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“The Progressive Movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century attempted to expand the size and scope of the federal government in America. Progressivism has not been limited to this time period. Please answer the prompt: “To what extent has Progressivism expanded government interference with “the American Promise?"
”Use two primary and seven secondary sources to address the period 1900-1920 and two of the following periods
A. the Great Depression
B. The 1960s
C. the 1990s
D.2009-2017
PLEASE LIMIT RESPONSES TO US DOMESTIC POLICY

Essay Exams Essay exams are based on an 11-paragraph format and are Graded as follows:

Paragraph 1 (5 points) 0-5 points Based on the quality of the thesis. Additional Deductions will be made for poor grammar, spelling, and capitalization

Paragraphs 2-10
0-2 points awarded for the assertion, 0-2 points for evidence, 1 point for analysis (argument)0-5 points are awarded for proper grammar, spelling, and capitalization, as well as following proper Historical Conventions

Paragraph 11
0-5 Points awarded on a proper conclusion and weighing of evidence
Additional Deductions will be made for poor grammar, spelling, and capitalization

Additions or deductions
Up to 10 extra points will be awarded for proper Chicago style cover page, footnotes, and formatting

Up to 10 additional extra points will be awarded for a proper Chicago Style Alphabetized Bibliography

No Extra points are awarded if the required number of sources are not used

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How was slavery at the center of the expanding trade network between Europe and the colonies?

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The goal of the research paper is to choose a topic addressed by one of the assigned monographs and write a research paper that expands on the content found in Changes in the Land. For example, the way that Native Americans modified the land in order to survive, or the social structure of Puritan society would both be appropriate topics to expand upon in your paper.  This paper must incorporate 2 additional primary sources, and 1 additional secondary source. All sources must come from the library or library databases and be cited within your paper. Your paper must present a thesis (an academic argument), and defend this thesis with evidence. Websites will not be accepted as sources.

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Fulfills Course Outcome: 3. Process theories of cultural evolution and major transformative processes experienced by the human species in differing environmental contexts.

Please read over all instructions first before proceeding and ask if you have questions.

Discussions consist of 4 main parts: A. research/reading; B. writing and making an initial post; C. reading the initial posts of others; and D. replying to others' initial posts. Please see the "Discussion Guidelines" for full information.

BACKGROUND:

One of the great discoveries that humans have made is that the skies hold vast information about the universe, and that celestial bodies and their cycles have a bearing on human lives. Natural phenomena have been given deep cultural meanings for eons. Today the science of astronomy is greatly aided by high tech, but our observations go back far in time with far less sophisticated equipment.

“Archaeoastronomy is the study of how people in the past understood astronomy and the night sky. Many ancient monuments appear to have astronomical significance; for example, Stonehenge, England (Chapter 6) aligns with both the sunrise of the summer solstice and sunset of the winter solstice.” Structures at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (Chapter 7) have solar and lunar orientations. Monk's Mound and Woodhenge at Cahokia, Illinois (Chapter 8) were built to have astronomical alignments. “Even marking a few astronomical events using structures would require knowledge, planning, and extensive labor.”

“Regularly recurring astronomical events are the vernal equinox, summer solstice, and the position of Polaris (the North Star).” Others are the revolutions of planets, comets, and stars. Meteors have held great significance in prehistoric and historic cultures alike, and meteor showers are watched by millions of people around the world. The phases of the moon affect Earth and have been noted for thousands of years. Solar and lunar eclipses were tracked by many ancient peoples and continue to hold significance today.

For this discussion, you will explore the field of archaeoastronomy by investigating a site of your choice (pertaining to Chapters 6, 7, or 8), and come to appreciate the skills and intellect of peoples of the past.

(quoted materials from Olszewski, Deborah. 2020. Archaeology and Humanity's Story: A Brief Introduction to World Prehistory, 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.)

RESEARCH

Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of your textbook (Archaeology and Humanity's Story, 2nd) to get a background on the archaeological evidence for archaeoastronomy at various ancient sites. You can also refer to information from PowerPoints posted in Module 2.
Read this summary article about the significance of winter solstice celebrations in the past and today: https://www.sapiens.org/culture/winter-solstice-celebrations/ (Links to an external site.)
Here is a website with information from a wide swath of cultures around the world: https://hraf.yale.edu/winter-solstice-celebrations-around-the-world/ (Links to an external site.)
Explore the fascinating field of archaeoastronomy from this reliable website: https://www.archaeoastronomy.org/ (Links to an external site.)
Conduct further research on ONE particular site that interests you from Chapters 6, 7, or 8 by consulting at least THREE reliable sources.  For example, here is a link to more in-depth information about Chaco Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm (Links to an external site.). Use only reliable sources (please consult this handout: Evaluating Sources-CRAAP Test – Never use Wikipedia as a source.)


