Describe the transformation in Federal powers that occurred during the U.S. Civil War (1861-65), and later with the 1929 Great Depression and FDR’s New Deal program: what type of expansion happened and what justifications were used for the expansion of these new programs?

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The U.S. Civil War

Instructions
Essay 4  (800+ words):
Describe the transformation in Federal powers that occurred during the U.S. Civil War (1861-65), and later with the 1929 Great Depression and FDR’s New Deal program: what type of expansion happened and what justifications were used for the expansion of these new programs?

Post your initial response to the discussion question no later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. You will not be able to see any of your classmates’ posts until you have posted your initial response.

Describe how confidence is reflected: Choose one character from a work of fiction “Desiree’s Baby”..and one person from a work of non-fiction (Kobabe).

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Work of fiction

Describe how confidence is reflected: Choose one character from a work of fiction “Desiree’s Baby”..and one person from a work of non-fiction (Kobabe).
citation of paraphrased quotations

As you read the assigned authors’ works, reflect on how their words and ideas have shaped contemporary America, our culture, politics, and ethics. Do we uphold the ideals these founders held forth as national priorities for growing a healthy democratic society?

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Eloquence and reason of radical thinkers and the founding fathers of our nation

Use this period of eloquence and reason of radical thinkers and the founding fathers of our nation. The readings give insight into the philosophical conversations and rhetorical reasoning that led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and our nation’s Constitution. The origins in early political parties such as the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.

As you read the assigned authors’ works, reflect on how their words and ideas have shaped contemporary America, our culture, politics, and ethics. Do we uphold the ideals these founders held forth as national priorities for growing a healthy democratic society?

As you read the assigned authors’ works, reflect on how their words and ideas have shaped contemporary America, our culture, politics, and ethics. Do we uphold the ideals these founders held forth as national priorities for growing a healthy democratic society?

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Eloquence and reason of radical thinkers and the founding fathers of our nation

Use this period of eloquence and reason of radical thinkers and the founding fathers of our nation. The readings give insight into the philosophical conversations and rhetorical reasoning that led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and our nation’s Constitution. The origins in early political parties such as the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.

As you read the assigned authors’ works, reflect on how their words and ideas have shaped contemporary America, our culture, politics, and ethics. Do we uphold the ideals these founders held forth as national priorities for growing a healthy democratic society?

Discuss how each speaker (Winthrop, Kennedy, and Reagan) interpreted the phrase “city upon a hill” and if Kennedy and Reagan interpretations are similar to or different from Winthrop’s interpretation? Discuss which parts of Winthrop’s advice do you think would be the most effective in building a strong community? Why?

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A City upon A Hill reading reflection

Step 1: Read John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity.”  Puritan leader John Winthrop’s description of American as a “city upon a hill” contributed to the idea of American exceptionalism. The phrase has been recycled by several politicians, most notably John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

Step 2: Click on the two blue links below to listen to the speeches from Kennedy and Reagan.

**Pay careful attention to how they make use of the “city upon a hill” phrase.

Former President John F. Kennedy’s Speech (Click here to view Former President John F. Kennedy’s speech)

Former President Ronal Reagan’s Speech (Click here to view Former President Ronald Reagan’s speech)

Step 3:  In paragraph one, discuss how each speaker (Winthrop, Kennedy, and Reagan) interpreted the phrase “city upon a hill” and if Kennedy and Reagan interpretations are similar to or different from Winthrop’s interpretation?  While creating your argument, consider when the phrase that were used. For example, Kennedy used the phrase when entering office, and Reagan used the phrase as a farewell when leaving office.  In paragraph two, discuss which parts of Winthrop’s advice do you think would be the most effective in building a strong community? Why? Be specific. In paragraph three, share your thoughts on if you feel America still consider itself a model for the rest of the world? Why or why not? Make sure you provide specific evidence of current events to support your position, and be respectful. Please note: each paragraph should be at least 100-words and remember to indent and edit your paragraphs before submission.

Step 4: Incorporate specific examples from the module’s readings.  This reading reflection must include evidence from the course’s textbook (quotes, paraphrases, and summaries) to support the question.  All evidence should end with an in-text citation, including a summary and paraphrase an in-text citation and work cited are required.  There is an example of how to properly cite the course’s textbook located in the course information folder. Please note: the discussion board will not format your work cited correct, but you will still need to include a work(s) cited if you use any sourced material.

