Category: American history

Value: 25 points.
Write your name clearly and double spell check your work before submission.
Make sure that your answers are put in sentences and not in bullet points.
Be exhaustive in your responses and do not forget to point your sources.
Use only one style for quoting. Do not mix them.
One page per answer.
Add one page at the end of your exam for bibliography.
If there are important dates, locations, and people related to your answer, name them.
Upload your work as a Word document or Google document, ONLY. NO pdf. Failure to abide by this rule will forfeit your work.
Avoid using such app as ChatGPT to formulate your answers.
Make sure that you give me permission to access your work, should you use Google doc.
I will not email to ask for permission to access your work, should you use Google doc and forgot to give me permission.
There is no extension because this is the end of the semester. Start working now and diligently.
note: the teacher does not necessarily care about the format, as long as the question is answered in at MOST one page, spacing is irrelevant.
Questions
What is the central belief defended by white supremacist ideology and actions taken by its members carry and reach its goals in society?
The after American Civil War period was known to be a turbulent moment. In which societal aspects were those challenges pronounced? Give at least three faces of those challenges and illustrate each one of them by an example or well-known case.
The great migration produced great talents and movements such as Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance movement. What do you know about them? Be exhaustive in your answer.

Please answer the following in 2 paragraphs
If you lived in the same government and institutional oppression and violence as African Americans did, why would you pick to demand your rights? What Does Mr. Malcolm X’s “ by any means necessary “ approach mean? Be careful here because many people misunderstand Mr. X’d position of “by any means necessary” necessary”. Write arguments in FAVOR of Malcolm X
You can also use the BLM movement as an inspiration. Provide thought-out ideas, quotes, facts, ideas. Files- American Politics 3rd Edition (Textbook) Chapter 4-5 Youtube- Malcolm X’s Legendary Speech “ The Ballot or the Bullet” Who was Malcolm X ? TRT World youtubechannel

Using the knowledge you have gained from the CQ Report, recent reliable news accounts and analysis, and our textbook, assess who has a better case in the Pro/Con section of the report you choose R “Should the president be elected by national popular vote?”
https://cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher/report/electoral-college-cqresrre20190830?token=3da07f2c-3001-4f0a-9aa3-41ee771d98f3c8ac313409768b27ffb4df9e60721ccd5192ad3c0ec81fcae72a1b9a1a71dfe3
RUBRIC
Whether you have a true thesis in the first paragraph
How well you summarize the arguments
How well you present your position
How well you use the reading, textbook, and any extra research
Whether you can distinguish and use both moral and empirical arguments
How well you understand key facts and concepts
Whether you include appropriate citations
Writing clarity and style
Word Count & Depth (10 points)
1250 – 2000 Words
Research Quality (20 points)
5 + Sources
Required to receive full credit
Formatting & Presentation (10 points)
Grammar & Mechanics (10 points)
Flow & Structure (10 points)
Argument for your position (20 points)
Analysis of the Two Pro and Con Arguments (20 points)

Answer the essential question:  Fixing a Broken Economy: Did Reagan get it Right?
G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “There are no uninteresting things, only uninterested people”.  The economy impacts every part of our lives, but it is both concerning and scary how little most citizens know about it. When Ronald Reagan won the presidency in 1980, he took over a wounded, weary nation.  The previous decade had experienced the Watergate Scandal, a humbling conclusion in Vietnam, a gasoline shortage, and the Iran hostage crisis.  America’s confidence was bit rattled.  On top of this, President Reagan inherited a broken economy.  The United States was stuck in stagflation, one of the nastiest of all economic conditions.  Reagan knew that fixing this economy would be the key to restoring national confidence.

