Category: American history homework help

All instructions in the document (ethnic studies 101).  All reading pages + E-book included. Need this by Friday 20 May 11:00 AM PDT. 

In the era of American independence, private citizens, and then state governments of the new country, began abolishing slavery in some states. In others, slavery did not just grow, but thrived. How do we explain these disparities in this new nation founded on a common set of beliefs and principles? The American Revolution raised more… Continue reading In the era of American independence, private citizens, and then state government

What did you learn about civil rights in Lecture #12: Making LGBTQ Rights?  2) What did you learn about this material in your high school education?  Do you think high school students are “ready” to learn this content? 3) How would you compare the civil rights struggles in this lecture to others you’ve learned about in this class? 4) What was… Continue reading What did you learn about civil rights in Lecture #12: Making LGBTQ Rights? 
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Section I “President Woodrow Wilson led the United States to involvement in World War I through a combination of legalism (going by the “rules”), moralism (arguing that some actions were more “wrong” than others), and idealism (contending that war “should” not be fought just to defeat an enemy).” Questions:  Describe Wilson’s (1) legalism, (2) moralism,… Continue reading Section I
“President Woodrow Wilson led the United States to involvement in Worl

If you are following the syllabus, you will see that a “critique” is due Thursday. I am moving the deadline back to Saturday, so you have a little time to complete the assignment. You can choose any of the stories that we have read so far this semester to write your critique about. Please just… Continue reading If you are following the syllabus, you will see that a “critique” is due Thursda

Which of the following consequences resulted from the end of the Seven Years’ War? The expansion of Britain’s North American empire led to   discontent among the colonists that would later contribute to the American   Revolution Britain now governed a multi-lingual, religiously diverse empire. This diversity resulted in more division in colonial society British subjects on… Continue reading Which of the following consequences resulted from the end of the Seven Years’ Wa

The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade.   McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge.  Britain, France,… Continue reading The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through fo

From what we have learned thus far in HUSH, combined with the knowledge provided by the linked website, was the American Revolution justified? Cite specific evidence from Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence in your response and rationale. 6-8 sentences http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=2&psid=3218

Streetcar  Scenes 5-7 1. Foreshadowing: Argue that specific events in scenes 5-7 foreshadow that Blanche’s high hopes of a new life are not going to be fulfilled. Be sure to include what you believe these events foreshadow Discuss the following scenes: a) Stanley asks Blanche about someone named Shaw who knew a Blanche who partied… Continue reading Streetcar  Scenes 5-7
1. Foreshadowing:
Argue that specific events in scenes 5-7

You will find the following film available on YouTube: Africans in America – America’s Journey Through Slavery, part 1. It is about 1 hour and 22 minutes long. Watch the film and turn in a written summary that includes the following:  a. List 10 important key ideas that you think HIST 11 students should take away… Continue reading You will find the following film available on YouTube: Africans in America – Ame