Explain how the discussed issues are relevant or irrelevant to the main focus of the narrator. Explain whether the narrator has been successful in presenting his or her ideas. Did they make any unsubstantiated claims? Where any points misrepresented or omitted?

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African civilization critical reaction paper on YouTube episode

The critical response paper will consist of a 6-7 page critical response to the content of video #1: ‘Different But Equal’ listed on the syllabus and available on Blackboard. Students are expected to provide critical summaries of the video and link them with specific examples from the class texts. The response should highlight the main issues discussed in the video.

Guidelines: I.

What is the main focus of the specific video (What is the narrator/producer seeking to discuss)?
2. Identify the main issues highlighted in the video and discuss them in specific paragraphs (how are the issues presented?)
3. Explain how the discussed issues are relevant or irrelevant to the main focus of the narrator.
4. Explain whether the narrator has been successful in presenting his or her ideas. Did they make any unsubstantiated claims? Where any points misrepresented or omitted?
5. Students must link the video to readings from the assigned texts (A minimum of SIX examples are required). What issues discussed in the video are similar to points made in the readings you have read so far? Cite specific examples from specific assigned readings where applicable. Connecting the video to assigned class readings is a requirement.
Style: Do not editorialize! 6. Avoid personal references (example, I feel…, I think …, In my opinion…) Instead: It is apparent from the narrator’s choice of words that he/she… etc
7. Use the present tense in the essay: ex. Davidson highlights …., the narrator discusses … etc
8. Paraphrase specific quotes from the video to illustrate your points. But, be specific about the issues you are discussing.
9. Underline the title of books/texts (except when written in italics)

Compare the rise of isalm and buddism. what role did non-religious elements play in their rise?

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Rise of isalm and buddism

Compare the rise of isalm and buddism. what role did non-religious elements play in their rise?

Do you see any comparison between issues that aggravated the relationship between Northerners and Southerners in the US before the Civil War, with issues that seemingly are contributing to civil strife in places like Afghanistan and Iraq and Syria today?

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Civil War

Included in the causes of the American Civil War was a loss of faith by Southerners in the United States government. They felt outnumbered by the Northern politicians and bankers and consequently decided to remake the United States in a new model, called the Confederate States of America.

Relatively recently Iraq and Afghanistan were/are immersed in turmoil over a number of divisive issues (religious conflict, tribal conflict, corrupt leadership, etc.) that prevents them from consolidating into true nation states. Various factions within these countries continue to battle against each other.

Do you see any comparison between issues that aggravated the relationship between Northerners and Southerners in the US before the Civil War, with issues that seemingly are contributing to civil strife in places like Afghanistan and Iraq and Syria today?

In your opinion, which of these leaders gave the best advice for their times? Why do you feel this way?

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Reconstruction

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois offered differing philosophies, strategies, and tactics for African Americans following Reconstruction. In your opinion, which of these leaders gave the best advice for their times? Why do you feel this way? Use . Write at least 2 paragraphs.

Evaluate the extent to which Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal represented a radical shift in the relationship between the federal government and U.S. citizens.

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H 7.2

Evaluate the extent to which Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal represented a radical shift in the relationship between the federal government and U.S. citizens.

What caused the Great Depression? What did leaders do about it, and how effective and controversial were various strategies?

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Great Depression

What caused the Great Depression? What did leaders do about it, and how effective and controversial were various strategies?
Be sure to FULLY support your argument with historical information in a multi-paragraph essay with a minimum of 300 words (include introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.)
Follow English grammar standards and rules, use Times New Roman size 12 font, and double-space your essay. Include a minimum of two credible, scholarly sources (your textbook is fine, too).

Analyse the ‘declaration of the rights of man 1789″ and explain its importance and usefulness as evidence for historians, as well as limitations or any issues that require care on the part of the historian to avoid misinterpretation. The question that should drive the planning and execution of this task is: What can this source tell an historian of the French Revolution? In other words, what research question about the French Revolution might this source help to answer?

