When challenged by Washington on its China policies in the 1930s, Japan accused the United States of a double standard. What was the basis of the Japanese charge, and why did its accusations seem plausible?
Over the course of the semester, we have examined the significant cultural, technological, economic, and societal changes in Asia, Russia, and Africa. We have also examined the concepts of “Westernization” and “modernization”. Choose one of the areas impacted by these changes and discuss whether the changes which took place there were an example of “Westernization” or “modernization”. Make certain to provide at least two examples to defend your position.
Health care systems around the world vary greatly. You have previously selected a country in Assignment #1. Describe the health care system of that country in a concise, focused essay (approximately 4 pages). Topics to include are:
Health sector expenditure
• Include a list of works cited/references in APA format, use APA style in-text citations throughout essay when using content from references.
Your assignment should include:
Brief history of the healthcare system (1/2-1 page)
-What are the main events that have shaped the healthcare system in your country? When did major changes in the healthcare system occur?
-Name and briefly describe any major policies affecting the healthcare system and their impact. (E.g. if writing about the US, you would include the Patient Protection and Affordable Care act of 2010, and the Social Security amendments of 1965)
Structure of healthcare system (1-2 pages)
-Categorization of healthcare system: national health service, national health insurance, pluralistic (see Chapter 6 of your textbook for details)
– How do people access medical care? Primary and specialized care?
Economics (1/2-1 page)
-What are healthcare expenditures in your country? (Report in US dollars)
-What percentage of GDP is spent on healthcare?
– How is health care financed? (Taxes? Insurance schemes? Out of pocket payments by patients?)
Health sector issues (1-2 pages)
-What are the most common causes of death in your country? Are these infectious or chronic diseases?
-What are the main health sector issues and concerns in your country?
(Consider: demographic and epidemiologic change, stewardship, human resources, quality of care, access and equity).
In a minimum of two pages in essay format, answer the following questions:
1.) First Impressions-What parts of the reading(s) did you find surprising, puzzling, useful, new, already knew, and interesting?
2.) Essential Message
3.) What are the intrinsic and extrinsic variables that are attributed to low academic performance of African American student-athletes?
4.) How has racism in intercollegiate athletics shifted from being more overt to covert in today’s educational and societal institutions? Consider revisiting the article “Un-Civil Discourse” on Charlie Scott.
5.) Do you agree or disagree with the authors’ assessment of what a “baller” is?
6.) Explain athlete peer subculture and role identity.
7.) What are some of the stereotypes and negative connotations of the “athlete” label?
8.) What are the six factors of the “Popular Culture Credo” that contribute to the channeling of young black males in sport?
9). Significance for African American culture through sports
10.) Points of agreement/dissension
11.) Summary/closing
After reading The Return of Martin Guerre, imagine that you are a villager in the town of Artigat during the time covered in this narrative; your character might be a poor peasant, a merchant, an artisan, or a person of higher socioeconomic status. You could also consider writing the narrative from the perspective of one of the legal officials from outside the community of Artigat. Keep in mind the relationship between social class, literacy, and relationship to power structures in shaping the form of your narrative.
Compose a narrative in which you create a fictional historical character, making sure to include biographical details for your fictional character. If this feels unnatural in the narrative, provide an introduction explaining your character before you begin the narration. Discuss your history and life in the village, and discuss how you became acquainted with Arnaud du Tilh/Martin Guerre. Considering the evidence presented in the text, discuss why your character is inclined to believe or disbelieve the claims of du Tilh, making sure to include the interactions your character experienced with the main characters of the story. Discuss your character’s assessment of the legal findings, and whether your character believes that justice was served in the case. Stronger papers will exhibit evidence that the student understands the major themes and events developed by Natalie Zemon Davis in The Return of Martin Guerre. For this narrative, it is particularly important that you consider the narrator’s audience and how much time has passed between the events being described and the narrative being given. Also, remember to consider the motivations of the character as you write.
If you do not wish to write a narrative, you may choose the book review option (see posted guidelines).
