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The US use of atomic weapons at the end of World War II was one of the worst atrocities of the twentieth century, and those who took the decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki should have been tried as war criminals

The Paper is designed to assess your research and writing skills, and develop your evaluation of primary and secondary sources. Your paper should be about six double-spaced pages, not including the bibliography. 
•    An introductory paragraph for your paper
•    A thesis about your topic which you will support in your paper 
•    An outline of the argument you will make in support of your thesis
•    An annotated bibliography: A list of at least four sources you can use for your paper along with notes about what each source says and how it will help shape your perspective and the argument you will be making. Preferably, these sources should be primary sources or peer-reviewed scholarly secondary sources.
•    An introductory paragraph for your paper outlining the topic you have chosen and its importance in the context of the course 

•    A thesis about your topic which you will support in your paper 


•    An outline of the argument you will make in support of your thesis 

•    Your outline should meet the standards of college-level English – proper spelling, grammar, and organization. 

•    An annotated bibliography: A list of at least three sources you can use for your paper along with notes about what each source says and how it will help shape the argument you will be making. Preferably, these sources should include a primary source and two secondary sources.

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"Having read the book, how do gender and sexuality play a role in the civil rights movement? How does McGuire complicate the traditional narrative of the civil rights movement?"

Be 3 pages long and at least 1,000 words
*Be made up of an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs to contain your argument, and a conclusion;
*Be in size 12 font, Times New Roman, double spaced;
*Utilize SPECIFIC references from the book and textbook, cited in the Chicago style

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What part of History or Historical Event do you find most attracted to?

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How has the power of the presidency evolved over time through changes in structure, function, public perception and responsibilities?

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To what extent did Israel achieve its aims in the Invasion of Lebanon in 1982?

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Choose an event, movement, person, or other topic from any time in American history up to 1877.  The topic should be something you consider interesting and important, and something that fits within the scope of our class (whether we actually discussed it or not).  For instance, anything from the geographic region that became the United States, from any time up until 1877, works.  We also discussed a few things that took place outside of the United States, but still within the Americas and still related to U.S. history.  For instance, we studied Spanish colonization in South and Central America, so that would work, but a paper about Spain in the 1860s (after colonization and not actually in the Americas) would not work.  If you’re not sure if a topic is appropriate, send me an email.

The paper must be at least 1250-1500 words (this is usually about 5-6 pages double-spaced, depending on your font). 

Your main goal is to discuss the history of your topic and its significance.  Pay particular attention to explaining why it’s important (for instance, did it influence later events, is it relevant today, who did it impact and why, and so on).  Include a thesis at the end of the introduction paragraph, then use evidence and examples to support your thesis throughout the paper.  (We’ll talk about theses in class.)  As with any history paper, be as specific and detailed as possible.  Think of your thesis as your main argument and your examples and details as evidence that proves your thesis.  This portion of your paper must be at least 1000 words.

And now for the more creative part: in at least 250 words explain how you would use a form of entertainment to teach this topic to the public.  For instance, you could create a museum exhibit, write a historical novel or make a movie, musical, t.v. show, youtube channel, podcast, etc.  Your job is to make the topic accessible and interesting, so it should be both informative and entertaining.  Hamilton the Musical, for instance, has played a big role in increasing public interest in Alexander Hamilton and the Early Republic.  It’s based on serious scholarly research, but some plot points and characters were modified to make it easier to tell the overall story.  So describe what you’d do and why.  If it’s a movie, book, or t.v. show, for instance, explain the plot and the characters and how you’d fit it all into a few hundred pages or a few hours of film (or whatever).  Here are some questions to consider: Would you make changes to the story and/or characters, and if so, why?  What type of people would be interested in it (adults? kids? people who love history? people who hate it? etc.)?  Why is this form of entertainment ideal for telling your story?  Be sure to use specific details in discussing your ideas. 

In total, your essay should be at least 1250-1500 words, double-spaced, not including the bibliography.  Upload a word file or a pdf to this link; do not cut and paste the text.



Sources

Use at least 5 sources; at least 3 should be primary sources and at least 2 should be secondary sources.  (You can use the textbook too, but it doesn’t count as one of the 5.)

