History

“Should the government fund the Arts? Abstract Expressionism and Music” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Based on our readings this week on the Great Depression programs, determine whether or not such projects were good government investments during those hard times, […]

“Late 20th Century African-American Artists; Postmodern Influences: Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Key late 20th century African-American artists included Bearden, Lawrence, Basquiat, or Colescott. Pick (2) to compare and contrast; including specific elements of the works from the chosen artists […]

The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this […]

The “Arab Spring” and Terrorism Describe what took place during the political movement known as the Arab Spring and indicate which countries were affected. Analyze the impact of this movement on one of these countries in terms of political and social change. Determine if this movement will increase or decrease the amount of terrorism activity […]

World War II left no country untouched. The fighting left whole continents battered and devastated. Cities were flattened, and hundreds of thousands were displaced from their homes. Some 49 million people died in World War II, including 400,000 American soldiers. Another 11 million, including 6 million Jews, were killed in German concentration camps. Battles took […]

he core assignment of this course is a documented research paper (1500-2000 words in length = approx. 6 – 8 pages double spaced, 12-point font). The paper should support a thesis statement with information gained from research or investigation. The paper will not be just a report presenting information, but will be a paper that […]

If you do this option of the Van Gogh report, it must be submitted by the normal deadline of 9am Eastern Time, Monday, June 13. The report will have a title pages and a references page and use double spacing–like a normal paper. One requirement is to get and watch the film LUST FOR LIFE […]

The City of Glendale recently decided to change how they teach United States History in the local High Schools. Instead of trying to teach everything about everyone, the new approach will examine one of the following three aspects of United States history: international relations, economics, or social history. You have been chosen as part of […]

In Table 7.1, the authors provide a list of the 10 greatest Presidents of all time, according to two separate polls by historians (in 2005 and 2009). What criteria, or methodology, do you feel should be used when making this type of assessment? In order to identify the greatest Presidents of all time, this should […]

What about a push for more privatization? Yes; no? Here is a libertarian’s view (John Stossel) on privatization. The libertarian argument: you can drive down costs when you have competition and get the bulk of bureaucracy and wasteful spending out. Competition and incentive to improve can be driving factors to reduce costs. If the private […]