1977 movie poster for one of the Blaxploitation films; from artstor.org. Using the REQUIRED textbooks listed in the READING Materials section of the CONTENT area, and showcasing the history discovered by citing the exact PAGE in the book that you found the HISTORY discussed. You may use additional scholarly sources but the textbook must […]

  Debate Instructions: 1. You will need to have at least 300 words in this Debate post plus full references due Wednesday …Research must be done in the library using JSTOR database or other sources that are creditable. 2. Also 2 Debate peer responses that make a contribution to the historical discussion with at least 100 […]

  INSTRUCTIONS: In order to prepare you must complete the following readings: Review the following sections in Chapter 15:  "Radical Reconstruction in the South" and "The Overthrow of Reconstruction" along with the linked document, taken from the writings of William A. Dunning Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS American Experience site, Reconstruction […]

WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1A: Reconstruction.   President Lincoln's goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in the war-preserve the Union. His plan favored leniency, in order to as quickly as possible reintegrate the south, and gain the support of Southern Unionists (mostly former Whigs). Radical Republicans urged a much harsher course, believing that the South […]

Primary Document writing (approximately 5 .) – At least 4 3/4  is the minimum, and 6  is the maximum.  For this writing, argue which primary document from the PDF collection at the bottom of the page and located in this week's module (Civil Rights pdf) is the most important/effective document.  This criteria for determining which […]

Analyze the key American military conflicts since 1898. Why did the United States join each conflict? Over the entire period, did the United States usually enter the conflict for basically similar reasons, or different reasons? In your answer, identify the events that drew the United States into each conflict, and classify its rationale using the […]

Choose two or more diverse groups of American Women (Native American, African-American, Latinx, or Asian and reflect on a key element of their historical experiences or agency and a key effort or strategy used by the group to combat oppression. How has learning this changed your understanding of US History and US Women, Gender, and […]

  Discussion Forum Post: Women's History, Historical Change, and the Status of Women's Rights in the 2020s Reflecting on the history of women in the United States, it’s clear that women’s roles in society have evolved significantly over the past few centuries, though this progress has been uneven and often contested. From the early days […]

In the Discussion Forum, drawing on this week's reading, listening and watching, summarize your thoughts about women's history, historical change, and your thoughts on the status of women's rights, and women's collective action in the 2020s. What needs changing? What lessons from the past might women (and men) address today with regard to women's status […]

    1.  Embed a video that shows an excerpt of the film or video game (an excerpt that highlights the music).   2.  Which type of music (discussed in chapter 68) is used (Underscoring – source music – leitmotif) ?   Explain why.   3.  Are there particular moments when you think the music is […]