What caused the French to withdraw from Vietnam? Why did the fighting in Vietnam turn into a stalemate by the mid-1960s? How did Cold War politics lead to the United States fighting in the Vietnam War?

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

Answer the following questions in at least 3-5 complete sentences each and include supportive details:

  1. What caused the French to withdraw from Vietnam?
  2. Why did the fighting in Vietnam turn into a stalemate by the mid-1960s?
  3. How did Cold War politics lead to the United States fighting in the Vietnam War?
  4. What was the result of the overthrow of Diem in Vietnam?

 

What are the origins of the modern Civil Rights movement and how did it evolve over the course of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? Based on both gains and challenges during this period, would you consider the Civil Rights movement a success or failure?

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 Civil Rights movement

What are the origins of the modern Civil Rights movement and how did it evolve over the course of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? Based on both gains and challenges during this period, would you consider the Civil Rights movement a success or failure?

Provide a brief overview of the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. How did they differ? How has each impacted modern society? Describe the rise of Alexander the Great and his conquests across Asia.

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HIS 101 unit 2 assignment

Provide a brief overview of the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. How did they differ? How has each impacted modern society?

Describe the rise of Alexander the Great and his conquests across Asia.

What events led to the fall of the Roman Republic, and the rise of Julius Caesar and his heir, Octavian?

How was Christianity able to grow from a small, persecuted sect within the Roman Empire to the status of a state religion?

What conditions led to the collapse of Roman rule of the western empire in the Fifth Century C.E.?

 

Was Aeneas right or wrong to kill Turnus at the end of the Aeneid?

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CASE STUDY

In 500-1000 words, address the following question:

Was Aeneas right or wrong to kill Turnus at the end of the Aeneid?

In making your case, use both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are the texts by Greek and Roman authors (e.g. Iliad, Odyssey, Oresteia, Aeneid) or works of Greek or Roman art. Secondary sources are books and articles by modern scholars (e.g. the pieces by Clausen and Galinsky provided as PDF files below). In addition to the secondary sources, below are some passages and a work of Roman art you may find useful as primary sources. You may wish to refer to other passages from the texts we have read. If you do additional research (optional–not required), be sure to cite any books or articles you use (sample citation format below). Be sure to quote specific words and/or phrases from the primary and secondary sources to support your argument. (If using a work of art as a primary source, discuss specific features of the work.)

To what extent was industrialization a triumph or disaster? Take a global perspective in your response.

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Industrialization

a. Your essay must have a one-sentence introduction in the form of a thesis statement that directly addresses the question, as well as a one-sentence conclusion that restates the thesis statement. The essay must have a clear, coherent structure utilizing topic and concluding sentences and use specific supporting evidence.

b. For your arguments and supporting evidence, you may utilize various materials from the first semester, with an obvious focus on the final unit of the term. Materials may include readings, handouts, presentations, films and any other relevant course material to formulate your answer to the question.

Essay Question:
To what extent was industrialization a triumph or disaster?
Take a global perspective in your response.

Write an essay about the Texas war for Independence. Explain its overall greater affect on history. Starting with the context of the Event, then the background of the event, and finally its impact on the world.

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Texas War for Independence Final project

Write an essay about the Texas war for Independence. Explain its overall greater affect on history. Starting with the context of the Event, then the background of the event, and finally its impact on the world.

What does it mean to be “free” in the 1870s? Are there certain understood requirements that must be met in order to be considered free?

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Freedom

What does it mean to be “free” in the 1870s? Are there certain understood requirements that must be met in order to be considered free?  By using 2 primary sources which will be provided  and at least one from the textbook.

 

Write an essay on when the United Nations started and what it purpose.

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The United Nations

Write an essay on when the United Nations started and what it purpose.

Find a tourism organization that advocates for its members, it can be a national or more global organization, and identify a key issue the organization is concerned about currently. Post a link to the page you found and summarize the issue, what the organization is advocating for, and what impact the issue could have on the tourism industry.

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Travel and Tourism Topics

The travel and tourism industry is a vital component of the global economy. For many regions and countries, tourism is their main source of revenue. There are many different industry organizations that will advocate for legislation to benefit the tourism industry. Much like the National Restaurant Association, the organization will feature some key issues and legislative interests on their website.

Find a tourism organization that advocates for its members, it can be a national or more global organization, and identify a key issue the organization is concerned about currently. Post a link to the page you found and summarize the issue, what the organization is advocating for, and what impact the issue could have on the tourism industry.

Chapter 4. Food and Beverage Services

Write an essay on how slavery helped build a world economy.

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How Slavery Helped Build a World Economy

Write an essay on how slavery helped build a world economy.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-slavery-helped-build-a-world-economy