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French Revolution

Primary sources provide the raw materials for the writing of history. The goal of this task is to use your interpretative skills to draw meaning – as much as possible – out of a particular source and use it to say something interesting about the French Revolution.

This task requires you to:

1. Analyse the ‘declaration of the rights of man 1789″ and explain its importance and usefulness as evidence for historians, as well as limitations or any issues that require care on the part of the historian to avoid misinterpretation. The question that should drive the planning and execution of this task is: What can this source tell an historian of the French Revolution? In other words, what research question about the French Revolution might this source help to answer?

2. Support your claims using secondary evidence. While your response centre upon analysis of the primary source. You will likely need to make minimal reference to other sources (primary and secondary). Where you do reference other sources, include footnotes and be sure to include them in your brief bibliography.

4. Follow the steps below to produce a response in essay format (i.e. double-spaced, 12 point font, pages numbered, an introduction, thesis statement and paragraphs, and a very brief bibliography)

Do you see any comparison between issues that aggravated the relationship between Northerners and Southerners in the US before the Civil War, with issues that seemingly are contributing to civil strife in places like Afghanistan and Iraq and Syria today?

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Civil War

Included in the causes of the American Civil War was a loss of faith by Southerners in the United States government. They felt outnumbered by the Northern politicians and bankers and consequently decided to remake the United States in a new model, called the Confederate States of America.

Relatively recently Iraq and Afghanistan were/are immersed in turmoil over a number of divisive issues (religious conflict, tribal conflict, corrupt leadership, etc.) that prevents them from consolidating into true nation states. Various factions within these countries continue to battle against each other.

Do you see any comparison between issues that aggravated the relationship between Northerners and Southerners in the US before the Civil War, with issues that seemingly are contributing to civil strife in places like Afghanistan and Iraq and Syria today?

Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency was the longest in U.S. history. He is famous for the fireside chats that informed and encouraged the American people through the Great Depression and World War II. Suppose you were asked to give your own fireside chat about Roosevelt’s presidency. What would you say?

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Unit Test, Part 2: Democracy Tested

Complete this teacher-scored portion of the Unit Test, and submit it to your teacher by the due date for full credit.

1. Franklin Roosevelt promised the American people a new deal. Most believed that he also meant a good deal. Did America get a good deal with the New Deal? Write an essay explaining ways in which the New Deal was a success and the ways in which it was not.

2. Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency was the longest in U.S. history. He is famous for the fireside chats that informed and encouraged the American people through the Great Depression and World War II. Suppose you were asked to give your own fireside chat about Roosevelt’s presidency. What would you say?

Using evidence from the opinions of the Korematsu v. the United States case, write a letter to be read on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which explains why the U.S. government issued this apology and payments to the survivors of the internment camps.

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Korematsu v. the United States (1944)

 

Use the background information and the primary sources in the Graded Assignment: Primary Sources sheet to answer the following questions.

1. What did Fred T. Korematsu do that resulted in his arrest and conviction?

2. According to the first paragraph from the excerpts of the majority opinion, what did the U.S. government believe some Japanese Americans would do if they were allowed to remain free on the West Coast?

3. The majority of the court believed that compulsory exclusion of large groups of citizens from their homes was okay in what situation?

4. What did the dissenting justices think about the power of military authorities?

5. The dissenting opinion raises the fact that Japanese Americans were being deprived of what rights?

6. After years of lobbying by the Japanese American community, the U.S. Congress passed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which was signed into law by then President Ronald Reagan. Through this piece of legislation, the U.S. government formally apologized for its actions—for putting over a hundred thousand of its own citizens of Japanese ancestry into internment camps. In addition, the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 authorized a $20,000 payment to be made to every living survivor of the internment camps.

Using evidence from the opinions of the Korematsu v. the United States case, write a letter to be read on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which explains why the U.S. government issued this apology and payments to the survivors of the internment camps.