One Page Essay From Reading

 Craven argues that the Freake portraits were "intended to celebrate marital domesticity and family lineage as well as social position."  In a one-page essay (double spaced), explain how these two portraits accomplish these goals. 

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After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.
Part 1:

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
   1. State your thesis on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.
2. For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
   Part 2:
   For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
3. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
   1. List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920.  In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
   2. List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
   3. List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period.
   4. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
4. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
• The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

MLK Annotated Bibliography

The first half it should be 4 scholarly sources with 2 paragraphs. The first  paragraph  should Just summarize the sourc then the second one will be about how you will use the source.  It should be 8 paragraphs in total for the 4 scholarly sources. For the paper it has to be 1250 words and use atleast 3 schola sources you picked from the 4 you wrote about. The paper should have in-text citations and historically accurate with.  Last for the paper it should be a brief summary of the persons life and make sure it has historical content, give a example of a popular myth or distortion about the person, finally provide an example of what you consider to be the persons most noteworthy contribution to American history it could be good or bad  

Bad Indians- A Tribal Memoir By Deborah A. Miranda

1) How there was a patriarchal society in the past. 

2) Did it came from the Whites first and Bad Indians male also learned from them.

3) How was patriarchy played role later in during California Mission?

4) How did male reacted to their family and members in the society during colonization.

Civil War Essay

After watching   "Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War." 

( This is available through the Ellis Library web site ) answer these 2 questions 

1.) Why was it so difficult for southerners, black and white, to live in peace after the Civil War?

2.) What surprised you most about what you learn from the documentary? Be specific–identify the events and the individuals involved. 

History Essay

Mid-Term Essay Exam

Option 1: Did the upper classes and lower classes fight in WWI with the same expectations?  Which Americans, if any, benefited from the war?  Did anyone protest the war?  If so, who, why, and how?

Option 2: Did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution bring a “new birth of freedom” as is often claimed?  If yes, how?  If not, why?

Your paper should be at least three pages (that means to the bottom of the third page). It must be double spaced and typed in 12 point Times New Roman font.

Begin with a strong thesis statement followed by relevant evidence from the readings and lecture. Cite Foner as (Foner pg.#); cite the Zinn documents by the author of the document of title if the author is anonymous, for example (Ginsburg 454);  and cite the presentations/lectures as Colling + lecture/slide #, e.g. (Colling 5/42).  

Use at least three primary documents for evidence. These can be found in Zinn.  They are your choice, but you must use the primary documents as significant sources to make your case.  At the end of the essay, in one or two sentences, tell me why you chose these documents.

Do not plagiarize. If you use any sources other than Foner, Zinn, or the presentations, you will fail the exam.

Module 03 Course Project – Popular Television Program

For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and analyze a TV program that ran between 1955 and 1965.To successfully complete this essay, you will need to answer the following questions: What is the background of this show? Explain what years it was on TV, describe the channel it aired on, the main characters, setting, etc.. What social issues and historical events were taking place at the time the show was being broadcast? Did these issues affect the television show in any way? Did the television show make an impact on popular culture? Your thesis for the essay should attempt to answer this question: Explain the cultural relevance of the show, given the information gathered from the show's background, and cultural history. How can television act as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events? This essay should be 2-3 pages, in APA style, utilizing the college's library resources. Please include at least one scholarly resource as a minimum in your essay.

Examples: 

The Civil Rights Movement   

Sidney Poitier was a famous Hollywood actor during the 1960's, and was the first black man to win an Oscar for his role in 1963's "Lillies of the Field". 1967's critically acclaimed film, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" starred Poitier as a young black man who was marrying a white woman, and shows the troubles they both faced when introducing each other to their families. 

The Civil Rights Movement   

During the 1960's, African American actors were finally beginning to take center stage on television, and in Hollywood. Bill Cosby was a rising star in 1965, when he became the costar of the hit TV show, "I Spy". Many naysayers said at the time that Cosby would never make it as a star. Cosby went on to be one of the most successful actors, comedians, and producers for television in American popular history. He is also an activist for the black community, and is a source of pride and respect for American popular culture. 

Religion In Colonial America

Now that you have completed the first part of our course, Religion in Colonial America, you are to select one of the following questions and submit a reasoned, researched, and documented answer by the end of this week. What primary factor(s) led to the establishment of religion in America? What influence, if any, did Native American religions have upon the religiosity of new world settlers? What changes occurred in Puritan religion as a result of the pilgrim immigration from Europe to North America? Was the "Great Awakening" truly "great" and an "awakening", or was it merely an attempt by historians to embellish religion in Colonial America? As you respond to the question, remember to support your answer with researched examples. This will be an important factor in your grade. Your response should be 1-2 pages long and include citations for any resources used. Your citations must reflect APA style.

Primary Source Analysis

This week, you will submit a primary source analysis by Sunday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time this week.  In this essay, you will be required to analyze ONE of the primary sources listed below and place it within its proper historical context. What I mean by this is that you will show how the text fits into the narrative we have been studying. How does the source lend depth to our understanding of the period? What ideas does it reflect? What do we learn about the culture that produced this text?   You will be expected to quote both the primary source and relevant portions of the Pavlic text. Do NOT simply rely on indirect quotations; make certain to use direct quotations from both types of sources.    

Here are the sources you can choose from: 

•Selection from Duc de Saint-Simon, Memoirs 

•Observations on the Loss of Woolen Spinning (1794) 

•Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789) 

•The Civil Constitution of the Clergy (July 12, 1790)

 •Voltaire, "Tolerance" from The Philosophical Dictionary 

•Selection from The Imperial Catechism (1806)  

For further guidance, please review the documents listed below under "Supporting Materials."    This short paper should at least 900 words long (the rough equivalent of three double-spaced pages of text.  It must be formatted in accordance with the requirements listed in the syllabus:  

Font:  Times New Roman, 12 point.  Spacing:  Double-spaced, with no additional spaces between lines or paragraphs.  Margins:  1” on every side (top, bottom, left and right).  Page Numbers:  at the top, right hand corner, or centered at the bottom of every page except Page One  Chicago Format:  You need to include a title page, rather than a heading on the first page.   

The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor's name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). Before submitting your paper, check your grammar and use spell check. Remember, the way you talk is not the way you write a paper.

 Please label your paper as follows: lastnamefirstnameHIST122ShortPaper1.  The short paper needs to be turned in through the assignment section for grading. If you use any of the information from your sources word-for-word, you must cite the source by using endnotes or footnotes. If you read the information and write it in your own words and it is not common knowledge, then you must cite the source because you are paraphrasing someone's information.

Module 03 Written Assignment – Shaping The Image Of Black America

In your research of television programs from the 1950's and  1960's, you will also be required to write an essay about how African Americans  were portrayed in shows that were broadcast during this era. Describe how television helped to shape the image of Black America during the 1950's and 1960's. Discuss racial stereotyping. Research Roots from the 1970's. How was Roots different from these earlier television shows (Good Times, Sanford & Son, etc.) in terms of the depiction of African American popular culture? Give examples. This paper should be 1-2 pages, in APA style, utilizing the college's library resources. One scholarly article as a minimum should be included in your essay.