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?

Describe the many faces of Progressivism, including the successes, failures, and contradictions of various reform movements. How did WWI impact our nation’s sense of mission to make the world a better place?

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World War I

Describe the many faces of Progressivism, including the successes, failures, and contradictions of various reform movements. How did WWI impact our nation’s sense of mission to make the world a better place?

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.)

Should the Constitution be amended to limit Congress members to 12 years of total service? Should the Constitution be amended to give voters the right to recall federal officials before their terms expire? Should the Constitution be amended to protect the right to have an abortion?

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U.S Constitutional Amendment

Assignment Content

Constitutional amendments exist to correct a perceived problem with the existing document. In previous weeks, you examined the Bill of Rights and the process for constitutional amendments. For this assignment, you will consider a possible constitutional amendment.

Choose 1 of the issues listed below. Some are noncontroversial issues for the general public, while others are more controversial. Regardless of the option you choose, your assignment must be based on constitutional and legal arguments—NOT on opinion.

Issues:

Should the Constitution be amended to limit Congress members to 12 years of total service?
Should the Constitution be amended to give voters the right to recall federal officials before their terms expire?
Should the Constitution be amended to protect the right to have an abortion?
Should the Constitution be amended to legalize marijuana?
Should the Constitution be amended to give the president a line-item veto (instead of being required either to sign an entire bill) or veto the entire bill?
Should the Constitution be amended to include the right to health care?
Should the Constitution be amended to remove the birthright citizenship clause currently contained in the 14th Amendment?
Should the Constitution be amended to include Washington, D.C. as part of the statehood?

Create 1 of the following:

A 700- to 1,050-word letter to an editor
A 700- to 1,050-word change.org petition

Identify your issue for amending the Constitution. Your assignment should:

  • Provide a brief history of the topic.
  • Discuss why you think the topic should or should not be posed as a constitutional amendment.

Patrick Henry proclaimed that he was not a Virginian, but rather an American. What unified the colonists and what divided them at the time of the Revolution? In what ways did the American colonists assure their independence? What were some of the most important steps on the road to victory and why?

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Discussion post

1. Patrick Henry proclaimed that he was not a Virginian, but rather an American. What unified the colonists and what divided them at the time of the Revolution? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.

2. In what ways did the American colonists assure their independence? What were some of the most important steps on the road to victory and why? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.

3. It could be argued that the War of Independence was not the same thing as the American Revolution. Other than securing independence, how did the American Revolution really change life for people living in America? Did separate groups experience the Revolution differently? Cite examples and evidence from readings to support your answer.

To what extent do you find Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud and their ideas represented in 20th and 21st century portrayals of evil?

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Marx and Freud

“Vladimir Nabokov said the two great evils of the 20th century were Marx and Freud. He was absolutely correct.” Dean Koontz. To what extent do you find Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud and their ideas represented in 20th and 21st century portrayals of evil?

Write a reaction paper about Cesar Adib Majul’s Islam and Philippine Society.

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Cesar Adib Majul’s Islam and Philippine Society

Write a reaction paper about Cesar Adib Majul’s Islam and Philippine Society.

In your own words describe the evolution and assimilation of religion throughout the kingdoms, empires, and civilizations working your way through Akkadia, Sumeria, Babylon, Canaan, Hebrew/Israel, Egypt, Persia, Phoenicia, Minoa/Mycenae, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, etc..

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Religion

In your own words describe the evolution and assimilation of religion throughout the kingdoms, empires, and civilizations working your way through Akkadia, Sumeria, Babylon, Canaan, Hebrew/Israel, Egypt, Persia, Phoenicia, Minoa/Mycenae, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, etc., etc., etc. Use examples, names of people / prophets, gods / goddesses, demigods, and their historical relationships, geographically and culturally. CONNECT SOME DOTS FOR ME.

Describe what is in your medicine and how it is made; or describe your device and how it works; or describe your practice and how it is utilized. Who would you target? Wealthy, poor, or middle class? Men or women? Sick or healthy? Where are you located? City or country?

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RXRS In class assignment 3

Definitions
• Medicine – these can be elixirs, potions, syrups, pills, or tonics. What ingredients does it contain?
• Device – this can be any type of item used to measure, identify, amplify, or automate using technology for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• Practice – this can include the creation of a performance, exercise, routine, activity, method, or custom that is intended to improve health.

Things to consider
• These do not need to cure or improve health. You do not need to prove they work; you should outline how you would sell your medicine, device, or practice to the public.
• Describe what is in your medicine and how it is made; or describe your device and how it works; or describe your practice and how it is utilized.
• Who would you target? Wealthy, poor, or middle class? Men or women? Sick or healthy?
• Where are you located? City or country?
• Permanent location or do you travel?
• What is your sales pitch? Create an advertisement for your product!
• What are your fees? Is it a onetime payment or multiple?
• Are you available for follow-up treatments or are you in town only one day?

For this assignment, you will need to create your medicine, device, or practice as a marketable product. You will need to create a sales pitch and respond to the things to consider above. Discuss all the potential ways you can distribute your product and who you would target. Determine what would happen if the public found out your product did not work.

You will need to submit a 2-page document consisting of:
1. A one page, double spaced report in which you will give an overview of your medicine, device, or practice. You will need to respond to the things to consider items above.

2. 1-page advertisement to accompany your report.

Describe the major groups who form the coalition for the two major political parties. Why do these groups support either the Democratic party or the Republican party? Describe one (or two) major realignment(s) from the 6th party system to the 7th party system. Who realigned and why is the realignment significant?

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Question and Answer Assignment – The 7th Party System!

Articles:
The Seventh Party System (2021)

The Seventh Party System

2020 Could Usher in a New Era of One-Party Dominance

2020 Could Usher in a New Era of One-Party Dominance

 

2020 Will Create a New Party System and Transform American Politics

https://chrisvance-12345.medium.com/2020-will-create-a-new-party-system-and-transform-american-politics-a79aaa722903

 

Questions/Prompts:

You should be writing 2-3 complete paragraphs for each question/prompt. Remember, your completed assignment should be between 800-1000 words.

1. Describe the major groups who form the coalition for the two major political parties. Why do these groups support either the Democratic party or the Republican party?

2. Describe one (or two) major realignment(s) from the 6th party system to the 7th party system. Who realigned and why is the realignment significant?

3. How do you fit into this theory? In other words, based on your identity do you support the major party that the majority of people like you support? Why or why not?

Provide a short review—not a summary—focusing on the analysis rather than the description of the relevant readings. Analyze, comment on, and evaluate the work under discussion.

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‘Quick to say Quack’. Medicinal Secrets from the Household to the Apothecary’s Shop in Eighteenth-century Venice

Provide a short review—not a summary—focusing on the analysis rather than the description of the relevant readings. This means it should analyze, comment on, and evaluate the work under discussion. For example, examine the strength and weaknesses of an author’s arguments, evaluate the evidence used by the author, and discuss how the readings shed light on particular aspects of the historical settings under consideration. Make sure that you create questions.