Describe the project. You do not need to be too specific at this point, but the more specific you are the easier it is to do research. Discuss possible research questions or a possible thesis. Discuss possible primary sources

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Aztec gods, culture and religion

Instructions for proposals – 1 page with a 1 page bibliography

1.Describe the project. You do not need to be too specific at this point, but the more specific you are the easier it is to do research

2.Discuss possible research questions or a possible thesis

3.Discuss possible primary sources

4.Bibliography should include at least five sources and one of them should be a primary source.

In your introduction paragraph, briefly identify the cultural production(s) (your choice of 1-3 song(s) from the 1960s-1980s) that you will analyze, your approach (historical or cultural), and the paper’s central argument or takeaway point.

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Analyze the history of two songs

Assignment Prompt: Write an analytical paper responding directly to your chosen prompt.

The two songs that I have chosen

Eagles – Best of My Love March 1, 1975

Michael Jackson – Rock with You January 19, 1980

Add the links to the songs at the top of the paper

In your introduction paragraph, briefly identify the cultural production(s) (your choice of 1-3 song(s) from the 1960s-1980s) that you will analyze, your approach (historical or cultural), and the paper’s central argument or takeaway point. In your conclusion, strong essays will take the essay one step further to address why this topic is significant to U.S. culture, society, and/or history.

Prompt Option #1 – Historical Approach

Examine the origins, development, lyric meaning/ representation, or music. Consider using language that focuses on the songwriter’s intention in writing this song.

1” margins, a readable 10 or 12 pt font, and double-spaced.

Using O’Brien’s book and your textbook and lectures, discuss the character of the Vietnam War. Describe the conflicts within the army itself, from the common soldiers to the differences between civilian and military leadership.

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If I Die in a Combat Zone Essay

In your study of US History you’ve encountered many stories of soldiers in many settings. Vietnam has always been described as different than any of the other American wars that preceded it. Using O’Brien’s book and your textbook and lectures, discuss the character of the Vietnam War. Describe the conflicts within the army itself, from the common soldiers (racial difficulties, officers vs. enlisted men, etc) to the differences between civilian and military leadership. Also discuss the treatment of noncombatants. Make an argument as to whether this war was different from all other American wars. In addition, answer and defend this question. Was this war winnable? Why or why not?

Discuss possible reasons for the collapse of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations. Or explain the rise of the Aztec empire in Meso-America and how it was ruled and why did it fall?

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Topic Africa and America to 1450

Discuss possible reasons for the collapse of the Toltec and Mayan civilizations. Or explain the rise of the Aztec empire in Meso-America and how it was ruled and why did it fall?

 

How was the institution of slavery central to the creation of what is now known as the United States, and why did racialized “unfree” labor continue to exist after the abolition of the institution of slavery ?

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4. Slavery, Migrations, and Regulating Labor

This week, we explored the foundations of U.S. society through the institution of slavery, along with how migrations and immigration policy have shaped ideas of belonging. Citing the lectures and readings please answer the following questions in a few paragraphs:

How was the institution of slavery central to the creation of what is now known as the United States, and why did racialized “unfree” labor continue to exist after the abolition of the institution of slavery ?
How did slavery and freedom influence the racial meanings of US citizenship and how immigrant workers are perceived as belonging or not belonging?

How could one argue this second view point, and do you agree that the benefits brought by Europeans outweighed the negative effects? Why or why not?

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European colonialism

European colonialism is often depicted as a force of greed that exploited the African people for financial gain; however, some have also argued that colonialism served a moral purpose and was mutually beneficial to both parties. How could one argue this second view point, and do you agree that the benefits brought by Europeans outweighed the negative effects? Why or why not? What would you propose be done for Africans to overcome any negative effect of European colonialism? Should they receive some kind of reparations for having had to suffer colonialism?

Discuss their historical customs, foods, and religious ceremonies. What did they do to survive? What kind of housing?

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Alabama-Quassarte Tribe (Oklahoma)

Your topics are Native American tribes. Some of them cross into Canada and you can talk about their history. You can break the work up in whatever way you want. The final result should be one 7-to-8-page paper where you discuss history of these tribes, their famous leaders, their location, any famous wars and/or treaties. You can discuss their historical customs, foods, and religious ceremonies. What did they do to survive? What kind of housing? Each native tribe has its own website and that is a primary document. Check to see what the national archives has on the tribe also or their treaties. A bulk of your information should be before the 1900s The documents are primary sources as well.

What role did and does the 14th amendment play in advancing rights?

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14th amendment

Answer this question “What role did and does the 14th amendment play in advancing rights? (This is a great amendment to use to trace the expansion of rights from Brown vs. the Board of Education, to Roe v. Wade, to marriage equality, etc. Consider including a paragraph or two about additional ways this amendment could be used to protect or expand liberties, etc. For example, do California’s firearms laws violate the 14th amendment’s emphasis on equal protection, due process, etc.)”
Answer must relate from the time frame of 1865-2021, also can you add a source page, please do not use sources from “history.com”, or “Wikepedia”

Why was Egyptian religion a focal point in the evolution Egyptian civilization? How important was it to practice the active religion during the evolution of Egyptian civilization?

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Egyptian religion’s influence on the evolution of its civilization.

Locate at least 10 sources (5 primary and 5 secondary) that will assist you in answering your question(s)

o Primary source material includes sources from the period being studied and can include, but are not limited to: letters, histories, journals, paintings, architecture, sculpture, etc.

o Acceptable secondary source material would include, but not limited to scholarly journal articles, appropriate scholarly databases and websites (official museums and libraries), historical documentaries that demonstrate rigorous scholarly research, etc.

Why was Egyptian religion a focal point in the evolution Egyptian civilization? How important was it to practice the active religion during the evolution of Egyptian civilization? 6000 BC – 3000 BC)

How was the institution of slavery central to the creation of what is now known as the United States, and why did racialized “unfree” labor continue to exist after the abolition of the institution of slavery ?

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4. Slavery, Migrations, and Regulating Labor

This week, we explored the foundations of U.S. society through the institution of slavery, along with how migrations and immigration policy have shaped ideas of belonging. Citing the lectures and readings answer the following questions in a few paragraphs:

How was the institution of slavery central to the creation of what is now known as the United States, and why did racialized “unfree” labor continue to exist after the abolition of the institution of slavery ?
How did slavery and freedom influence the racial meanings of US citizenship and how immigrant workers are perceived as belonging or not belonging?