In your opinion, what is the goal of the presidential libraries? Should the libraries showcase the incidents and policies that paint their namesake in the best light.
In the specific case of Nixon and the Watergate scandal, how should the president be portrrayed?
Is it fair to tell the story from the perspective of the president or should it be told from the perspective of the general public? How should the library address the issue of Nixon’s resignation? Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.
“Free your mind.” – Morpheus, The Matrix
Black Women’s Studies theorizes and studies methodologies of/about, the intersectionality of Black women’s historical and contemporary experiences. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham contends that feminist scholars, especially those of Black women’s history, must accept the challenge to bring race more prominently into their analyses of power. She accepts that challenge in “African American Women’s History and the Metalanguage of Race,” by investigating the three interrelated strategies for the explication of race: defining the construction and “technologies” of race, gender, and sexuality; exposing of the role and power of race as a metalanguage; and recognizing race as providing sites of dialogic exchange and contestation. In “Women of Harlem,” Kate Dossett accepts Higginbotham’s challenge and applies it to the Black women of the Harlem Renaissance.
Using Dossett’s filmed lecture, and the Higginbotham and Liu articles, discuss, interrogate, and opine intersectionality. How does the theory of intersectionality fundamentally and essentially change traditional analyses of power – from literary critique to historiography? How does ‘invisibility’ act as a double-voiced-discourse? How and why do the ‘politics of respectability’ illustrate the role of race in constructing gender’s power to mean? And how did contribute the artistic and intellectual work of the Black women of the Harlem Renaissance?
You may write in 1 st person singular
• Utilize proper and correct spelling, grammar and ‘language’
• Integrate points raised in class discussions
• Integrate your own opinions and observations
• Weave in other readings (your choice of which readings)
• Solid/sound intellectual observations, arguments and conclusion(s)
• Remember context: who, what, where, why, when, how
• Format, Font, Margins, etc (failure to follow = the loss of one letter grade):
– Standard page size (8.5×11)
– Normal margins (1” top, bottom, left and right)
– Times New Roman (size: 13)
– single spaced
– Double space between paragraphs
– Block quotes single spaced, centered, justified
– Document file format: PDF
– Google Docs, Word and links NOT accepted
• On Cover Page (required):
– Title
– First and last name
– Name of assignment (i.e., Mid-Term Essay)
– Name of Class
Instructions: Check the introduction paragraph and the thesis statement to make sure it lines up with the essay rewrite thesis statment if needed. also the conclusion paragragh. Check for AI dection. 38% was dectected from academichelp.net, https://sapling.ai/ai-content-detector,
In your opinion, what is the goal of the presidential libraries? Should the libraries showcase the incidents and policies that paint their namesake in the best light.
In the specific case of Nixon and the Watergate scandal, how should the president be portrrayed?
Is it fair to tell the story from the perspective of the president or should it be told from the perspective of the general public? How should the library address the issue of Nixon’s resignation? Your response should be a minimum of 300 words.
A. Analyze similarities and differences in how two of the secondary sources in the attached “Secondary Sources List” represent the institution of slavery (suggested length of 4–6 paragraphs) by doing the following:
1. Describe how each chosen source represents the institution of slavery. Include two specific examples for each source and how those examples represent the history of slavery.
2. Describe the intended audience for each of the chosen secondary sources.
3. Analyze at least one similarity and one difference in how the chosen secondary sources reflect the history of slavery.
B. Analyze similarities and differences in how two of the primary sources in the attached “Primary Sources List” represent the institution of slavery (suggested length of 3–5 paragraphs) by doing the following:
1. Explain the perspectives of the authors for each of the chosen primary sources. Include a specific supporting detail from the chosen sources.
2. Describe the intended message from each of the chosen primary sources. Include two supporting details for each source.
