3 – “People in colonies wanted to rule themselves and make their own decisions.” Supporting Detail: Document 5 – “Colonized countries were proud of who they were and wanted to show it by being free.” Supporting Detail: Document 8 – “People in colonies […]

Research Paper on Paul Romers’ Theory, History, and the Origins of Modern Economic GrowthResearch Paper on Paul Romers’ Theory, History, and the Origins of Modern Economic Growth

Your research essay will critique a published academic article on economic history. Your critique should address the following questions: What is the scope of the article? What is not the scope of the article? What arguments does the author make? How, if at all, does the author attempt to differentiate these arguments from those made […]

The Naked Body from antiquity – Christianity: the naked body in sacrifice and judgmentThe Naked Body from antiquity – Christianity: the naked body in sacrifice and judgment

 Share your most important learning takeaway from the Powerpoint (sacrifice and judgement) or the reading (Tutte) in a 150-word response, following the steps below .  What I found particularly significant (or interesting, or surprising, or puzzling, or…) in the material of this week was … because… (explain why you chose to discuss this topic, why you think it is important […]

Connections between the book Pinochet and Me and Americas involvement in the Cold WarConnections between the book Pinochet and Me and Americas involvement in the Cold War

 Students will analyze their chosen source, develop a historical argument anchored in the document, and connect it to a larger theme/event/process covered during the semester. Think about questions such as: What does the source reveal about the time period in which it was produced? What can we learn from this source? You must place the […]