How did the Berlin Conference of 1884 shape the subsequent colonization of Africa? How did imperial conquest and industrial advances affect Western society, culture, and politics in the late nineteenth century?

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History

Select one of the following questions, and write a reflective essay of 250-350 words on the topic, utilizing evidence and examples from the Week’s reading assignments.
1. How did the Berlin Conference of 1884 shape the subsequent colonization of Africa?
2. How did imperial conquest and industrial advances affect Western society, culture, and politics in the late nineteenth century?
3. In what ways were imperial wars form the 1890s to 1914 relevant to the outbreak of World War I?

What institutions did New York and Pennsylvania establish in 1832? What was one of the principal demands of urban workers? What sector of children did not receive a sound public education?

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U.S History to 1877 Multiple choice questions

You may use any resources to answer these questions. If you can find the textbook called “Introduction to American History volume 1 to 1877” online, then it would be helpful for answering these questions. There are no attachments or links to provide for this assignment. Explanations would be appreciated, but are not necessary. Please highlight/bold the right answer.

Chapter 10 of the textbook

1. The father of pacifism is __________.

  • Samuel Colt
  • Elihu Burritt
  • Peter Cooper
  • Oliver Evans

2. The American diet was heavy in ___________.

  • fresh vegetables
  • grain
  • dairy
  • fatty meats

3. Parts of cities that decayed became known as __________.

  • plantations
  • reservations
  • almshouses
  • slums

4. What institutions did New York and Pennsylvania establish in 1832?

  • Free public schools
  • Prisons
  • Hospitals
  • Mason chapters

5. What was one of the principal demands of urban workers?

  • Lower wages
  • Free public schools
  • More time at work
  • Hiring of more managers

6. The primary goal of public education was to teach __________.

  • African Americans to read
  • Women’s rights
  • morality
  • Indian history

7. What sector of children did not receive a sound public education?

  • Urban eastern children
  • Rural western children
  • Immigrant children
  • Short children

8. Communitarians believed in sharing __________.income

  • spouses
  • children
  • parents

9. According to the 1830 map of territorial growth, what state was in the Far West?Texas

  • Missouri
  • Oklahoma
  • Kansas

Chapter 11

1. What large animal inhabited the Great Plains?

  • The giraffe
  • The elephant
  • The buffalo
  • The polar bear

2. Over time, what did Army posts become?

Missions

Prisons

Schools

Cities

Analyze the major points of George Washington’s “Farewell Address” and consider the contemporary government along with the following questions: Were the warnings and exhortations followed in the days since Washington’s presidency? What items did Washington feel of utmost importance as he left office?

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Washington Farewell Address Assignment Instructions

Overview

For this assignment, you will analyze the major points of George Washington’s “Farewell Address” and consider the contemporary government along with the following questions: Were the warnings and exhortations followed in the days since Washington’s presidency? What items did Washington feel of utmost importance as he left office? Including differing points of view is preferred and encouraged.

Instructions

Follow the below instructions to compose your assignment:

  • Length of assignment– 2–3 pages.
    • Make sure to include a bibliography page if you use sources.
  • This assignment also includes particulars for the title page:
    • Must include a title page (not counted in total page number) that contains:
      • A title,
      • Your name,
      • Your section (ex: GOVT 200-S02),
      • Your instructor’s name, and
      • The date the assignment is due (all single-spaced in the footer of the cover page).
    • No page number is necessary for the cover page or for the first page in the body of the paper.
  • Format of assignment – APA
  • Acceptable sources – Scholarly articles published within the last five years, the Bible, online articles given as assignments, and any other pertinent source that helps the student answer the assignment prompt.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. 

What elements of “nationalism” and “socialism” do these two authors embrace and/or reject? in that context, what are the distinguished features of facism?

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History 4-5 page essay on, hitler led the national socilist german workers party (NSDAP).

What elements of “nationalism” and “socialism” do these two authors embrace and/or reject? in that context, what are the distinguished features of facism?

2 articles will be give to use for the essay and essay instructions

Consider workers, immigrants, and African Americans. Explain how minorities were represented by the New Deal. Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.