 

Read Ralph Waldo Emerson “American Scholar.” Discuss to what degree you think that the statement above is realistic or feasible? Based on the reading, in paragraph two, share your thoughts on what you think Emerson disliked about the time in which he lived? In the same paragraph, share what about his time period do you think he found hopeful? In paragraph three, explain any similarities between his “modern age” and the world today?

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American Scholar reading reflection

Reading Reflection

Step 1: Read Ralph Waldo Emerson “American Scholar.” Emerson believes that all men should see themselves as possible rulers and shapers of the world. He believes that only in this way will a truly healthy society be possible: “A nation of men will for the first time exist, because each believes himself inspired by the Divine Soul which also inspires all men” (Paragraph 43).

Step 2: In paragraph one, discuss to what degree you think that the statement above is realistic or feasible? Based on the reading, in paragraph two, share your thoughts on what you think Emerson disliked about the time in which he lived? In the same paragraph, share what about his time period do you think he found hopeful? In paragraph three, explain any similarities between his “modern age” and the world today?

Note: each paragraph should be at least 100–words and remember to indent and edit your paragraphs before submission.

Step 3: Incorporate specific examples from the module’s readings. This reading reflection must include evidence from the course’s textbook (quotes, paraphrases, and summaries) to support the question. All evidence should end with an in–text citation, including a summary and paraphrase an in–text citation and work cited are required. There is an example of how to properly cite the course’s textbook located in the course information folder.

Step 4: Attach your Word document to this drop box. This reading reflection must be numbered in paragraph form and formatted according to MLA guidelines, format (12 point, Times New Roman, left justification, double spaced, and indented paragraphs) with a heading (student’s name, instructor’s name, course, and date) in the upper left corner of the first page. In the upper right–hand corner, insert a header with your last name and page number. There is an example MLA template located in the course information folder that you may use.

Failure to follow the above MLA guidelines will result in up to a 10–point deduction. In addition, you should include an in–text citation as well as a works cited page. Failed to do so will result in
following automatic penalties:
• One half letter grade (5 points) for errors within in–text citations and/or works cited
• One letter grade (10 points) for no in–text citation(s)
• Two letter grades (20 points) for no work cited

What imbalance is inherent in the character of Aylmer? What do you think the birthmark represents? What circumstances in the story led you to your interpretation? What is ironic about Aylmer’s dislike of the birthmark? What incidents prepare the reader for the conclusion? Is there a religious element to the story? Do the characters seem to represent certain types of people (archetypes)?

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Discussion 5

“The Birthmark”
Background: This was a period of scientific discoveries and belief in a doctrine of perfectibility.

Note the Classicist and Romantic values.

1. What imbalance is inherent in the character of Aylmer?
2. What do you think the birthmark represents? What circumstances in the story led you to your interpretation?
3. What is ironic about Aylmer’s dislike of the birthmark?
4. What incidents prepare the reader for the conclusion?
5. Is there a religious element to the story?
6. Do the characters seem to represent certain types of people (archetypes)?
7. What seems to be the point of the contrasting settings?
8. What is the theme? What is the author saying about life?

Choose a specific work from our readings. You may also choose another work from our text with instructor approval. Discuss the literary work as a product of particular historical, political, social, or intellectual concerns of the era in which it was produced.

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Choose a specific work from our readings. You may also choose another work from our text with instructor approval. Discuss the literary work as a product of particular historical, political, social, or intellectual concerns of the era in which it was produced. You may also discuss how the work may have challenged those concerns.
You will need to do some research for this essay and include at least one legitimate outside source for this information. Use the Wor-Wic databases to find this source. You may also use a valid web-site that may be mentioned within the databases. Please avoid using non-scholarly sources like Shmoop, Grade Saver, and Wikipedia.
The majority of your essay will involve a close reading of the text and a discussion of the ideas in that text. Show how these ideas relate to the cultural concerns and problems of American society of that era.
Include a Works Cited page listing the literary work and any outside sources used and cited in the essay.