3. Analyze one similarity and one difference in how the content of each chosen primary source represents the institution of slavery. Include specific examples.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
DIS. 4 – Topic: The 20’s SLO 7
Historians have labeled the 20’s as “the first modern decade” because of all the changes. Many Americans were not happy about those changes and reacted in variety of ways to oppose them. Make an historical argument in response to this statement:
“’Nativism’ was a justifiable reaction to the threat to traditional American culture from modern ideas and foreigners!” Agree? Disagree?
Your first sentence should be: “I agree (disagree) that Nativism was a justifiable reaction to the threat to traditional American culture from modern ideas and foreigners for the following reasons…”
You MUST use the “Historical Argument Form” for your answer (initial post).
For detailed instructions and rules see “Q & A About Discussions” under COURSE POLICIES
Brinkley, A. (2015). American history: connecting with the past. Mcgraw-Hill Education.
Your task is to analyze the choice of de Vaca to become a conquistador, trader, and healer while living among the Native Americans of Texas and Mexico. Please focus on the consequences of that choice, his transformation over time, and how it impacted him as well as his companions.
As Cabeza de Vaca’s role begins to shift from conqueror of the Native American groups to dependent upon their goodwill or lack thereof, his attitude toward the local populations begins to shift. Consider Cabeza de Vaca’s transformation from a strictly colonial mindset to that of a more hybrid mentality while living among “the other.”
The theme of transformation and conversion, both individual and collective, is present throughout his journey. The story of Cabeza de Vaca’s is an example of subjective historical experience. That means there are many interpretations of the story. Your essay will be critiqued upon your ability as to explain the consequences of his choices. What other options did he have? Did his decision resolve his dilemma as a shipwrecked Spaniard who came to the New World seeking fame and fortune? How did his choices and circumstances while living among Native Americans effect him once he returned to Spanish society? What impact did his decisions have upon him and the place of Cabeza de Vaca in history.
There is a belief that the United States is a “Christian Nation.” Based on the founding documents and the prevalent Enlightenment ideals of the 18th century, how could this argument be supported or opposed?
Assignment 1:
Directions:
Create a time line that includes important dates, events, and historical figures that are part of the history of California from the mid-19th century until close to the present time. Simply identify events, historical figures, and dates and write a sentence about why each entry is significant to California history. This time line is essentially a long list of entries starting with the end of the Gold Rush Era through “the present” (using lectures, films, and readings to create your timeline). For this timeline, please focus your attention on the content we covered in class from week 4 through week 7.(the chapter 13-Competing Visions A History of California Complete Textbook PDFs)
Assignment 2:
Write a mini-essay of approximately 300 words that provides a brief history of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in the Yosemite Valley (see page 220 of text an this week’s fil on Hetch Hetchy) in terms of identifying the main points of controversy and then provide your own opinion about whether or not the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir should or should not have been built. Offer concrete reasons for your stance.
Assignment 3:
Film Review (300 words) of Hetch Hetchy: In this review: (1) provide a brief summary of the film on Hetch Hetchy; and (2) describe the part(s) of the film that made the most profound impression on you.
Assignment 4:
Write a mini-essay of approximately 300 words that identifies 3 historical facts/happenings that most caught your attention while reading pages 160-161, 179, 196, 250-268, 343-344 of our textbook (Cherny, et. al) regarding authors/writers and/or writings in California. What are these three facts and why exactly did they catch your attention?
Assignment 5:
Film Review (300 words) of : In this review: (1) provide a brief summary of the film on William Randolph Hearst ; (2) describe the part(s) of the film that made the most profound impression on you; and (3) describe the influence William Randolph Hearst had in California history
Assignment 6:
Write a mini-essay of approximately 300 words that identifies 3 historical facts/happenings that most caught your attention while reading chapters 6 and 7. What are these three facts and why exactly did they catch your attention?
Assignment 7:
Film Review (300 words) of : In this review: (1) provide a brief summary of the film ; (2) describe the part(s) of the film that made the most profound impression on you; and (3) describe how the film does and/or does not reinforce content in chapter 7 of our textbook.