WRITING:

INITIAL POST – DISCUSSION QUESTIONS - DUE: February 4, Tuesday

Answer each question with a few paragraphs. A single sentence answer is not sufficient. Please remember to number your responses according to the question asked.

Tell us two significant facts you discovered about the field of archaeoastronomy from the website links posted above.
Which site from the textbook did you choose? First, tell us why you chose this site. Then, provide basic information about it: location, environment, chronology, cultural affiliation, types of remains, etc.
Embed a photo of the site you chose into the discussion board. (Please do not attach the photo as attachments are not opened.)
How and why is this site astronomically significant? Report on the structures or features that align with particular astronomical phenomena.
How do you think the people living in this ancient community would have created this site? Outline the steps they would have had to take to build an astronomically-significant building or feature.
What are the sources you used? Following the Chicago style, record the complete references for all materials used.

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Write a 5 paragraph essay explaining how the Constitution and its European influences support the modern concept of American citizenship and citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Use the Constitution, John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government", and the English Bill of Rights to support your statements. Paragraph 1- intro of founding documents, citizenship, and thesis. Paragraph 2-4- source 1 and relationship to citizens' rights/responsibilities. Paragraph 5- conclusion. Use quotes and cite sources. APA format.

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A common theme in popular American history is that colonists came here “seeking religious freedom”, yet there was never religious freedom. In this essay explain the difference between religious freedom and religious toleration. Make sure to clearly define

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What are some of the implications/consequences that come from cultural stereotypes?2.How can personal perspective affect cross-cultural interactions/understandings?

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What are some significant aspects that came from the first cultural encounters between East Asia and the West? Why are they significant?

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Was the colonization of Africa good or bad for the continent?

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You will be expected to analyze and critique the book in addition to describing the content.

The paper must be at least 1400 words and contain at least 3 but no more than 5 quotations.
Please include your Works Cited page at the end of your paper. The title page and Works Cited page do NOT count toward the 1400 word minimum. You may use MLA, APA or Chicago style formatting.
The paper must be proofread !! Over 30% plagiarism will result in an F IN THE COURSE The following are general ideas for organizing your paper:

1. Introduction (10 pts.) First identify the name and author of the book, identify the type of book, and describe the overall theme of the book. The first sentence should grab the reader’s attention. Last sentence of the Introduction should explain goal/purpose of the paper. 
2. Overview (30 pts.) Summarize the book, explaining the main points. This should be in past tense.
3. Review of the book (50 pts.) This is the major section of the paper. Be sure to describe how the book affected you. Tell the reader if you liked the book or not. Be specific: Does the book leave out something it should have included? Would you recommend this book to someone else? What did you learn from the book? These are some of the questions you should consider. Other items to consider include why the author included certain items or omitted other items. Did you like the style in which the book was written?  Include an explanation of how the book relates to this course, identifying specific course themes that relate to your reading. This should be in past tense. Compare your comments to those of the two outside reviewers.
4. Conclusion (10 pts.) Present a summary of your paper and add any final thoughts.
AFTER READING YOUR PAPER, THE READER SHOULD BE ABLE TO: ---Know the author’s name and book name. ---be able to identify your thesis sentence at the end of the first paragraph. ---Have a general overview of the story. ---Know your thoughts on the questions listed in the review. ---understand your conclusion as a brief restatement of the thesis as well as concluding and supporting information. It is your responsibility to ensure your paper has proper spacing and is 5 pages long.
IF YOUR PAPER IS LESS THAN 1400 WORDS, IT WILL EARN A ZERO

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Write a 5 paragraph essay explaining how the Constitution and its European influences support the modern concept of American citizenship and citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Use the Constitution, John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government", and the English Bill of Rights to support your statements. Paragraph 1- intro of founding documents, citizenship, and thesis. Paragraph 2-4- source 1 and relationship to citizens' rights/responsibilities. Paragraph 5- conclusion. Use quotes and cite sources. APA format.

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Mexican-American War