In 400-500 words address the following questions:
What is the Affordable Care Act? How did it change health insurance coverage? What are its key features? 
What are the differences between state Medicaid expansion under the ACA? Which states expanded? Which states did not? Why did some states not expand Medicaid? 
Select two states (one with ACA Medicaid expansion and one without) and compare and contrast health outcomes in these state:
Suggested topics: insurance rates, health care debt, mortality rates, infant mortality rates, infectious disease rates, life expectancy rates
Include an APA formatted reference page including your two sources 
Meets 400 word minimum 
Incorporates credible evidence such as statistics, data, or quotes from experts but does not include your opinion 
Is proofread with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling 
Is well-organized with like topics together 
Does not include ”I” statements  
Includes relevant vocabulary from your readings 
Includes transitions to assist with flow and readability 
APA Format 
Includes an APA (7th edition) formatted reference page with two scholarly sources as well as in-text citations 

This paper will need to have an strong thesis as well as a full bibliograghy and will include 5     sources at least one of which must be a primary source. This research paper must be 
footnoted and cited in chicago style  citations. The topic of this paper will be a detailed who,  what, when, where and why the Mexican-American War happened. The paper must be 
5-7 pages, excluding the cover page and bibliography. NO PLAGARISM

This essay should be 5-7 double-spaced pages in length in times new Roman font. Your citations must appear as footnotes formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style. Please do not include a works cited page. Footnotes accoding to the CMS are sufficient.
SInce the mid-1990’s, and the founding of La Via Campesina, Indigenous food sovereignty movements have proliferated throughout the world. What are the economic, legal, and environmental obstacles to food sovereignty movements today? In your answer, pay close attention to how various Native American and global food sovereignty movements have attempted to voercome barriers to the achievement of food sovereignty. YOU HAVE TO USE THESE SOURCES NO OUTSIDE SOURCES. Make sure to thorough anyalysis.

Rubric:
1. Understanding Ethical Choices (25 Points)
(25) Student thoroughly discusses at least two sides of an ethical choice to be made.
(20) Student thoroughly discusses one side and partially describes another side of an ethical
choice to be made.
(15) Student partially explains two sides of an ethical choice to be made.
(10) Student attempts to explain only one side of an ethical choice to be made.
(0) Student is unable to articulate an ethical choice to be made.
2. Decision-Making (30 Points)
(30) Student states a position on the issue with a more detailed explanation and/or reasons for the
position and addresses objections to their position.
(25) Student states a position on the issue with a more detailed explanation and/or reasons for the
position.
(15) Student states a position on the issue but only provides limited explanation and/or reasons
for the position.
(10) The student states a position on the issue without providing any reasons for the position.
(0) Student does not take a clear ethical position on the issue
3. Consequences (30 points)
(30) Student identifies consequences of the actions taken and demonstrates a sophisticated
understanding of the scope, complexity and/or magnitude of the consequences.
(25) Student identifies consequences and demonstrates a moderate understanding of the scope,
complexity and/or magnitude of the consequences.
(15) Student alludes to consequences of the choices, but demonstrates a limited understanding of
the scope, complexity and/or magnitude of the consequences.
(10) Student alludes to the consequences of each choice.
(0) Student does not identify any consequences of the choices available
4. Knowledge of Civic Responsibility and Engagement with Communities (20 points)
(20) Recognizes and discusses one’s civic responsibility to a specific community, understands
the purpose and/or benefits of their engagement, describes effective participation in civic
engagement activities, and discusses actions one should take as a citizen to address the pertinent
issues within one’s community.
(15) Recognizes and discusses one’s civic responsibility to a specific community, describes
effective participation in civic engagement activities, and discusses actions one should take as a
citizen to address the pertinent issues within one’s community.
(10) Recognizes and discusses one’s civic responsibility to a specific community and discusses
actions one should take as a citizen to address the pertinent issues within one’s community.
(5) Recognizes and discusses one’s civic responsibility to a specific community
(0) Does not recognize one’s civic responsibility to a community.
5. Mechanics and Organization (25 points)
(25) Clear Organization. Introduction is inviting, states the thesis, and previews the structure of
the paper. Details are in logical order. Conclusion is strong and states the point of the paper. Few
errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure and grammar. Follows format
directions: 750-words Double-spaced and one-inch margins, font is 12-point, TIMES NEW
ROMAN.
(20) Clear organization. Introduction clearly states thesis and previews structure but is not
particularly inviting to reader. Details are in logical order but may be presented in less interesting
ways. Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends. Occasional errors in spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure and grammar, but meaning is not obscured.
Follows format directions: 750-words Double-spaced and one-inch margins, font is 12-point,
TIMES NEW ROMAN.
(15) Significant lapses in organization. Introduction states thesis but does not adequately preview
the structure, nor is it particularly inviting. Some details not in logical or expected order and this
is distracting. Conclusion is recognizable but does not tie up all loose ends. Frequent errors of
spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure and grammar; meaning confused or
obscured. Format directions are not fully followed: less than 750-words, perhaps no Double-
spacing or one-inch margins, font might not be 12-point, TIMES NEW ROMAN.
(10) Poor, hard-to-follow organization. There is no clear introduction of the main topic or
structure of the paper. There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. Little or no employment
of supporting evidence – reader left to fill in gaps; thesis meagerly (if at all) established and
introduction vague or too brief + weak or non-existent conclusion = seeming total disregard for
progression of ideas. Dominated by errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, sentence
structure and grammar, meaning at times unidentifiable. Format directions are not fully followed:
less than 750-words, perhaps no Double-spacing or one-inch margins, font might not be 12-
point, TIMES NEW ROMAN.
6. Sources & Works Cited: (20 Points)
(20) Contains 4 historical sources. The bibliography is well-organized, with a clear heading. All
sources are properly cited using MLA citation style. Citations include complete and accurate
information (author, title, publication date, etc.).
(15) Contains 3-4 historical sources. The bibliography is organized with a heading. The majority
of sources are properly cited using MLA citation style. Citations include complete and accurate
information (author, title, publication date, etc.).
(10) Contains 2-3 historical sources. The bibliography is somewhat organized and may have a
heading. Sources use a form of citation but may not be in proper MLA style. Citations do not
include all complete and accurate information (author, title, publication date, etc.).
(5) The bibliography is present. Citations do not include all complete and accurate information
(author, title, publication date, etc.). Sources are not appropriate historical references.
(0) No Bibliography