Assignment 8:
Film Review (300 words) of Zoot Suit Riots: In this review: (1) describe the Zoot Suit Riots and the time when and location where it took place; (2) describe the part(s) of the film that made the most profound impression on you; and (3) describe what the film did particularly well and aspects of the film that could use some improvement.
Assignment 9:
Write a mini-essay of approximately 300 words that identifies 3 examples of racism in California history. Please describe each example in detail, and the harmful impact each of these forms of racism has had on individuals and communities.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Assignment 1:
Your assignment is a scenario application. You—
Your submission contains one part—
Responses to the prompts
1
Read the scenario below. As you read, whether the scenario reveals Ursula, the speaker, was ethical or unethical.
Scenario
Ursula is developing a speech on the importance of organ donation. Her research has found many impressive statistics but needs an exciting story to impress her audience and persuade them to become organ donors. Ursula can’t find a real story she likes, so she takes elements of several stories and pieces them together into a single story. Her speech was a huge success; six classmates signed up as organ donors immediately after her presentation.
2
First, apply the ethics pyramidLinks to an external site. to explain Ursula’s intent, means, and end. Then, answer the following questions: If a speech intends to get people to do something considered good, helpful, needed, etc., is it justifiable to do what Ursula did, or was she unethical?
Explain using at least 350 words and include two vocabulary words or concepts from this week’s reading other than intent, means, and end. Those words do not count.
Please place your vocabulary words or concepts in BOLD.
Submit
Your paper by using the ‘Start Assignment’ icon.
There are no required references.
Feedback for classmates is not required.
You submit by copying and pasting your 350+ word answer right into the text entry box or typing directly into the text entry box. You do not upload a document or link to a shared drive or doc.
Checklist to success
Did you make sure to write at least 350 words in total?
Does your answer cover the three parts of the ethics pyramid as it applies to Ursula’s presentation?
Did you answer the question?
Have you incorporated two vocabulary words or concepts other than intent, means, and end?
Is the vocabulary or concepts in BOLD?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling using a free grammar checker like ScribinsLinks to an external site.?
Rubric scores appear in your grade book, as well as personalized notes.
If you are still getting familiar with the grade book, read the instructions for the student view of the Canvas grade book.
SCREENSHOT OF RUBRIC IN FILES
Assignment 2:
Your assignment is a paper.
Your submission contains one part—
Your paper.
Submit
Your paper by using the blue ‘Start Assignment’ icon. Canvas assignments work differently than discussions. Open Canvas’s ‘how to page’ on assignmentsLinks to an external site..
There are no required references.
Feedback for classmates is not required.
You submit by copying and pasting your paper into the text entry box or typing directly into the text entry box.
You do not upload a document or link to a shared drive or doc.
Checklist to success
Did you write a 750-900 word paper analyzing the Mayor’s speech?
Did you cover the meaning of ethos, pathos, and logos in the paper and provide two examples of each appeal?
Have you indicated whether the speech is informative or persuasive and why?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling using a free grammar checker like Scribins?
Rubric scores appear in your grade book, as well as personalized notes.
If you are still getting familiar with the grade book, read the instructions for the student view of the Canvas grade book.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pPNg7NV0Cg
SCREENSHOT OF RUBRIC IN FILES
Discussion – Chapter 26
It is time to connect with classmates this week while you discuss and analyze important Chapter 26 topics. Answer one of the following in a minimum of 100 words by Friday and respond to one other student in a minimum of 50 words by Sunday. Be sure that you cover one topic in your answer and the other topic in at least one of your responses. This connected discussion is an informal discussion and citations are not mandatory. Open up and share your thoughts on your chosen prompt and remember to be respectful of the feelings of others!
Discussion Questions:
Prompt One: Section 8.1 – Briefly discuss one of the following events of the Cold War including the formation of NATO, the Warsaw Pact, the Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Prompt Two: Section 8.2 – What do you feel was one of the major implications of the rise of the Communist Party in China in 1949? How did this change the Cold War landscape?