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Category: History
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Title: The African Origin of Civilization: Examining Ancient Egypt’s Influence on Society, Colonialism, and Slavery in Africa.
Examine ancient Egypt as the origin of civilization and its effect on Africa with matters such as society, colonialism, and slavery. Use scholarly sources and journals such as Samir Amin’s Eurocentrism, J. F. Ade Ajayi’s Tradition and Change in Africa, and Cheikh Anta Diop’s The African Origin of Civilization.
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Formal Research Paper Proposal: Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health I. Introduction A. Background information on the topic of social media and mental health B. Explanation of why this topic is important and relevant
Student will submit of formal research paper proposal. The proposal must include a proposal for the research paper, a working thesis statement, and an outline of support for the thesis statement. There must also be an outline of the student’s plan to complete the paper.
Please look over the rubric, this is how I will grade your proposal.
This should be no more than three pages.
Outline to help you.
I-Intro (background info about your topic) , Working thesis statement.
II Outline of support One (think in terms of chapters) from Thesis statement
III Outline of support two (think in terms of chapters) from Thesis statement
IV Outline of support three (think in terms of chapters) from Thesis statement
V Outline of plan to complete the paper. (Calendar of when, you are going to work/write on each part to finish by last week of class July 3rd -
Title: The Invention of Valentine’s Day: A Modern Tradition Introduction: Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a popular holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is often associated with the exchange
After having read the texts and watched the clips, come up with your own example of Invention of Tradition. This
could be a particularly product, or a national holiday, or any other
relevant example you can find. Introduce your example and explain why it
qualifies as an invented traditio.
relevance of the example;
– argumentation and support of your
arguments. Make sure that your example is supported by reference to the
literature (such as Hobsbawn vut can also be other material) and explain
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Title: “A Comparison of Early Writings: Examining the Influence of Society on Writing Development”
Compare two of the early writings from pg. 101-105. What differences or similarities do you notice in letter/symbol forms as well as the objects on which the writing was etched? To what extent does the type of society (river basin, seafaring, and so on), namely its contexts, seem to affect the development of writing in that region (date, type, purpose, and so on)?
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Title: “Fighting for Fair Wages: A Call to Improve Labor Conditions in Our Community” Headline: “Join the Movement for Fair Wages: Fighting for Better Labor Conditions in Our Region” In recent years, there has
Write a 2- to 3-page (500- to 750-word) article addressing the following:
Identify a current aspect of labor that should be improved in your region, community, or family.
Draft a headline for your article that best captures a description of your social movement.
Describe the origin of the labor issue and connect it to a labor movement discussed in this week’s resources or to another cause. Be as specific as you can.
Define the change(s) you wish to see.
Explain what steps or actions will bring about the needed change(s).
Include a summary paragraph that will inspire people to join you.
There should be at least two references within the body of the article with full details listed on the References page at the bottom. You may use our textbook as a resource.
Please use the Undergraduate Paper Template to format and submit this assignment.
Click on the following link to download and use the Walden Writing Center Undergraduate Paper template: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/generalLinks to an external site. -
Title: The Civil Rights Movement: A Struggle for Equality and Justice in America The Civil Rights Movement began in the late 1950s and lasted until the late 1960s. It was a social and political movement aimed at ending
Your essay should be at least four paragraphs,
with the first paragraph describing how the movement began,
the second paragraph describing the important people and organizations in that movement,
the third paragraph describing the goals of the movement,
and the fourth paragraph describing the accomplishments of the movement and the effects of the movement on civil rights in America. -
Title: Exploring the Use and Interpretation of Written Records, Material Culture, and Language in Ancient Civilizations
Instructions: Please let the following questions guide you as you work through the assigned
reading and create your homework response paper. A response paper should consist of at least
one double-spaced page, and no more than about three. 1) Sansone writes (on pg. 2) that some historians feel as though written records from an
ancient civilization provide “more truthful… evidence of their lives” than material
culture or other remains. Do you agree with this idea?
2) Reread Sansone’s discussion of the Cycladic “mother goddesses,” particularly the bit
about “works of art” on page 6. Do you think these sculptures were “works of art” for
the ancient Cycladic people, or is this a modern idea? What is a work of art? 3) What was the Minoan language, Linear A, most often used for, according to Sansone?
What does this say about Minoan civilization? (See pg. 10 -
Title: The Influence of Romanticism on Ballet: Exploring the Political and Social Context of 19th Century France and its Reflection in Dance Theatre
Read “In Pursuit of the Sylph” by Deborah Jowitt, and Jennifer Homas writes in The NewYorker about Akram Khan’s Giselle, find article in Files Section of BB – Readings .
Answer questions, including what are the main characteristics/qualities of a Romantic ballet? Briefly describe the political and social conditions in France during the 1830s & 1840s. Are these conditions reflected in the ballets created at that time? What technical elements (staging or danced) are new to dance theatre during the period?
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The Legacy of Roscoe Robinson Jr.: African American Military History from 1877 to 2017 Introduction African Americans have a long and complex history in the United States military. From fighting for their own freedom during the Civil War to
In essay format
Syllabus States:
Your posts must be at least 300 words in content. In-depth explanations of the exact expectations are located in the Discussion area of the class.
1. You will need to have at least 300 words in this post plus full references. Research must be done in the library using JSTOR database or other sources that are creditable.
2. You must reference using one of the three formats and following your major’s designated style: MLA, APA, CS, Kate L. Turabian’s Manual, and the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES! (See syllabus for links to the Style websites to learn how to cite and references)
Citations/references use your major degree’s style. See the link for your major’s style: APA Style: https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/apa-style-guide-info.html
Pick one historical figure or group listed below- each of these people or groups are connected to African American Military History from 1877 to 2017.
This essay is about African Americans in the United States MILITARY and the history should focus on the military service of the units, regiments and people. They are both graded with the essay grading rubric. Therefore, do not use your textbook or an encyclopedia. Research in the library or from the course bibliography. You use at least one academic source. You may research on the internet, but if you do, you must use credible sources only (Wikipedia, About.com, blogs etc are not credible sources, for example). The following links can help you determine which sources are credible or non-credible during your research: Credible vs non-credible sources (https://writingcenter.appstate.edu/sites/writingcenter.appstate.edu/files/Credible%20v%20Non-Credible%20Sources13.pdf), Getting Started With Resource (https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/online-research/search/getting-started.html), Why I Shouldn’t Use Wikipedia (https://apus.libanswers.com/faq/2229), and Identifying with Resources (https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/resources-services/Writing/writing-center/the-research-process.html).
Remember that this is a formal essay and you need an introduction (with a thesis statement), body, and conclusion paragraphs. You must also use at least one academic source. Tell the class the history of this person(s) as it relates to African American Military History and remember to cite where you found your information. You must label your Discussion heading with the key figure’s name or group’s name (Roscoe Robinson Jr.).
Pick one from the list below of African American Military figures: Roscoe Robinson Jr.
Video Research: Fighting for racial equality in the military (https://youtu.be/pl5htZ1juiI?si=nmZjQ0hZn4mraqC9) and World War II: Black American History #31 (https://youtu.be/U7wrwPnQVg4?si=Y-VxGfVoqXwoznnt)