Compare the newspaper’s coverage of the event. Where do the stories align? In what ways do they differ? What different perspectives are represented? What context or “texture” do you learn about your historical event?

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20th Century Event Newspaper Assignment

Possible Points: 30

Due Date: November 28

According to the Center for History and News Media, George Mason University, “Historians generally use newspapers for three purposes: learning facts about specific events; looking for long-term trends; and searching for details or the “texture” surrounding an event—a fact or story that illuminates or complicates a larger pattern.”

You will choose a twentieth century event – any event – and examine how that event was reported in newspapers at the time. If you are interested in exploring WWI or WWII, it might be a good idea to focus on a specific event related to the war since the world wars are so large in scope.

Basic Requirements:

  1. Choose a twentieth century event – one you’re interested in or one you have a personal connection to (maybe you have a family member who is a Vietnam Vet, for example)
  2. Collect 3 newspaper articles on your event (it would be a good idea, if possible, to have a national newspaper, a local newspaper, and a foreign newspaper. Each newspaper will cover the event a little differently.)
  3. Compare the newspaper’s coverage of the event. Where do the stories align? In what ways do they differ? What different perspectives are represented? What context or “texture” do you learn about your historical event? [At least two paragraphs here]
  4. Compare how your event was reported in newspapers to how it was presented in the textbook or another secondary source or article. What details does the newspaper provide that secondary sources written long after the event do not provide? [at least one paragraph]
  5. What are the strengths and limitations of using historical newspapers as sources for research? As we move further into a technological era, what sources do you think will be most valuable for learning the details of events that occurred in the 21st century? [at least one paragraph]

 

Digital Newspaper Collections:

Write a 5-page essay about Home Erectus or Australopithecus. Make sure to have a word cite page you can use google Scholar for the research or google should be strong article research.

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Home Erectus or Australopithecus

Write a 5-page essay about Home Erectus or Australopithecus. Make sure to have a word cite page you can use google Scholar for the research or google should be strong article research. You can use MLA format.

 

After reading the novel Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, write an argumentative essay in response to the following prompt: Satrapi is arguing something in her work Persepolis. Identify Satrapi’s main thesis, where she states and restates it in her work.

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Complete Persepolis

After reading the novel Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, write an argumentative essay in response to the following prompt: Satrapi is arguing something in her work Persepolis. Identify Satrapi’s main thesis, where she states and restates it in her work. Then, bolster your claim with further supporting evidence from the work that argues her thesis, as well as sub-arguments that Satrapi uses to drive her point home. Use clear, logic-based reasoning in your writing.

Write an introductory paragraph about the topic including a thesis statement. Explain the historical context of the topic. Identify three or four sub-topics related to the broader topic. Explain why it is related.

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CHIS 212: US History Since 1865

Provide a short response to each question about your pre-selected topic.

1). Write an introductory paragraph about the topic including a thesis statement. Explain the historical context of the topic.

2). Identify three or four sub-topics related to the broader topic. Explain why it is related.

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B).

C).

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3). How does your topic demonstrate the concept of “historical change over time?

4). What were some of the causes of the event, and what were the short and long-term consequences?

5). Historical Complication—-how does your demonstrate historical complication? For example, does it demonstrate intersecting issues such as race, class, gender, power, etc…)

6). If you’re completing a presentation instead of paper what images will you include?

7). Conclusion

  • Arguments, issues at stake?
  • Larger implications?
  • Information applied to other issues?

Assess and discuss the reasons for, and impact of, the Mongol victory over China, Was it “simply” a matter of better military effectiveness, or were societal, economic and related attitudinal elements also influential , if not deteminative?

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Writing Assignment II Module IV

Instructions
Write an essay that answers the following question. Include a heading on the essay that contains your name, name of assignment, & date. Use 14 font 1 ½ ” margins. Any sources other than those provided in class require a footnote (not parenthetical). Submit here.

