Do you believe we are experiencing and abiding by the Social Contract Theory now? Do you believe your generation would be equipped and mature to handle the Social Contract Theory if the government proposed the opportunity?

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Social Contract Theory

Write a 2-page letter to European thinker Thomas Hobbes, discussing the “Social Contract Theory”. Discuss 3 pros and 3 cons of the Social Contract Theory. your perspective of why you think individuals would agree to the contract and pr Explain ovide an explanation as to why people would not agree. Do you believe we are experiencing and abiding by the Social Contract Theory now? Do you believe your generation would be equipped and mature to handle the Social Contract Theory if the government proposed the opportunity?

Which two of her main points strike you as the most significant? Explain each of the two she emphasized and why you think each is especially important for 20th century history.

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First World War I

Assignment
Before beginning this assignment, (1) read my intro to the First World War and (2) read the article by Margaret Macmillan in the Wall Street Journal. You will need to evaluate those sources in order to offer a good, critical analysis.

Your topic:

Historian Margaret Macmillan selects many examples of the important consequences of World War I.

Which two of her main points strike you as the most significant? Explain each of the two she emphasized and why you think each is especially important for 20th century history.

Explain how the automobile and television changed the lives of Americans. Also, discuss elements of the 1950s American dream. Do you want those same elements in your current or future life? Why or why not?

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Discussion 4

Answer each of the two prompts below in separate paragraphs of at least 250 words per response. You should have at least 500 words total for this discussion board.

Prompt 1:

How did many southern whites resist integration and civil rights? Do some research on either a school you attended or a school in your area to determine if the school was ever segregated and when it was integrated. If you went to newer schools, then research some of the older schools in your area. You can also interview a grandparent or older relative or friend about this issue. Discuss your findings.

Prompt 2:

Explain how the automobile and television changed the lives of Americans. Also, discuss elements of the 1950s American dream. Do you want those same elements in your current or future life? Why or why not?

Consider the readings from the text about the Sophists.  What individual or group of people, in contemporary society, would you consider to be a modern-day Sophist?

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GREEK SOPHISTS DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION 3 – SOPHISTS

Consider the readings from the text about the Sophists.  What individual or group of people, in contemporary society, would you consider to be a modern-day Sophist?  This is not just your “opinion;” rather, it should be based on the theory about sophistry from class information.  One idea is to set forth characteristics/philosophies (that you choose, not all of them) of sophists and explain why the person(s) you chose fits that.  The focus of this post should be a) your explanation of sophistry and b) your example of a contemporary sophists and c) your evidence that b) illustrates a). 

The following text-based resources have been selected to support your success on your short response! Please use these sources in your response and include in text citations, APA style.

  • Chapter 2
    • Murphy, James J., et al. A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric. 4th ed.  Routledge, 2013
  • Glenn, “The Greek Rhetorical Tradition
      • Pages 33-44
  • Gorgias’ Econmium to Helen
  • Pages 233-236 in Murphy
    • In Murphy, James J., et al. A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric.4th  Routledge, 2013 
  • Isocrates, Against the Sophists 
    • In Bizzel, Patricia et al.  The Rhetorical Tradition: Readings From Classical Times to the Present.  3rd ed.  Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2020.

How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject? How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.

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Controversial Debate

Analyzing an Historical Debate
For this assignment, you will analyze the following historical issue from the first half of U.S. History (pre–1877). You will need to compare at least two opposing issues on that issue.

Part I. Introduction
1. Describe in general the issue that is debated:
For example, you may analyze the importance of this issue important to the culture, economics, political system, or social structure at the time.

Part II. Historical Debate
2. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?

3. Analyze the evidence that is provided to support each thesis: What types of evidence are used? Does the evidence support the thesis?

Part III. Conclusion
4. How did the reading(s) change the way in which you understood the subject?

5. How are the issues presented in the reading(s) still relevant to you today? Explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.

6. Imagine that you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue. How would you use the readings to help you do so?

How did the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Israel define what role did women play in society, religion, and in politics? What is the legacy of these civilizations for women today? What can modern societies learn from these civilizations?

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Civilizations

Using only the Pabis Essays and website, write a paper (at least 300 words, but not more than 500 words) answering the following questions:

How did the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Israel define what role did women play in society, religion, and in politics? What is the legacy of these civilizations for women today? What can modern societies learn from these civilizations?

Link to website: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/tools/video-gallery/w/woman-role-israel-meyers

Provide analysis and the why as to ancient greeks did this, what is the direct connection as to why combine sex and education with no procreation. was it part of the culture?

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Discuss the connection between pederasty and education

Provide analysis and the why as to ancient greeks did this, what is the direct connection as to why combine sex and education with no procreation. was it part of the culture? if yes what part of culture.

How did African-American culture evolve in the slave community, and what form did resistance to captivity take?

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African-American culture

How did African-American culture evolve in the slave community, and what form did resistance to captivity take?

What motives led Americans to move about so frequently, and how did that mobility affect cities?

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Motives and Mobility

What motives led Americans to move about so frequently, and how did that mobility affect cities?

Do you think that the actions of the U.S. Government violate the 5th Amendment? Do the Japanese Internment camps violate the fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Do you think that the actions of the U.S. Government violate the 5th Amendment?
Write a paragraph response. Refer to specific text found in the 5th Amendment.

RAdd class comment
Do the Japanese Internment camps violate the fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.