Worth 20 points Write an essay using a variety of sources to answer the following question: Was the industrial revolution a positive or negative development in human history? Sources: MacGregor, Victorian Tea Set, 100 Objects, 600-605; Marx and Engels, The Communist Manifesto, from Andrea et al, THR, pp.249-253; McKay et al, The Testimony of Young […]
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decolonization
Write a narrative essay from the perspective of a citizen from a country in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East undergoing decolonization during or after the Cold War. How did the Cold War and the process of decolonization impact you as an individual and your country as whole. Consider things like: transitions in leadership, propaganda […]
Ancient Sparta
Start your paper with a very short introduction paragraph on your topic. Include a thesis statement in this introduction. This sentence will explain what thepaper is about and tell the reader the main issues which will be explored in the body ofthe paper. Focus in on your topic and include lots of specific details. A […]
Ancient Egypt and Ancient Kush
Write it in 5 sentences, no copy and paste.4. Compare and contrast the fall of Egypt with the fall of Kush. 5. Recall the role of women in hunter-gatherer societies and in early farming societies. How was the role of women in Egypt both similar and different from what it was in the other societies?
Research project
Short research paper: The MLA-formatted 5-7 page research paper that includes a clearly defined position, argument, and evidence (from primary and the secondary sources). Topic: The topic of the paper is based on the required reading/book titled The Captured: A True Story of Abduction on the Texas Frontier by Scott Zesch. Author Scott Zesch uses […]
Any topic (writer’s choice)
Expository writing is writing that has a purpose of explaining, informing, or describing. In other words, expository writing is about providing information to the reader about a particular topic or subject. Our study of African American history provides insight into many issues that society is grappling with today. Choose a topic to expound upon, explain […]
Indian Removal
Please read the week 14 (FILES) article titled “Indian Removal. PDF” as well as your text and answer the following questions in your essay. Discussion Forum Topic: How do we rectify or understand the two descriptions of Andrew Jackson: the traditional and Zinns portrayal? What do you think? Support your position through research. Elaborate and […]
The Rule of Charlemagne
1. Who was Charlemagne and was he a successful ruler? Explain. Give examples as appropriate. USE AT LEAST ONE MLA IN-TEXT CITATION TO OUR TEXTBOOK (Cole and Symes125). CHOOSE ANY ESSAY QUESTION. For EACH one you choose, write an essay of about 2 to 2-1/2 pages. Be very specific in answering the questions. Use the […]
life of Frederick Douglass
Read the Life and Times of Frederick Douglass and answer the following 2 questions in essay form (sentences in paragraph). All work must be in your own words: no quotes or use of other sources other than this autobiography or the text. The question that is worth 100 points must be at least a minimum […]
my life and the constitution
For this assignment, you will find a part of the Constitution or Amendments that you believe directly affects you. You will decide how this affects you, and why you believe the Constitution is still important today. Please check for correct grammar/punctuation/spelling before submitting and write in complete sentences. Be sure to list your sources. This […]