How did the Roman emperors “subvert” the message of Jesus? What was the common role of martyrs, monks and “consecrated virgins” in Constantine’s Byzantium?

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Directions: Select one question from below. 450-500 words

  1. Historically, people of one religion have been compelled to dominate and control the cultural space of another? [such as was the case with early Christians]. What is the nature of your response to change in the cultural space? Discuss a particular example you have experienced. Compare your response with a contemporary example that supports (or negates) your approach.
  1. How did the Roman emperors “subvert” the message of Jesus? Describe three ways/methods.
  2. What was the common role of martyrs, monks and “consecrated virgins” (p.163) in Constantine’s Byzantium?
  1. Is there any substantive difference in the prayers of those we hold aloft and the homeless person? [read Matthew 25: 31-45] Provide historical (or contemporary) example to support your discussion.

 

Write an essay explaining how Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, made a persuasive and impassioned case for independence from British rule for the 13 colonies and propelled the Declaration of Independence of the founding of the Republic.

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British rule for the 13 colonies

Write an essay explaining how Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, made a persuasive and impassioned case for independence from British rule for the 13 colonies and propelled the Declaration of Independence of the founding of the Republic.

 

Reflecting on the the four parts of neoliberalism, how has neoliberalism affect Asian development? You may choose one country in particular.

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Neoliberalism

Reflecting on the the four parts of neoliberalism (set of economic reform policies; ideology; prescriptive model for the state different from previous models; and mode of governance), how has neoliberalism affect Asian development? You may choose one country in particular.

Explain the attack on Harper’s Ferry. Examine the actions of the local townspeople, the local slaves, and the federal government during the attack. Assess what reasons explain the failure of the attack.

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Midnight Rising Essay

READ THE BOOK MIDNIGHT RISING

1) You are a Union supporter writing about John Brown’s raid in 1864. Answer the following questions from your point of view about John Brown and his actions.
• Examine John Brown’s early life and his family experiences. Explain how those experiences influenced his abolitionism and his actions at Harper’s Ferry.
• Examine his actions in Kansas. Explain how those beliefs foreshadowed his actions in Virginia.
• Examine specific men and women who helped John Brown. Assess their motives. Examine their actions to support him. Decide who played the largest roles in helping John Brown and explain what actions they took.
• Explain the attack on Harper’s Ferry. Examine the actions of the local townspeople, the local slaves, and the federal government during the attack. Assess what reasons explain the failure of the attack.
• Explain the public reaction to the capture and trials of the men. Compare and contrast how Northerners and Southerners responded to the trial and execution. Explain how those foreshadowed the divisions of the Civil War.
• Assess how Brown’s Raid influenced the events preceding the Civil War. Examine the way the attack divided American society and how it fueled sectional differences.

Conduct research and create a resume and bibliography of an individual who is significant in World History and who lived between the birth of civilization to about the year 1600.

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World History

Conduct research and create a resume and bibliography of an individual who is significant in World History and who lived between the birth of civilization to about the year 1600. The name must be chosen from the following list of historical personalities:

  1. Chin Shi Huangdi
  2. Empress Wu
  3. Cleopatra VII
  4. Pericles
  5. Tiberius Gracchus
  6. Cicero
  7. Marcus Aurelius
  8. Octavian Augustus
  9. Omar Khayyam
  10. Justinian
  11. Belisarius
  12. Pachacuti Inka
  13. Zheng He
  14. Thomas Aquinas
  15. Lorenzo de’ Medici

Objectives of the Resume Assignment

Utilize secondary and/or primary sources to create a modern-day record of an individual who is significant in World History and who lived between the birth of civilization to about the year 1600.

 

How did some Africans try to resist colonial rule? How did some Africans use aspects of European influences to reject European domination?

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European domination

How did some Africans try to resist colonial rule? How did some Africans use aspects of European influences to reject European domination?

Consider the definition of entrepreneurship presented at the beginning of the course. Where do entrepreneurship and free markets fit within the principles above?