List all your sources at the end of your paper in a bibliography (also known as a works cited list) using MLA-style or Chicago-style citations. The bibliography DOES NOT count as part of the page count.  We will talk about sources and bibliographies in class.
Secondary sources: Use the Reynolds library catalog or website (http://libguides.reynolds.edu/ushistory) to find books and/or articles in scholarly databases.
Primary sources (newspaper articles, letters, diaries, etc., from the time period): Use the Reynolds library website or other primary source sites, such as loc.gov/collections (the Library of Congress website), historymatters.gmu.edu, archive.org, or newspaper databases.
Ask a librarian (or me) if you need help finding sources
DO NOT just google your topic. Most websites do not count as appropriate sources and should not be used for your research or included in the bibliography; remember, your secondary sources should be scholarly ones, not just some random blurbs online.

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#3. Draft a book evaluation by addressing the following two sets of questions. As you draft your evaluation, please refer to your Book Summary, which should serve as your notes on the book your select.

The first set: What do you think is the particular perspective the author adopts to interpret the history under discussion?  Please use evidence from the book to demonstrate this perspective of the author.

The second set: What does this perspective teach you about the history under discussion? What do you think this perspective does not teach you about the history under discussion but should have? In answering the second question, if you are referring to sources outside of this class, please formerly introduce the sources and use citation.

#4. Finalize and submit your book evaluation according to the following requirements:

--The book evaluation should NOT be in an essay format. Rather, it should be in the format of Questions and Answers.I believe, can push you to think and make critcal of your readings.

--Your answer to each question should no shorter than 200 words, double-spaced, in Chicago/Turabian citation style. Its font should be Times New Roman, 12.







Book Review – “The Korean War: A History”
Bruce Cumings, currently a professor of History at the University of Chicago is the author of the book under review with his current role involving specializing in modern Korean History as well as contemporary international relations. Published in November 2010, the author uses his historical expertise in explaining the occurrences and the causes of the war while also citing specific evidence[1]. A notable author for other works among them Industrial Behemoth and North Korea are massive historical works with one explaining the reason behind Japan industrialization while the other focuses on Korean history. His non-fictional work is based on historical facts and provides evidence attributed to the concepts discussed in his work. throughout the book, Cumings discusses issues that only relates to the title without deviation as everything revolves around the Korean war explained in a historical manner. The arrangement of the book chapters effectively ensures transition of one episode to the other helping the leader to gain the flow and happenings of the occurrences prior to the war, during the war and after the war. From the onset, the reader is prepared to encounter war episodes as the main theme of the book as the cover page portrays armed military men and unarmed civilians. The cover page draws the audience to believe that the civilians will suffer at the hands of the military men considering that the civilians are unarmed a perception Cumings confirm in his story.
Throughout the book, Cumings exposes the reasons behind the beginning of the war with his first issue discrediting the notion that the Korean civil war begun on June 25, 1990. Cumings argue that the then North Korean leader, Kim II Sung is not responsible for starting the war during that period but it could only happen at an earlier period[2]. To Cumings, evidence of civil wars signify that civil wars come as opposed to starting earlier as a result of earlier disagreements on issues within a nation. The author examines the role of the Soviet Union and the American involvement in the war and to a large extent blames the death of the Korean civilians to those outsiders who fuelled the war. To Cumings, had the two super powers stayed out of the Korean affair, the current history of Korea would be a different one an indication that the two powers are much to blame.
While the American fairly tale towards involvement in the Korean war hold that the American engaged in the war to rescue a Little Red Ring Hood menaced by the malevolent Russians in support of communism, Cumings present a different version to dismiss the belief.  In his revelation, the author portrays the previous American leaders as well as the western media worked to blacken the North Korean reputation as opposed to focusing on achieving a true lasting peace[3]. It is therefore evident that Cumings argues against the American perception and widely held belief of engaging in the war to solve a situation he insists is still evidenced today. Although the author is successful in his historical piece of work through embarking on research, another different author can tell a different story considering that the North Koreans were also armed. “The North Korean essentially saw the war in 1950 as a way to settle the hash of the top command of the South Korean Army, nearly all of whom had served the Japanese”[4]. These quoted words from Cumings serves as the standout quote throughout the book to signify that the North Koreans were right.

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please do option I
write about 2 questions only (2 pages) because Im gonna write 2 pages (total of 4 but i only want 2 from you)
please choose Option I or Option II:


please give me your email so that i can send you the online version of the book

Option I:  Write one big essay of about four pages, plus pictures.  Use eight key terms or questions from the handouts to show how America changed from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s. Please put the key terms or questions in bold so they stand out.  Include pictures for each key term or question. You can refer to each picture in your essay or in a separate caption. Please start your essay with an introduction mentioning one or two major themes you see in the history.  Please end with a short conclusion to tell how you think this material helps us understand our world better and enriches our lives.


