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The Gothic in Eastern Europe

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Stained Glass in Gothic Cathedrals

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Manuscript Illumination in the Gothic period

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Tapestries in the Gothic Period

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“Between 1945 and 1989 world affairs were dominated by the so called Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.  In end, the Soviet Union is considered to have come out on the losing end of the conflict, however, some have begun to question whether the Cold War actually had an ultimate winner and loser.  Who do you believe “won” the Cold War?”

General Guidelines

Your paper should by typed, double-spaced, and in a font of similar size to that used in these guidelines (12 pt).  It should be no less than FOUR (4) and no more than SIX (6) pages of text (not including the work cited page) in length.

II.    Some Things to Consider

1.    Your goal in writing this paper is to take a side on the issue of foreign policy, thus you will be arguing a point throughout your paper.
2.    You will not be graded on you opinion, but rather how well you argue your point.
3.    Make sure you take time in your paper to not only flesh out your own opinion but also address counterarguments.
4.    Arguments are always made stronger when authors cite creditable external sources to bolster their claims.


Then on a separate works cited page:

Donald, David. Review of Russell Weigley’s Age of Battles. American Historical Review. (Vol. 106, No.4) May 2005.

In other words:  When in doubt. Cite!!

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You are the wife of an artisan – a saddler (saddle maker) – and you are having a conversation with your husband about the implications of the American Revolution (and republican ideas)  for yourself and your daughters.  The date is July 4 at some point between the late 1790s and  the 1820s.    In constructing your imagined conversation draw from the lectures and from Christine Stansell’s City of Women.  Be sure to incorporate some discussion of your daily activities as a wife and mother.  (Stansell’s book will help you to do that.)  You can decide whether your household is prosperous or impoverished.

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Buddhism Four Noble Truths Assignment

Write a 250-300 word essay on what you think Buddha would think of our culture today. What would he think about fast food, drive thru windows, on demand TV, text messaging, lottery tickets...
What would he think about our need for instant gratification.

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Directions: In an effort to gain a clear understanding of the topic, more research and reading must take place. DO NOT simply find and copy/paste definitions for these terms. This requires one to analysis each term or person -  who, what, when, where, and/or why as it relates to the Topic, Objective, Driving/Essential Question and The Student Will Learn Statement. The outcome – paper should tell the story of The Civil Rights Issues.

MLA format ...

Do not forget to document your sources!

The Assignment is to be typed in canvas – pictures of paper Will Not be accepted.



Objective 11.03: Identify major social movements including, but not limited to, those involving women, young people, and the environment, and evaluate the impact of these movements in the United States’ society.



Driving Question: How do you think people might respond when their hopes for change are not realized?

TSW – learn how African Americans responded to the slow pace of change in American society.



Racism

Kerner Commission

Chicago Movement

Richard J. Daley

black power

Stokely Carmichael

Malcolm X

Black Panthers

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Discuss the contributions John Quincy Adams, William Lloyd Garrison, and Angelina and Sarah Grimke made toward the abolition of slavery. Which of these do you believe most greatly impacted the eventual abolition of slavery?

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A primary historical source is a document that was created during the past by a person (or persons) who lived during that period. Primary sources are the building blocks of history!
Select any ONE of the below primary sources that interests you and, after reading the source, write an analytical essay in which you summarize the main points of the article (this should take about 2/3 of your essay) and then analyze/critique the source (about 1/3 of your essay).

Try to answer at least some of the following questions in your essay:

Who is the author of your chosen source? What is the time period of the source and what is the topic? What might this article tell a researcher about the time period? What is he/she trying to say? What is his/her point of view? Does he/she make a convincing case? Why or why not? What does the author leave out (if anything)? Does the author exhibit a particular bias? Is there anything in this source that might be relevant to the world today?

Note: Depending on the source you choose, not all of the above questions may be relevant. Answer those which are relevant to your source.



Try to select a document/source that interests you. If it is a topic/person that you are unfamiliar with, be sure to do at least a little research to give you a better background for analyzing the source. If you would like to use additional sources (internet web sites, books, periodicals, etc.,) you are more than welcome to, as long as your focus is on the primary source. Your essay should consist of two sections: a summary of the article and then an analysis of the article. 

In writing your essay, you should follow the below guidelines:

Your essay should be a MINIMUM of 800 words (it can be longer if you like).
Your completed essay should consist of a summary (about 2/3 of your essay) and an analysis (roughly 1/3).
All persons, events, concepts in your paper should be introduced/explained clearly…in other words, write your essay as if your audience was another student!
Your essay should follow the basic style guidelines for MLA, APA or Chicago (your choice).
Your essay should have a cover page and bibliography page in your chosen style (these pages do NOT count towards the essay length).
Your essay should be double-spaced with #12 fonts and 1-inch margins.
The essay needs to be written entirely in your own words. Use quotes very sparingly and only to highlight a point you are trying to make. Quoted material does NOT count towards the length of your essay.
Your essay needs to be neatly written and grammatically correct (points will be deducted for sloppy papers). 
Your essay should be saved as either a Word (.doc or .docx) file or as a Rich Text File (.rtf). To submit your essay click on the blue hyperlinked title above. To be safe, you should upload your essay file and copy/paste your essay in the textbox on the submission page! It is your responsibility to submit a file that I can open and read. Late points will apply to files that I cannot open or that are in the wrong format.
Any essay submitted after the assignment has closed will be docked 10 points per day! ABSOLUTELY NO excuses (legit or otherwise) will be accepted!  
PRIMARY SOURCES (select one by clicking on the link next to it):


Erie canal source: source will be uploaded as a word document, check files.

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Review and identify relevant sections of Chapter 26 to support your discussion.
Read the essay DEBATING THE PAST: THE DECISION TO DROP THE ATOMIC BOMB.
In 2005 a group of historians held a mock trial-Hiroshima: Truman on Trial.
After you have completed your readings post your answers to only ONE of the following questions.
What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
What are the arguments that have been presented against using the atomic bomb? What is your response to these arguments? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
Review the trial and cast your verdict. How do you find President Truman? Guilty or Not Guilty?  Discuss why you reached that decision.

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Discussion #8:  Where should we place the blame?
Where should we place the blame?  Economists believe the Great Depression was caused by the weaknesses in the 1920s economy, but the person whose name will be forever linked to the depression is President Herbert Hoover.  Personally blaming him for the crisis, Americans started to call the shantytowns set up by unemployed people "Hoovervilles." 
In order to prepare for this discussion forum: line-height: 
Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapter 25 that address these topics and support your discussion.
Read the linked essay DEBATING THE PAST:  CAUSES OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Where Historians Disagree
Read America's Great Depression:  www.amatecon.com/gd/gdcandc.html
Read Digital History: Sections Why it Happened to President Hoover  http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/teachers/lesson_plans/pdfs/unit9.pdf
After you have completed your readings post your response to only ONE of the following questions.
Hoover's presidency will be forever shadowed by the Great Depression.  Is it fair to blame Hoover's actions or inaction for the Great Depression?
Should we compare Presidents Hoover and President Roosevelt's attempts to deal with the depression?