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U.S. Army Engineers in World War I

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Describe an outdoor experience, either positive or negative, that has shaped your thinking about nature and the environment.

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For this assignment, you will identify a contemporary example of a social problem (as a result of societal, political, or legal challenges) and examine how the curriculum or faculty research has addressed this problem. You will write a 3-5 page paper providing an overview of that social problem, then detail how either the higher education curriculum or faculty research has shaped public policy or practice (regarding that problem).

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Given the importance of the colonial era in American higher education, what role did Thomas Jefferson have on modernizing the curriculum at the College of William and Mary? What impact has Jefferson’s efforts had on contemporary higher education?

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Who was the better inventor, Edison or Tesla, and why?

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How information technology has enhanced the use of computer-assisted education in the elementary school classroom, and the possible positive and negative impacts this enhancement provides.

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Describe the impact of World War I on the Labor Movement in the United States. Describe at least three aspects of this period that affected union activity. Be sure to give reasons and examples to back up any claims made.

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Select and read any one chapter from the book "Freedom's Daughters The Unsung Heroines Of The Civil Rights Movement From 1830 To 1970 by Lynne Olson" that has not been covered in class. (chapters covered in class 1,2,5,6,7). 
Also watch one of the movies about the Civil Rights era listed below.

Films:  Boycott

            Long Walk Home

            Crisis at Central High

            Ruby Bridges

            4 little Girls

            Selma, Lord, Selma

            The Remarkable Story of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock’s Central High School

            Little Rock Central: 50 years Later


The films can be found online (You-tube, on services such as Netflix & Hulu, or at your local public library. All of the films run between one to two hours.

Summarize and analyze what these historical dramas tell us about the Civil Rights Movement (CRM), Black women, and race/gender relations in the CRM and the United States. Explain what impact, if any, the women studied in class had on the Movement. How do these women and the study of these women relate to the broader issues of Black Women’s Studies. Make connections to the other readings done in class, include specific references to the additional reading you selected.

Footnote as appropriate. The bibliography (in Chicago format) should include the film you selected, the textbook, and any readings referenced. You don’t have to use outside sources but if you do, include them as well. Do not use online encyclopedias. You can find examples of the Chicago format on line also. Here are two helpful sites:  http://www.citationmachine.net/chicago and Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition // Purdue Writing Lab.

Your paper should be 3 pages not including the bibliography page. (3 full pages not, 2 and a little bit on the 3rd page). 

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Text: Freedom's Daughters The Unsung Heroines Of The Civil Rights Movement From 1830 To 1970 by Lynne Olson.


1. Why is Ida B. Wells viewed as one of Freedom’s daughter’s if she was not directly involved with what has been defined as the Civil Rights Movement? What were some of her significant contributions to the movement? Was she even aware that she was part of a movement? 

2. Based on the readings assigned to date, describe the women in chapter 2. 5-7. What traits were similar among the women? In what ways did they differ? Did these differences serve them well or hinder their actions, positions, progress? How might have their experiences affected their outlook and their actions?

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The People V. Henry Ginsberg case paper

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Option 2: To what extent and in what ways did the roles of women change in American society between 1790- and 1860? Respond with reference to TWO of the following areas: domestic, economic, political, social.

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Compare and contrast both Egyptian and norse mythology and how each has influenced civilization throughout history