Your essay should focus on answering fully one of the following questions. You should choose the question you feel the most comfortable answering.
1) Describe and briefly discuss the evidence that supports the claim that modern humans originated in Africa.
2) What evidence links the Sahara during the wet period to pharaonic Egypt?
3) Why was there a strong demand for West African gold for many centuries, and what were the consequences of the trade in gold for societies of West Africa’s Sahel?
Questions:
1. Name two aspects of refugee policy that you find unfair or problematic.
2. Name two aspects found in Canadian refugee policy that are positive and helpful.
3. What are some of the impacts the refugee claimants experience as they wait for their status to be determined.
4. What do you think the filmmaker’s perspective is on the subject of refugee issues? Name a few content choices and/or film techniques used by the filmmaker to convey her perspevtive. (You can refer to elements such as format, sources, interview point of views, camera angles, length, the use of facts, beliefs, assumptions, etc.)
5. What personality struck you while watching the documentary?
1. Explain the role played by Manifest destiny in the evolution of US Latin American relations between the last decade of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century?
2. Explain how Fredrick jackson Turner, Alfred Thayer mahan, Jose Marti, Carlos Finlay and Orville H. Platt help us to understand the evolution of US and Latin American relations?
3 what is your take on the role of Theodore Roosevelt in shaping US and Latin American relation?
4 what general patterns can be identified in the response of the Caribbean and Central American countries to American interventionism
5 critically analyze the denomination “banana republic” in the context of US foreign policy towards de Caribbean and Central America
6 Discuss the geopolitical importance for the US of Cuba and Panama between the late 19th century and the early 20th century
Your paper is to be based on Benjamin Merkle’s book, The White Horse King.Submit your work by clicking into the (pink) title of this box and then uploading your paper.
Your paper must be double-spaced, and four to five pages in length. Margins should not exceed 1 1/2” on all sides; font size should not exceed 12 points. Your essay should be largely in your words. If you use a quotation be sure that it is short and relevant. If you are quoting or paraphrasing from Merkle’s book, you do not need to include a formal footnote. Instead, put the relevant page number in parentheses at the end of the sentence or paragraph. Your work will be assessed based on the following considerations: content, accuracy of content, grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and organization, specific evidence provided to support your interpretation/assessment of your source, and ability to focus on and answer the questions under consideration. Please read over “Tips for Writing an ‘A’ Paper” and “Paper Grading Rubric” for further details; these documents may be found on our class website under the “Assignments” tab.
Questions: What factors led to the Vikings’ initial success in bringing most of Britain under their control in the ninth century? What military innovations did King Alfred bring about that enabled the people of Wessex to effectively expel the intruders? How did his Christian faith influence his actions both during his military campaigns and in times of peace? Also, what great changes did he initiate that led to a revival of learning? Finally, do you think Alfred was a great ruler; why or why not?
Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
Fifth Amendment (excerpt): “nor shall any person … be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Sixth Amendment: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.”
Question 1. What are the best or smartest arguments in support of the Obama administration’s drone policy? Explain in 4-6 sentences. Refer to at least two sources in our drone readings packet, and make sure that one of them is Source 10, written by drone advocate Michael Lewis.
Question 2. Based on the evidence in the packet, did Obama’s drone policy violate the U.S. Constitution? Explain in 4-6 sentences and refer to at least two sources in our drone packet. You might also find it useful to review the following relevant parts of the U.S. Constitution:
Question 3. Setting aside questions about the Constitution, what are some other arguments against the Obama administration’s drone policy? Explain in 4-6 sentences. Refer to at least two sources in our drone readings packet.
Question 4. Except for the last source, all the readings in our drone packet come from before 2013. Find an interesting news article, opinion piece, work of art, or musical song about drones that appeared between 2014 and the present day. Write 3-5 sentences explaining why that article or item would make a good addition to a revised version of this drone packet.
Question 5. What is your overall view of the drone strike controversy. Do you find U.S. policy under Obama (and/or ) justifiable, unjustifiable, or a combination of the two? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
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