Discuss how each speaker (Winthrop, Kennedy, and Reagan) interpreted the phrase “city upon a hill” and if Kennedy and Reagan interpretations are similar to or different from Winthrop’s interpretation? Discuss which parts of Winthrop’s advice do you think would be the most effective in building a strong community? Why?

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A City upon A Hill reading reflection

Step 1: Read John Winthrop’s “A Model of Christian Charity.”  Puritan leader John Winthrop’s description of American as a “city upon a hill” contributed to the idea of American exceptionalism. The phrase has been recycled by several politicians, most notably John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

Step 2: Click on the two blue links below to listen to the speeches from Kennedy and Reagan.

**Pay careful attention to how they make use of the “city upon a hill” phrase.

Former President John F. Kennedy’s Speech (Click here to view Former President John F. Kennedy’s speech)

Former President Ronal Reagan’s Speech (Click here to view Former President Ronald Reagan’s speech)

Step 3:  In paragraph one, discuss how each speaker (Winthrop, Kennedy, and Reagan) interpreted the phrase “city upon a hill” and if Kennedy and Reagan interpretations are similar to or different from Winthrop’s interpretation?  While creating your argument, consider when the phrase that were used. For example, Kennedy used the phrase when entering office, and Reagan used the phrase as a farewell when leaving office.  In paragraph two, discuss which parts of Winthrop’s advice do you think would be the most effective in building a strong community? Why? Be specific. In paragraph three, share your thoughts on if you feel America still consider itself a model for the rest of the world? Why or why not? Make sure you provide specific evidence of current events to support your position, and be respectful. Please note: each paragraph should be at least 100-words and remember to indent and edit your paragraphs before submission.

Step 4: Incorporate specific examples from the module’s readings.  This reading reflection must include evidence from the course’s textbook (quotes, paraphrases, and summaries) to support the question.  All evidence should end with an in-text citation, including a summary and paraphrase an in-text citation and work cited are required.  There is an example of how to properly cite the course’s textbook located in the course information folder. Please note: the discussion board will not format your work cited correct, but you will still need to include a work(s) cited if you use any sourced material.

 

Read Ralph Waldo Emerson “American Scholar.” Discuss to what degree you think that the statement above is realistic or feasible? Based on the reading, in paragraph two, share your thoughts on what you think Emerson disliked about the time in which he lived? In the same paragraph, share what about his time period do you think he found hopeful? In paragraph three, explain any similarities between his “modern age” and the world today?

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American Scholar reading reflection

Reading Reflection

Step 1: Read Ralph Waldo Emerson “American Scholar.” Emerson believes that all men should see themselves as possible rulers and shapers of the world. He believes that only in this way will a truly healthy society be possible: “A nation of men will for the first time exist, because each believes himself inspired by the Divine Soul which also inspires all men” (Paragraph 43).

Step 2: In paragraph one, discuss to what degree you think that the statement above is realistic or feasible? Based on the reading, in paragraph two, share your thoughts on what you think Emerson disliked about the time in which he lived? In the same paragraph, share what about his time period do you think he found hopeful? In paragraph three, explain any similarities between his “modern age” and the world today?

Note: each paragraph should be at least 100–words and remember to indent and edit your paragraphs before submission.

Step 3: Incorporate specific examples from the module’s readings. This reading reflection must include evidence from the course’s textbook (quotes, paraphrases, and summaries) to support the question. All evidence should end with an in–text citation, including a summary and paraphrase an in–text citation and work cited are required. There is an example of how to properly cite the course’s textbook located in the course information folder.

Step 4: Attach your Word document to this drop box. This reading reflection must be numbered in paragraph form and formatted according to MLA guidelines, format (12 point, Times New Roman, left justification, double spaced, and indented paragraphs) with a heading (student’s name, instructor’s name, course, and date) in the upper left corner of the first page. In the upper right–hand corner, insert a header with your last name and page number. There is an example MLA template located in the course information folder that you may use.

Failure to follow the above MLA guidelines will result in up to a 10–point deduction. In addition, you should include an in–text citation as well as a works cited page. Failed to do so will result in
following automatic penalties:
• One half letter grade (5 points) for errors within in–text citations and/or works cited
• One letter grade (10 points) for no in–text citation(s)
• Two letter grades (20 points) for no work cited