Option II:  Write longer essays of one to one and a half pages each on four of the questions.  Include a picture with each essay and tell how specific things in the picture relate to the history we are studying. 

The Constitution.  Explain why some leaders were not satisfied with the Articles of Confederation.  Describe key ideas discussed in framing the Constitution.  Why did leaders such as Madison advocate for the Constitution?  Why did others oppose it?

Early Republic.  Examine three key leaders in Chapters 9 and 10.  How did they address the challenges facing the country?  What do you find that is similar—or different—in their plans for the new nation?

The Market Economy.  Explain how America changed economically in the early to mid 1800s with new transportation systems, factories, commercial farms, and growing cities.  What problems and opportunities came with change?  (Use Chapters 11 and 12.)

Politics in the Age of Jackson.  How did American politics change in the 1820s and 1830s?  Why was Jackson such a prominent figure?  Explain a few of the political issues of that era.  How are the political events of that era similar to modern times?

Reform.  Why were so many people trying to improve the society in the early and middle 1800s?  Explain three movements designed to change individuals or society as a whole.  How were these movements related to larger social and economic trends?  (Chs. 11 and 12)

What would you do?  If you were around in the early to mid 1800s, what do you think you would do to deal with the immense changes in America?  Join a utopian

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Your essay should be 3-4 pages in length. The essay must be typed, 12 pt. font, 1 in. margins, and double-spaced. Your papers should include your name, the date, and the course information in the upper left corner (single spaced). Please staple your paper, no corner folds.
This essay is worth 100 points.
Choose one essay prompt.
Prompt 1:
Consider Franklin D. Roosevelt’s concept of the Four Freedoms. Did the U.S. government effectively uphold those freedoms in the events before, during, and after WWII?
Prompt 2:
Analyze and explain the effects of the McCarthyism Red Scare on American politics, society, and culture.
Your essay should contain a clear thesis, supporting evidence, and a conclusion that draws together your evidence in support of the thesis. The essay should be grammatically sound and well organized.

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Please write a well-constructed essay on one of the following topics:
It is 1990.  Because of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, President George H.W. Bush is considering a military response.  As part of his decision-making process, Bush has asked you to prepare a report on why America has gone to war in the past.  Specifically, he wants you to describe one specific event that led to America’s entry in a) the Spanish-American War, b) World War I, c) World War II, and d) the Vietnam War. Because Bush knows that wars do not “just happen,” he also wants you to examine and explain the broader economic and ideological causes for each of these wars.  Finally, he needs you to explain how each war affected the US economy – both during and after.  In your opinion, does war improve the economy?  Since Bush likes thorough reports, you must cite examples to illustrate and prove your points. In terms of grading, each war is worth about 22 points, and the opinion is worth 5 points. 

Instructions:  The purpose of this essay is not for you to provide a “laundry list” of events, but for you to pursue some analysis into the events that have shaped American history.  It is important to state a central thesis in your introduction, which you then develop in the body of your paper. Your conclusion will then restate and summarize your key points. 

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Cubans in Miami-Dade County: 1975-1985 – Integration without Assimilation, and the Policies that made it Possible

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Please select one of the 3 Essay topics you think you can write the best! 
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  1.) In the Second Empire of France (1852–1870), Napoleon III went from the peak of his popularity in 1859 to blunders that eventually cost him his Empire in 1870? What sort of progress did Napoleon make during these years? What sort of “mistakes” did he make?
    
2.) Almost single handedly, Bismarck molded and created the German Empire. Describe Bismarck’s “state-building” from the time he came into office until the crowning of his Emperor Kaiser in the Hall of Mirrors.
    
3.) "Italy" was not unified completely until 1871 after a series of wars. 
Describe how the Italian states fought, then came together between 1860 and 1871. What can you tell me about it? Describe the major wars and with whom they fought. How did it finally become united into the Italian state we know today?

We are reading from a book called: Craig, G. A. (2001). Europe, 1815-1914. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. [ISBN: 978-0030891946]

and we have some inclass information on the subject as well. 

This weeks lesson is from: Craig: Ch. 7-9; "The Showdown Between France and Germany" (pp. 234-238)

The teacher has not specified length yet but it should probably be about 3 pages