Create a working bibliography of at least five sources in one of the approved formats in Chicago/Turabian style. Write words for each source.

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Obama’s Presidential Campaign Strategy

Create a working bibliography (also sometimes called Works Cited or References page) of at least five sources in one of the approved formats in Chicago/Turabian style.

Your bibliography must include the following source types:

  • Two primary sources
  • One scholarly journal article – this must be a peer-reviewed journal article, not a book review or a student published article
  • One secondary source – may not be the Yawp
  • One additional source of your choosing – may not be a source from the eText or a tertiary source (tertiary sources are reference materials, like encyclopedias, dictionaries, and textbooks)

Write 150-200 words for each source (that is about 750-1000 words total or about three pages).

You should discuss the following for each source:

  • A summary of the content of the source
  • A summary of the author’s argument and conclusions
  • A description of the evidence that the author used to support the argument
  • A statement about how and why the source will be helpful for your own research

 

In this 350 word essay, interpret what the document tells you about the Sumerian culture. Using your textbook and lecture notes for general background information, formulate a historical thesis with supporting argumentation from the primary documents listed below.

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Exhaltation of Inana

In this 350 word essay, interpret what the document tells you about the Sumerian culture. Using your textbook and lecture notes for general background information, formulate a historical thesis with supporting argumentation from the primary documents listed below. You must use the document in your paper to receive credit, properly cited and referenced. Read the article thoroughly, with special attention as to how religious beliefs shape culture, the place of the gods in their worldview, and the means of their devotion to those being(s).

 

Choose a Governor of_Hong as your case study Study the historical changes in Hong Kong society under the administration of your target governor Narrow down your project with a particular focus on a research.

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British Governors and Hong Kong Society

TERM PAPER

  1. Choose a Governor of_Hong on one out of 28*) as your case study
  2. Study the historical changes in Hong Kong society under the administration of your target governor
  3. Narrow down your project with a particular focus on a research question (an aspect or issue of social changes, e.g., housing, education, transportation, medical care, human rights etc.)
  4. Think of other written sources to supplement your photographs for presentation, such as history books, scholarly works, governmental documents, archives, surveys, reports, newspapers, and so on
  5. Give your article a title
  6. Word limit: 1,000 — 2,000 English,

 

Of all the civilizations we have studied so far, which POLITY did the best job of fulfilling the three key duties/major characteristics of states? Specify which polity you are choosing and explain HOW it fulfills each of those. Give examples, as well.

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Civilizations

Of all the civilizations we have studied so far, which POLITY did the best job of fulfilling the three key duties/major characteristics of states?
Specify which polity you are choosing and explain HOW it fulfills each of those. Give examples, as well.
We have covered the following lectures:

  • Intro/Rise of First Civilizations
  • Mesopotamia
  • Egypt
  • Ethnolinguistic Groups of ANE
  • Hebrews and Judaism
  • Ancient India
  • Ancient China

This material encompasses the first three chapters of Duiker & Spielvogel.
You MUST CITE THE TEXTBOOK, by specific page numbers, at least 12 times.
If you have hard copy, just use those page numbers. If you have the e-book, use the page numbers that show up on the bottom left of the screen as you read it.

II. List each of the following:
The Ten Commandments, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold-Path, & the three aspects alluded to in the essay Q.

In an essay of 250-500 words, describe what you believe are the major differences over this period and also between daily life in the countryside and the new industrial factories.

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Euro history paper 5

You have now studied the changes in daily life in the 18th and early 19th century. In an essay of 250-500 words, describe what you believe are the major differences over this period and also between daily life in the countryside and the new industrial factories. Be sure to give specific examples and cite your sources.

 

 

In an essay paper pick a time period that would be any time before the civil war, analyze it by summarizing it and saying what it means and providing historical context.

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Time before the civil war

In an essay paper pick a time period that would be any time before the civil war, analyze it by summarizing it and saying what it means and providing historical context.

 

How are the parallel narratives of the life of Jurgis Rudkus in The Jungle, reflective of what is going on in America during this period? Do you think people like Jurgis are truly “free” or are there social and political forces that are limiting their freedom?

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Truly free?

In lecture and through our YAWP chapter 16 readings we have learned that the United States during the period 1865 to 1910 was undergoing extensive and rapid changes economically, politically, and socially. How are the parallel narratives of the life of Jurgis Rudkus in The Jungle, reflective of what is going on in America during this period? Do you think people like Jurgis are truly “free” or are there social and political forces that are limiting their freedom? Also use the Gospel of wealth.

How is Confucian thought expressed in the excerpt from the Analects. What are the most important values for a Confucian? What is proper behavior according to Confucius?

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Discussion Board: Chinese Thought

Assignment: Read the about Chinese Confucianism & Taoism in your textbook. Then read the excerpts from Kishlansky and online.

In a well-written essay of at least 400 words, address the following:

How is Confucian thought expressed in the excerpt from the Analects. What are the most important values for a Confucian?

What is proper behavior according to Confucius?

How are the ideas of Taoism expressed within the Tao Te Ching? What precepts and values are expressed in the work? Consider the ways in which the ideologies of Confucianism and Taoism are similar…and different. How and why might they exist in China simultaneously? How did they contribute to the development of Chinese culture?

Do you find aspects of either Confucianism or Taoism appealing? Expand. How are they compatible (or not compatible) with your own belief system? What do they tell us about difference between Eastern and Western Civilizations?

Make sure that you provide evidence demonstrating that you have read the excerpts and thought about the ideas expressed. Express your opinions and reaction to these schools of thought

 

What is the author’s primary argument? Summarize the source material used to defend the argument. Explain what sources are used.

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Cultural Exchange and the Cold War: How the West Won.

  1. The first paragraph of your essay:

What is the author’s primary argument? You should be able to state this in one sentence. Be clear and concise.

Summarize the source material used to defend the argument. Explain what sources are used (government documents, letters, military records, newspapers, books, other academic articles, etc.).

To be clear: The source material is found in the bibliographic documentation provided by the author. Depending on your article, this documentation can be found at the end of the article in a “Notes”, “Bibliography”, “References”, or “Works Cited” section. Some authors place this documentation at the bottom of each page. These notes are known as “footnotes.”

  1. The second paragraph of your essay: Provide a summary of the article’s content. What important people, places, and events are examined?
  2. The third paragraph of your essay: In your view, what are the article’s strengths? That is, what did the author do well?
  3. The fourth paragraph of your essay:

In your view, what are the article’s weaknesses? That is, what could the author have done better?

  1. Write a paper addressing the items listed in #3 above.
  2. Reminders: (1) Put your name on the paper; (2) Place the bibliographic citation for your chosen article at the top of the first page.

Reading: Cultural Exchange and the Cold War: How the West Won by YALE RICHMOND

 

 

Why is this important to U.S. history? Does it relate to a group or groups who have been forgotten about? Is it about a subject that doesn’t usually fit in to U.S. history classes? Is it usually covered in history classes?

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American Made

Some things to consider as you compose your paper:

  • Why is this important to U.S. history?
  • Does it relate to a group or groups who have been forgotten about?
  • Is it about a subject that doesn’t usually fit in to U.S. history classes? Is it usually covered in history classes?
  • Do few people know about the material?
  • How is it relevant?
  • What can it explain about the U.S.?
  • What can it teach people today about the U.S.?
  • How does this topic impact your world today.