The 1930s was a pivotal decade for workers and their unions in the United States. At the height of the economy of the “Roaring Twenties,” the possibilities for unions and working-class political activism seemed to be at an all-time low. However, during the Great Depression of the 1930s, workers began to rebuild the labor movement. […]
Define and discuss the ideas of the “American Dream” and “happiness” as portrayed in THE AWAKENING (Kate Chopin), THE GREAT GATSBY (F. Scott Fitzgerald), and FENCES (August Wilson). All three works must be examined, but you may choose to place greater emphasis on two of the works. Be specific and provide examples from each work.
Professor”s instructions below: The purpose of this discussion is to evaluate the African American experience during the World War I era. For this discussion, review your readings for Unit 7 and read the following scenario carefully. Feel free to do research outside the course if you’d like other points of view. Scenario: John Smith was […]
Format: A three- or four-page paper, typed and double-spaced using Times New Roman or similar font. Prompt: In the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century, American Progressive reformers redefined and reoriented how the white middle class understood femininity and masculinity. First, clarify how these Progressive reformers understood either femininity or masculinity (do not try to handle […]
Briefly summarize the Supreme Court case, Korematsu v. US, in your own words. What constitutional issues were involved in Korematsu v. US?
In at least 750 words, answer the following prompt: Was the American Revolution a radical or conservative revolution? Requirements: no outside sources minimum THREE primary sources: https://www.americanyawp.com/reader.html Links to an external site. can use textbook and lectures 750 words minimum double spaced 12 point font must have title no heading Works Cited page required–no style […]
The civil war in the United States of America was fought over the issue of slavery, and ended with the defeat of the Confederacy and the abolition of slavery. The war began in 1861, when the southern states seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America. The Confederacy was defeated in 1865, […]
What are some significant components of the president’s climate change agenda that may impact local communities? How can this climate change goal impact the world? Comment: Read the three news articles about climate change. What are some of the most important environmental issues we are facing today? What is the responsibility of developed nations like […]
1. What were the specific accusations against George Burroughs? 2.How does this accusations compare to those against Tituba and Sarah Good we examined last week? How are the similar? How are they different? 3.Reading the accusations closely (including Parris’s transcript of his interrogation), what was Burroughs’s relationship to the Salem community? 4. What role did […]
Watch the videos for this week. Considering their impending depopulation crisis, what policies or ideologies do you believe should be implemented to encourage the Japanese people to have more babies? Respond to this question and at least two of your classmates to receive full credit. Your original post must be at least 300 words.