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Hist405N The New Deal

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following (any program and/or act of the New Deal):

Programs Acts
Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC)

Public Works Administration (PWA)

Civil Works Administration (CWA)

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Farm Security Administration (FSA)

 Emergency Banking Relief Act

Economy Act

Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

Tennessee Valley Authority Act (TVA)

National Employment System Act (Wagner-Peyser Act)

Home Owners Loan Act

National Industrial Recovery Act (NIA)

Glass-Steagall Act (Banking Act)

Securities & Exchange Act

Emergency Relief Appropriation Act

Resettlement Administration (RA)

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)

Social Security Act

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reflecting over the weekly reading and lesson video The New Deal Coalition (also linked in the Required Resources), address the following for your selections:

  • Consider workers, immigrants, and African Americans. Explain how minorities were represented by the New Deal.
  • Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.

Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions. Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies. Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.

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Hist405N Case study

Introduction

The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:

  • To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
  • To advance critical thinking and writing skills
  • To compile a response to the prompts provided
  • To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time

Instructions

Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of Workers
View the following resource:

Browse and read one (1) of the following:

Then, address the following:

  • Explain if big business leaders were “captains of industry,” “shrewd businessmen,” or “robber barons.”
  • Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.
  • Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.
  • Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.
  • Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.

Option 2: Who is A Progressive?
Review the following site:

Then, address the following:

  • According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?
  • Explain and give examples of the characteristics of “anti-progressives.”
  • Trace what types of activities “anti-progressives” engaged in?
  • Analyze the goals of progressivism.
  • Explain what areas of society progressives addressed?
  • Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?

Option 3: World War I
Review the following resources:

Then, address the following:

  • Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?
  • Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.
  • Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.
  • Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.
  • Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.

Union victory in the Civil War and changes to the constitution brought an end to Black slavery in the United States, yet when the age of Reconstruction ended in 1877, most historians consider the age of the Civil War and Reconstruction to have been a half-revolution. Why?

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Discussion

Part 1. What themes and/or topics are most looking forward to learning about in this class? What experiences have you had studying modern American history?

Part 2. Based on the Reconstruction lesson, answer the following:

  • a.) Explain one thing you found to be the most important about the age of Reconstruction (1865-1877).
  • b.) Union victory in the Civil War and changes to the constitution brought an end to Black slavery in the United States, yet when the age of Reconstruction ended in 1877, most historians consider the age of the Civil War and Reconstruction to have been a half-revolution. Why?

Acting as a Caribbean journalist for the fictional magazine, The Caribbean Today, write a magazine article including pictures and /or other illustrations, in which you present your own opinion on Haiti’s current affairs.

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History Question

Instructions:

1. View the following two video news reports from mainstream media outlets on current affairs in Haiti.

2. Acting as a Caribbean journalist for the fictional magazine, The Caribbean Today, write a magazine article including pictures and /or other illustrations, in which you present your own opinion on Haiti’s current affairs by

  • Discussing the historical context of the present-day situation in Haiti
  • Comparing and critiquing the issues presented by these two reports and
  • Linking these issues to themes examined in FOUN 1101 (Caribbean Civilation)

Video Report 1: Port-au-Prince: Haiti’s Capital City Taken Hostage by Brutal Gangs

BBC News, 5 December 2022

Video Report 2: Gangs in Haiti Battle for Control Amid Unrest

CBS News, 5 December 2022

 

Is federalism (the sharing of power between the states and the national government) still a useful concept, or would it be better to have a unified country with only one central government?

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History discussion question

Answer this question in 100-200 words.

Is federalism (the sharing of power between the states and the national government) still a useful concept, or would it be better to have a unified country with only one central government?

In 1-2 pages 12pt font double spaced please reflect on the text attached. Did it change what you once thought about the civil war? Is this something you learned about in school? This need not be overly analytical. Describe any thoughts, feelings, ideas.

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History Question

In 1-2 pages 12pt font double spaced please reflect on the text attached. Did it change what you once thought about the civil war? Is this something you learned about in school? This need not be overly analytical. Describe any thoughts, feelings, ideas.

  • https://www.studypool.com/questions/download?id=2797413&path=uploads/questions/1130819/20230405184704ayers__what_caused_the_civil_war.pdf&fileDownloadName=attachment_1