Category: American History

  • Reconstruction (1863-1877) is a fascinating and pivotal period in U.S. History.

    Reconstruction (1863-1877) is a fascinating and pivotal period in U.S. History. Initiated during the Civil War, and brought to an end on the heels of a disputed election in 1876, Reconstruction may be viewed as a limited success, a complete failure, or an achievement characterized by mixed results. After reading the text and viewing the…

  • Historians sometimes talk about lost opportunities. They see bad things that hap

    Historians sometimes talk about lost opportunities. They see bad things that happened in history and say, “This could have been avoided if …” Or, they see good things that did not happen or were delayed for much too long and say, “This could have happened if …” Review what we have learned together thus far…

  • I have attached full instructions but basically it is an analysis of the documen

    I have attached full instructions but basically it is an analysis of the document provided. no outside sources necessary, please include in text quotes from the document provided. Historical significance is most important part. Please include how this affects our world and society today.

  • Select two primary sources from the module resources from Modules Three and Four

    Select two primary sources from the module resources from Modules Three and Four and write a source analysis paper that includes a summary and analysis of each source.

  • Opening Paragraph The opening paragraph should provide a road map of what you ar

    Opening Paragraph The opening paragraph should provide a road map of what you are arguing and how you will prove it. It should have a well-defined and underlined thesis Summarize The Anatomy of Fake News (3-4 pages maximum) Introduce Higdon’s thesis. With a focus on how it relates to Higdon’s thesis, write a succinct paragraph…

  • How do we manage these two opposing forces?

    Essay Instructions. California Redwoods- How do we use this resource? This week we will be looking at the debate surrounding the protection of the California Redwood Forest that raged during the 70s and arguably still rages today. On one side of the argument you have the California Sierra Club, a pro-environmental group, and on the…

  • Who is the most courageous person in US History (1492- 1865)? COURAGEOUS: not de

    Who is the most courageous person in US History (1492- 1865)? COURAGEOUS: not deterred by danger or pain; brave. For your paper you will be selecting and then defending the person that you think is the most courageous in US History in the time frame listed above. Research Paper criteria: **BACKGROUND on your historical figure…

  • Initial Post Instructions 200 words For the initial post, pick three (3) of the

    Initial Post Instructions 200 words For the initial post, pick three (3) of the leading causes of the American Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 The Fugitive Slave Law 1850 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852 The Kansas Nebraska Act 1854 The Dred Scott Case of 1857 The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858 Then, address one (1) of…

  • • place the documents in historical context.

    Each question is a packet that also contains primary source documents to help you answer it. Your answer to the question should integrate information from the primary source documents provided. Please organize your essay well. An adequate essay should contain an introduction, a conclusion and body paragraphs. Your essay must contain a thesis statement and…

  • Inodonintroduction

    Category3210 GrarAll sentences are complete and flow from one sentence to the next. Most sentences are complete and flow from one sentence to the next. Most sentences are complete, but the flow from one sentence to the next is lacking. Sentence structure and flow make it hard to understand the writing. InodonIntroduction proficiently introduces all…