The final paper is due before class April 15. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to have you practice the work of a historian while demonstrating college level writing to meet the state’s Gordon Rule requirement. That means identifying a historical question, searching for original sources (that is, sources produced at the time) that […]
Discipline: History
To what extent did the Crusades facilitate cultural exchange and technological transfer between the Western European and Islamic civilizations during the medieval period?To what extent did the Crusades facilitate cultural exchange and technological transfer between the Western European and Islamic civilizations during the medieval period?
Make a well supported original argument on a matter of historical significance pertaining to the interaction between two different civilizations or regions of the world during the medieval period. The term “interaction” should be interpreted in a flexible way: it might include borrowing, exchange, collaboration, conflict, tension, or even perceptions of the other. These interactions might be […]
What were the three most important problems Andrew Jackson faced as President of the United States? How successful was he at addressing those problems?What were the three most important problems Andrew Jackson faced as President of the United States? How successful was he at addressing those problems?
Remember, only one of your essays will be chosen and assigned a grade. Because you do not know in advance which essay will be chosen, it is important to prepare high quality essays for both questions. Because you have the questions in advance, your essays should not have any grammatical errors or typos, should be […]
the structure of the American political system and the factors that dictate its power dynamics.the structure of the American political system and the factors that dictate its power dynamics.
double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins. The paper seeks to examine your understanding of the structure of the American political system and the factors that dictate its power dynamics. Consider the following three branches of the US government: Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Presidency. Your essay must address ALL of the following questions: 1) […]
Contours of Injustice: Unraveling the Complexities of Racial Construction in South Africa and the United StatesContours of Injustice: Unraveling the Complexities of Racial Construction in South Africa and the United States
Please answer ONE of the following questions in a polished essay of approximately 1800 words i.e. about 6 double-spaced pages, size 12 font (preferably Times New Roman) with standard one-inch margins. You should be able to answer the question using the course readings and lecture notes, although you are welcome to supplement these with additional […]
How do the leadership styles and post-independence policies of Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana and Jomo Kenyatta in Kenya compare, and what impact did these leaders have on their respective countries’ trajectories of development?How do the leadership styles and post-independence policies of Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana and Jomo Kenyatta in Kenya compare, and what impact did these leaders have on their respective countries’ trajectories of development?
Hi so sorry for the long requirement but this was stated by my professor Paper Requirements: 1. The research paper should be 6-8 pages in length. Equal amount of research should beconducted on both items listed under your topic. The paper should reflect yourresearch skills and commitment to learning the topic. Ideally, the paper should […]
the transition from caliphates \ sultanates to arab nation states in the middle east.the transition from caliphates \ sultanates to arab nation states in the middle east.
the transition from caliphates \ sultanates to arab nation states in the middle east. must include the following topics: timeline, what accelerated the transition? what are common identity lines and the dividing ones between arab countries (devide countries to groups if possible)? which arab countries are considered stable, which ones are considered less stable and […]
RESPONSE PROMPT: What qualities are associated with kingship during this period and how do kings maintain power? Do we see innovations in kingship and how do outside powers shape the development of kingdoms?RESPONSE PROMPT: What qualities are associated with kingship during this period and how do kings maintain power? Do we see innovations in kingship and how do outside powers shape the development of kingdoms?
You could use one quote from each source, but you have to analylze deeply which means you should have clear argument and its evidence. Class 9, March 27th: Creation of an Islamic Empire Guest Speaker: Robert Hoyland This class will also cover the reading from Week 7 on the Carolingians so you might want to look […]
will play the role of a Mexican government official who believes the boundary should be the Nueces River.will play the role of a Mexican government official who believes the boundary should be the Nueces River.
Purpose In November 1845, President James K. Polk dispatched congressman John Slidell to Mexico City to negotiate with the Mexican government over the southern boundary of Texas four months after Congress admitted Texas as the twenty-eight state. Although Mexican officials refused to meet with Slidell, the controversy over the international boundary continued to be a […]
You Were There: Historical Perspective Writing Assignment: African American Life in the SouthYou Were There: Historical Perspective Writing Assignment: African American Life in the South
It’s 1848 and you are a Northerner traveling through the South. During your trip, you keep a journal, describing your experience and what you have observed about life in the South. Compose and submit a ‘journal entry’ of no less than 250 words describing your observations of African American life during your trip. Your entry […]