To what extent were their lives a product of the choices they made and the larger contexts in which they lived?

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Consider the lives of Jack Johnson, Alfons Heck and Loung Ung. To what extent were their lives a product of the choices they made and the larger contexts in which they lived? Be sure to cite specific events in each of their lives that address this issue of agency versus life circumstance. In the final page or paragraph of your essay, reflect on how this issue of agency or circumstance affects your own sense of self as a global citizen in the 21st century.

Write a 500-word report describing some of the efforts of Americans as they supported World War II from the home front.

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PROJECT: WORLD WAR II – HOME FRONT
For most Americans, World War II inspired hard work, cooperation, and patriotism. Citizens bought war bonds and saved scrap metal, and women and minorities filled vacant jobs. Americans coped with rationing and housing shortages. The war also caused population movement. Six million migrants left for cities, many on the West Coast where the war industry mobilized. School enrollment sank as teenagers took jobs or joined the armed services.

Write a 500-word report describing some of the efforts of Americans as they supported World War II from the home front. This should include a paragraph about Rosie the Riveter and the government’s efforts to encourage women and minorities into becoming part of the work force. Include in your essay specific examples of support for World War II from people who lived in your particular area at that time.

To what extent did the Jews offer resistance at Auschwitz?

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To what extent did the Jews offer resistance at Auschwitz?

What is your view about why the Union defeated the Confederacy in the American Civil War?

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Historians disagree about whether the Confederacy lost the Civil War due to social divisions. What is your view about why the Union defeated the Confederacy in the American Civil War?

Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections do you consider the most significant and why?

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For the post, pick two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution.

The Proclamation Act of 1763
The Navigation Acts
The Stamp Act
The Declaratory Act
The Townsend Act
The Boston Massacre
The Coercive Acts

Then, address the following for your selections:

Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections do you consider the most significant and why?
Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.
Link to textbook. please Use ch 5,6 also at least 1 scholarly source :
OpenStax. (2019). U.S. history. OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from

How can the influence of Dolley Madison in the age of Republican motherhood be compared to events or society today?

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How can the influence of Dolley Madison in the age of Republican motherhood be compared to events or society today?

What are some of the everyday elements that would be different if we today were still under a state-focused document like the Articles of Confederation and not the Constitution?

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Consider your daily life. What are some of the everyday elements that would be different if we today were still under a state-focused document like the Articles of Confederation and not the Constitution?

Are you hoping to see a new nation emerge, or are you hoping for a reconciliation with Britain?

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Place yourself (same age, family situation, and relative occupation) in early 1770s Boston. You are inspired to write a letter to someone (family, friend, co-worker, etc.) outside of the area about what you have seen or heard happening with regards to the growing rift with Britain. Below are questions you must address in your letter.

Your nation is on the brink of war. What has caused this?
In your current situation, how has the foreign government impacted you, and what you are seeing evolve as the American government?
Are you hoping to see a new nation emerge, or are you hoping for a reconciliation with Britain?

You are encouraged to be creative with the assignment, but make sure you are using facts from what you have read and learned to guide you. Your letter must be a minimum of one page, double spaced, and written in Times New Roman 12 point font.

Had you been present during these debates and part of any colony, what side would you choose, and why?

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Clergyman Mather Byles, not Benjamin Martin, famously said “Which is better: to be ruled by one tyrant three thousand miles away or by three thousand tyrants one mile away?” in reference to avoiding the chance of going to war with the seemingly unbeatable British. Had you been present during these debates and part of any colony, what side would you choose, and why?

Discuss how you see this modern protest song as continuing the legacy of earlier protest music in America.

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Protest music: Protest music is music that aims to send social messages and make a change (associated with a movement for social change or other current events through music).

Prompt: Choose a song of your choice that you feel qualifies as an example of modern “protest music.” Explain why you feel this song fits the criteria of being a “protest music.” Then, compare and/or contrast this song with some of the music that we have discussed from earlier protest movements in the United States. Discuss how you see this modern protest song as continuing the legacy of earlier protest music in America.

Guidelines:
You must use Chicago style citations (footnotes and a bibliography page) in order to cite your sources. We are using Notes-Bibliography style. You do not need to include footnotes when you are referencing your chosen song. Any other evidence or material taken from any source (including other songs) must include a footnote and entry in the bibliography page!
Essays must be at least 650 words (not including your footnotes/bibliography!). Put the word count in the top right hand corner of your paper beneath your name and date.