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Discussion Thread: Entrepreneurship and Christian Worldview

Our biblical worldview as historians rests on a few important principles. Among these are the following:

God has established order, intelligence, and truth in the universe and history (Isaiah 42:5, John 1:1, John 1:14, Acts 17: 25 & 28, Romans 11: 36);
The Bible provides principles of ethics that guide our evaluation of people and nations (Exodus 20: 1-17); and
The Bible teaches all men to recognize their human limitations. (Psalm 90, Psalm 139).

Consider the definition of entrepreneurship presented at the beginning of the course. Where do entrepreneurship and free markets fit within the principles above? Defend your answer with well-reasoned arguments, and feel free to include additional biblical principles to back up your argument.

Why did women begin joining reform movements at this point in American history? Why do you think the causes of abolitionism and women’s rights were so intertwined in the early years of these movements?

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 Women’s Reform Movements

Write an analysis of Women’s Reform Movements in the 1840s and 1850s.

Why did women begin joining reform movements at this point in American history?

Why do you think the causes of abolitionism and women’s rights were so intertwined in the early years of these movements?

What do you think the reformers accomplished or failed to accomplish? Explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.

Should be 300 words minimum.

 

Do you think that Tecumseh’s grievances against the white men are an accurate reflection of 19th century euro American attitudes about Indian people? Which of his grievances do you feel to be the most egregious? How and why?

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A Questions for Week 9 Blackboard Required Readings

  1.  How does Tecumseh need to convince the Osage people that the “white men” are dangerous and not to be trusted?
  2. Do you think that Tecumseh’s grievances against the white men are an accurate reflection of 19th century euro American attitudes about Indian people? Which of his grievances do you feel to be the most egregious? How and why?
  3. What does this speech tell you about Tecumseh? What kind of man was he? Do you think Tecumseh’s speech successfully united the Indian nations? How and why?
  4. Regarding the Cherokee nation, Two Documents on Cherokee Removal, what did the author of the congressional message mean when he said, “the strength of the Redman has become his weakness”?
  5. The author claims that “in addition to that first rights, the right of inheritance and peaceable possession, we have the faith and pledge of the United States, repeated, entreaties made at various times. By these treaties our rights as a separate people are distinctly acknowledged and guarantees given that they shall be secured and protected”. What is meant by “the right of inheritance and peaceable possession”? How is this claim related to the issue of tribal sovereignty? What is a treaty? How do the Cherokee interpretations of the treaties differ from those of the United States?
  6. The authors referenced the 1790 Intercourse Act that placed nearly all interaction between Indian and non-Indians under federal not state control, established the boundaries of Indian country, protected Indian lands against non-Indian aggression, subjected trading with Indians to federal regulation, and stipulated that injuries against Indians by non-Indians was a federal crime. The conduct of Indians among themselves while in Indian country was left entirely to the tribes. How do these grievances in this entry violate the spirit and law of the Intercourse Act?
  7. According to Lewis Ross ET AL, what are the authors primary arguments against removal? Which do you think is their strongest argument?
  8. What do the authors believe will become of the Cherokee nation if they are forced to remove themselves from their ancestral lands?
  9. Why do you think their arguments did not end the removal of the Cherokees?
  10. According to black hawk’s surrender speech, Blackhawks message is one of defiance, dismay, and dignity. What specific examples illustrate each of these characteristics?
  11. How does Black Hawk describe white men? How are these descriptions similar to those of other Indian descriptions of white men in this chapter?
  12. What cultural differences between American Indians and the white man are evident in this century? Do you think matters could have been handled differently to bridge the gap between such differences? How and why?

 

Define Impressionism and describe two specific examples. Explain how the theme of war has influenced 20th century art – use two examples.

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 Romanticism vs realism

Let’s lighten your load a bit this week and only write two responses! Choose any two of the following. Romanticism vs realism – define each and compare/contrast one example of each

  • Define Impressionism and describe two specific examples.
  • Explain how the theme of war has influenced 20th century art – use two examples.
  • Explain how the theme of psychology has influenced 20th century art – two examples.
  • Choose one of the following artists and explain how they have contributed to art history with innovations: Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali (suggested 2-3 examples).