1.Assess and discuss the reasons for, and impact of, the Mongol victory over China, Was it “simply” a matter of better military effectiveness, or were societal, economic and related attitudinal elements also influential , if not deteminative?

Discuss the cultural and religious conflicts that occurred in the Iberian Peninsula between Muslim and Christian factions and the efforts of Christian Spain to reclaim their territory and move the Muslims back to North Africa.

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Discussion 2 Module 3

The effect of Muslim rule and civilization had major effects on the southern part of Spain, or the Iberian Peninsula. Discuss the cultural and religious conflicts that occurred in the Iberian Peninsula between Muslim and Christian factions and the efforts of Christian Spain to reclaim their territory and move the Muslims back to North Africa.

How and why did the U.S. become involved in Vietnam? What mistakes were made there? What lessons came out of the experience? Did we forget these lessons in future conflicts?

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Conflicts experience

  • How and why did the U.S. become involved in Vietnam?
  • What mistakes were made there?
  • What lessons came out of the experience? Did we forget these lessons in future conflicts?

Write 16 different paragraphs about the prompt above

Foner, Eric, Give Me Liberty!, Vol. 2, 6th ed., W.W. Norton: get EITHER the full edition

Foner, Voices of Freedom, Vol. 2, 6th ed., W.W. Norton

W.W. Norton, Digital Resource Access for Give Me Liberty 6 thed.

 

How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements of his administration? Did he admit to any shortcomings or failures? Can criticisms of Cleveland be found in the platforms of the Republican Party, or the Inaugural Address of his successor? Was Cleveland honest in the discussions of his policies?

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Document Project

THE DOCUMENT PROJECT requires the following documents relating to the first presidential administration of Grover Cleveland [1885-1889]. This period is critical in understanding the history of the United States: a slice in the history of industrialization and the costs pf “creative destruction.” This period extended over the labor unrest of 1886. including the Haymarket Affair, and the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887.

QUESTION:
How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements of his administration? Did he admit to any shortcomings or failures? Can criticisms of Cleveland be found in the platforms of the Republican Party, or the Inaugural Address of his successor? Was Cleveland honest in the discussions of his policies? Does he ever present weak or false arguments as if they were indisputable truths? What were his expressed attitudes towards business, farmers, and workers? How did Cleveland view economic and social reforms? Does he seem to anticipate any future crisis caused by dramatic changes?

WORK CITED PAGE REQUIRED.
ALSO, THESE ARE ALL THE LINKS TO ARTICLES NEEDED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. TRY TO REFER TO JUST THESE ARTICLES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/1884-democratic-party-platform
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/republican-party-platform-1884
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/elections/1884
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/inaugural-address-40
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/first-annual-message-first-term
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/second-annual-message-first-term
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/third-annual-message-first-term
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/fourth-annual-message-first-term
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/1888-democratic-party-platform
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/republican-party-platform-1888
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/elections/1888
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/inaugural-address-41

Based on the article “Race and Identity” and the information provided in the textbook, assess the significance of racial identity in World War II.

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Race and Identity

Based on the article “Race and Identity” and the information provided in the textbook, assess the significance of racial identity in World War II.

What are some of the concepts that Franco and other tyrants have adopted from the Dictator’s Playbook? How did the “Army of Africa” assist Franco in his push for power? Where did they come from?

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Discussion Essay

Answer the following question by watching this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxVth7qRgI )

1 What are some of the concepts that Franco and other tyrants have adopted from the Dictator’s Playbook?

2 How did the “Army of Africa” assist Franco in his push for power? Where did they come from?

3 What is meant by Franco.s “ruthlessness”?

4 What 3 groups did Franco need in order to establish complete control?

5 How were republican sympathizers treated after the end of hostilities?

6 What did the Franco regime do with the republican women that were pregnant and what happened to their babies after they were born?

7 Who was Franco’s successor and did he continue his ultra right policies?