Category: History

Welcome to our first discussion of the semester! This discussion counts for 25 points. Your total writing should be at least 200 words and you must also post on the work of a colleague. This discussion has three parts. As always, your writing must be your own and must demonstrate genuine reflection on the lessons. […]

Thomas Jefferson once described how too much government creates a dictatorship, too little government creates anarchy, and either outcome harms the citizens. Consider the federal government that the Founders crafted in 1787. It took serious debates for the Founders to sculpt a new government that balanced individual liberty with governmental authority. For this activity, you […]

While he was significant as the United States top commander during the Revolutionary War, George Washington also played an important role as a Founding Father during the formation of the US government after the war. For this task, you will conduct research and write a 250-word essay about Washingtons role as a Founding Father. In […]

Respond to the original discussion below in 250+words using the rubric and sources provided below Curth, L. (2023). Industrial Revolution. World History: The Modern Era. Retrieved November 7, 2023, from MacFarlane, P. J. (2023). Socialism. World History: The Modern Era. Retrieved November 7, 2023, from Gunpowder empires. (2023). World History: The Modern Era. Retrieved November […]

In preparation for the initial post, consider the three (3) Reconstruction Plans below: Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) – Lincoln Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress) Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following: Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated […]

There are two parts to this discussion, with two due dates. Make sure to read this entire page before beginning. Part 1: Due Wednesday, March 27, 11:55 pm 1. Read these two blog posts on the Library of Congress website to learn some background information about the San Francisco Earthquake and Fires of 1906 2. […]

In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2)of the leading causes of the American Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852 The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 The Dred Scott Case of 1857 The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858 Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, […]

complete video critic and Analysis. Link to the video to write over below.

Select an artist from the list below. When researching your selected artist, it is important to go beyond your first Internet search and dig deeper in related references and searches. Find key organizations, galleries, institutions, publications and other resources to explore. Your submission should include: Basic information about the artist such as school, when they […]

The story of Bangladesh is one marked by a rich tapestry of history, struggle, and resilience. Situated in South Asia, Bangladesh is a land of fertile plains formed by the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Here’s a condensed overview of its story: Ancient and Medieval Periods: […]