Which was more significant to the skilled and unskilled workers the Homestead Steel Mill in 1892- their differences or their commonalities?

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THE HOMESTEAD STRIKE

This reading and reflection will help you prepare for your Homestead Strike Role-Play Discussion by analyzing the differences and commonalities between skilled and unskilled workers at the Homestead Steel Mill. You should read this handout before you read your role sheet (which is posted in the discussion).
Required Materials
o Secondary Source: “The Homestead Strike” Situation Skilled and Unskilled Workers at Homestead.pdf
Prompt
In 200-250 words, use specific details of the reading to answer the following: Which was more significant to the skilled and unskilled workers the Homestead Steel Mill in 1892- their differences or their commonalities?

How revolutionary was the Age of Revolutions? Here are some questions to think about: What changed? What stayed the same? Were some regions more revolutionary than others? What made them revolutionary or why were they not?

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Argumentative Essay

In an essay (500-word minimum), respond to one (1) of the following essay prompts. Make sure to make an argument (thesis statement) that you will prove throughout the essay. Use evidence from the readings and videos provided in the course content folder. Make sure to cite any direct quotations or paraphrases from these sources in a footnote or parenthetical citation. Remember that your submission will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign.

1. How revolutionary was the Age of Revolutions? Here are some questions to think about: What changed? What stayed the same? Were some regions more revolutionary than others? What made them revolutionary or why were they not? Make sure to consider the entirety of the Age of Revolution

2. How did imperialism impact global development? Consider the impact on imperialist states as well as those subject to imperial rule. Make sure to use different videos, secondary, and primary sources.

Give specific examples.

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.

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Obama administration’s drone policy

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:

 

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 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 Trump and Biden) justifiable, unjustifiable, or a combination of the two? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

How did slavery as practiced in the Spanish colonies compare to slavery in the English colonies? Explain the similarities and differences between these two forms of unfree labor

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Slavery

How did slavery as practiced in the Spanish colonies compare to slavery in the English colonies? Explain the similarities and differences between these two forms of unfree labor. 375 words for that question
Indian peoples played a central role in American history. Defend this statement. 375 for this question

-Is there a different category you would add or one that seems weak? Is this a useful way of writing history? Is it helpful? What do you think of the hummingbird effect? Does it seem plausible?

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How We Got To Now Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

The book is called “How We Got To Now Six Innovations That Made the Modern World”.
Include: -Is there a different category you would add or one that seems weak?
-Is this a useful way of writing history? Is it helpful?
-What do you think of the hummingbird effect? Does it seem plausible?

For each category(glass, cold, sound, clean, time, light) answer these questions:
-Does it make the world modern?
-What evidence is there to support thesis?
-Convincing argument?

Academic Style is Chicago/Turabian style

Write a paragraph of what the difference between the two documents is. How does the “South Carolina Exposition and Protest” differ in its argument from the “Kentucky Resolution”?

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 “Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798)” and “South Carolina Exposition and Protest”.

 

Write an introduction outlining the basic argument of state powers versus national powers. You may want to turn to the Constitution itself to find material.
Write a brief summary of why each document was written. What is the historical context of the documents? You will probably want a paragraph for each document.

Write a paragraph of what the two documents have in common.

Write a paragraph of what the difference between the two documents is. How does the “South Carolina Exposition and Protest” differ in its argument from the “Kentucky Resolution”?

Write a conclusion that answers whether or not a state should have the ability to nullify a national law, and if so, under what circumstances? If not, why not? This last paragraph will be your opinion but remember do not use “I” in any form. State your opinion as to if it were fact.

Briefly discuss how the culture and society of Germania differed from other ancient civilizations. What can you learn from the “tone” of the author in his analysis of Germania? Remember, Tacitus was a Roman citizen.

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Germania by Tacitus

This essay assignment will focus on the critical analysis of a primary source document, Germania by Tacitus.  Carefully read this primary source excerpt and then craft an organized and well thought out, college-level, academic paper. Your paper should answer the following questions and meet the following criteria:

Questions:

1) Analyze the following topics discussed by Tacitus in his account of Germania: (You may choose several of the following subjects, you do not have to address all. However, your paper should be organized and concise and must focus on at least FOUR of the following topics).

* German warfare practices

* Religion

* Marriage, family, and gender relations

* Architecture

* Agriculture and food

*Clothing

* Social classes

* Weaponry

* Society

* Law and Order

2) Briefly discuss how the culture and society of Germania differed from other ancient civilizations.

3) What can you learn from the “tone” of the author in his analysis of Germania? Remember, Tacitus was a Roman citizen.

Describe the debate over slavery in America following the Revolution and leading to the Civil War. Evaluate whether there were peaceful options to resolve the conflict between 1787 and 1861.

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Slavery in America

The essay will total no less/more than 1,300-1,600 words in length (double-spaced, 1 inch margins Times New Roman size 12), with no less than 2 sources in addition to your textbook. Thus, you will have at least a total of 3 sources. Your sources must consist of your textbook, academic journals, and books. No internet sources (i.e. .com addresses).

Topic – You are to describe the debate over slavery in America following the Revolution and leading to the Civil War. Evaluate whether there were peaceful options to resolve the conflict between 1787 and 1861.

This paper should have a well formulated thesis, should be well organized and written, and should be well supported with logical, sound, and academically rigorous source material. (No Wikipedia or .com sources will be accepted.) In addition, you must have in-text citations and provide a bibliography of sources used and consulted (APA formatting required). Your title and bibliography page do not count towards total word count.

One source that will have to be used would be the textbook. The textbook is, Alan Brinkley, The Unfinished Nation, Eighth Edition, (McGraw Hill, 2016), ISBN 978-0-07-351333-1

Using only the five documents and nothing else, write a paragraph below in which you defend the following: The U.S. was right to drop the atomic bomb. You must include quotations from at least two of the primary source documents

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World War II

As stated multiple times in this class, history is rarely static. It is constantly changing based on perception, context, and sources. What happened at the end of World War II is no exception. The way people evaluate the decision to drop the bomb changes based on which historical sources are used and their own personal background.

For this assignment, students will be forced to put aside their own feelings about the atomic bomb and do the work of an historian – that is, recreate different perceptions of the past using the sources they are given. Complete the three tasks below:

1. Using only the five documents and nothing else, write a paragraph below in which you defend the following: The U.S. was right to drop the atomic bomb. You must include quotations from at least two of the primary source documents (20 points)

2. Using only the five documents and nothing else, write a paragraph below in which you defend the following: The U.S. should never have dropped the atomic bomb. You must include quotations from at least two primary source documents (20 points)

3. Both sides of the argument make valid cases. Is there a way in which both sides can be right? Explain in a paragraph below. (20 points)

Identify and explain three cultural factors which made it difficult for Latin America to achieve social and economic reforms. Following the end of the Civil War, explain the changing nature of the American economy.

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Civil War

Answer these questions in as much detail as possible.

1. Explain the difference between the peninsulares and the creoles in Latin America. Why were the creoles often resentful of the peninsulares?

2. Identify and explain two significant contributions made by Jose de San Martin.

3. Identify and explain two significant contributions made by Emilio Zapata to the history of Mexico.

4. Identify and explain three cultural factors which made it difficult for Latin America to achieve social and economic reforms.

5. Following the end of the Civil War, explain the changing nature of the American economy.