In a well-organized essay of 4-6 pages, respond to the statement listed below.  Be sure to provide references and examples from both texts.  As such you are responsible for the entirety of Native Son and The Jungle.  Since this is a take-home assignment, grammar, spelling, and the like will carry more weight in the computation of the final grade than is the case for an exam.
Make an argument that addresses the role of the so-called “outsider” in the two assigned novels.  It is perhaps a good idea to present a definition of “outsider” in order to help orient the thesis argument.  That argument should have a clear and decisive point that has the support of textual evidence from both books.  It is not enough to say “Outsiders play a part in both texts” or something similar.  Rather, you need to propose your own idea(s) about how and why those who are on the outside of society matter, and what the significance of this reality is as it relates to each text.
In making your arguments, you must provide examples from the texts for support.  Rather than using formal footnotes/endnotes, follow these instructions.  At the end of a citation–either a complete quotation or a paraphrase (putting the author’s ideas into your own words)–place the author’s name and the page numbers in parentheses.  For example, a quotation:  “I really like to teach history.” (Beirich, 21);  a paraphrase:  Some people like to teach history. (Beirich, 21)  These methods are used to teach you about the issue of plagiarism, and to show you that historians always try to attribute properly their sources.  This is the idea:  You cannot claim another’s ideas as your own.  In addition, avoid quoting from the Introductions of the three works.  The information contained in them is provided as background material only.  Make your arguments from the texts themselves–there is more than enough information present for you to make realistic conclusions about the works.
Your essay should use a standard format: 12 font, double spaced, one inch margin.  Be sure to proofread your paper carefully; spelling, grammar, and other issues related to proper presentation and usage are a significant part of this assignment.  If you have any questions regarding topic, thesis argument, paper format, and/or presentation, please do not hesitate to ask.  In most cases I can alleviate a concern before it becomes a problem, but you have to ask for help or make me aware of the situation ahead of time.  Informing me of any and all issues near to or on the day the paper is due makes it extremely difficult for me to help you.

INSTRUCTIONS: But what should the Academy tackle next? What exhibits should it create, what films should it archive, and what histories should it preserve? For this assessment, you are going to write a persuasive letter to Dara Jaffe, curator of the Academy Museum, arguing for the creation of a new exhibit.
CONTENT: In this letter, please specify:
What era of world history or culture do you want preserved? (Specifically lgbtq+ culture and inspired films)
What movies should be archived by the Academy? (any lgbtq+ film)
What objects should go in the exhibit?
Who should be interviewed for materials?
How would you like the exhibit to be designed?
REQUIREMENTS: Your letter should be at least 3 pages double spaced and contain at least 4 reliable sources, cited in Chicago style.