Discipline: History - American history

Write a letter from the perspective of a person who lived through an important historical event, innovation, or movement during the 19th or 20th century. Describe that event, innovation, or movement as if you were someone who actually experienced it, and discuss the potential impact of historical events on the future

 Constitutional amendments exist to correct a perceived problem within the existing document. In previous weeks, you examined the Bill of Rights and the process for constitutional amendments. For this assignment, you will consider a possible constitutional amendment. Choose 1 of the issues listed below. Some are noncontroversial issues for the general public, while others are more […]

 Constitutional amendments exist to correct a perceived problem within the existing document. In previous weeks, you examined the Bill of Rights and the process for constitutional amendments. For this assignment, you will consider a possible constitutional amendment. Choose 1 of the issues listed below. Some are noncontroversial issues for the general public, while others are more […]

The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade.   McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge.  Britain, France, […]

  Post at least one response for each topic below: Compare and contrast the priorities of the Federalists and Antifederalists for the design of the new Constitution. Although the Federalists argued for a stronger central government (and in many ways, they got one), the Antifederalists won important battles, such as the adoption of the Bill […]

1500-2000 words in length, double-spaced, 12-point font) The American Yawp, (Chapters 16-30)

Use specific examples to illustrate your points, but do not merely copy answers from the textbook. Creative thinking and your own wording are important aspects of an effective answer. 

Read Chapters 27 & 28 and the “National Organization for Women, ‘Statement of Purpose’ (1966)”, : According to the authors of the document what justifications have been used to prevent women from enjoying equal opportunities and freedom of choice? What accounts for the disparity in earning power of women compared to men? What areas of […]

American Yawp Chapter 24(200words total) Why were Americans of Japanese ancestry incarcerated during the war? What factors were at play during the interim between the attack on Pearl Harbor in December and the decision to issue Executive Order 9066 the following February? How would you characterize the nature of confinement of Japanese Americans in the […]

in which you discuss the reasons for United States involvement in Vietnam. Outline the ways that the crisis in Vietnam affected the presidencies of Johnson and Nixon. Be sure to set your response within the larger context of the Cold War and specific events within Southeast Asia. In what ways did president Carter try to […]