You will want to focus your attention on the question of whether Voltaire seems to be a typical Enlightenment thinker or not.  Specifically, how does Voltaire represent mainline Enlightenment thinking?  In what ways does he seem to be diverging from the prevailing views of the other philosophes?  You must focus your attention on at least […]

1.Discuss Brown's opinions on slavery in light of the film. What specific events/factors in his life and upbringing, according to the film, most shaped these views? 2.What exactly was Brown's strategy at Harper's Ferry, and why did it fail? 3.Discuss something from the film that you found particularly fascinating or shocking. 4. Brown has been […]

Assessment The Renaissance was a bridge from the medieval world to the  modern world, and its legacy can be seen all around us. Ready to get up  from your seat? It's time for you to find examples of the influence of  this period! For your assessment, create a digital scrapbook that includes  examples of the […]

Task:  In this writing you are considering how and why the Long, Townsend, and Sinclair plans were attractive to the American public as an addition to the New Deal.  Directly answer the question (what made the plans attractive?) and support your answer with analysis. Do not just write a descriptive narrative that explains the proposals. […]

 To date, we have covered several different definitions of “spectacle.” Guy Debord, for instance, argues that spectacle is a social relation among people mediated by images. Gennifer Weisenfeld (Week 5), however, claims that spectacle is what imbues a viewing experience with emotion. Using direct reference to the course readings and specific examples from the audio-visual […]

    he WOW discussion is an opportunity to share with the class something that surprised you in your reading, research, or study of the topics we cover in this module. As you read and watch the stories that make up our history, look for things that make you say to yourself "I didn't know […]

  After your reading and research, you should have a basic picture in your mind of what it might have been like to live in those ancient cultures. To help clarify that picture, for this discussion, you are asked to role-play the part of a resident in ancient Mesopotamia, China or India. Instructions Based on […]

 Consider why do you think people study history? (Don't be trite here – it's much more than "to learn from their mistakes"). Consider why you are required to study history to earn an AA or AS degree. Do you think the study of history helps you to be a better person or contribute to society? […]

  After your reading and research, you should have a basic picture in your mind of what it might have been like to live in those ancient cultures. To help clarify that picture, for this discussion, you are asked to role-play the part of a resident in ancient Mesopotamia, China or India. Instructions Based on […]

In two or more complete paragraphs, answer the following question. Your answer should be single-spaced, in 10 pt. Times-Roman font. Be sure to answer the question thoroughly. (10 pts)  What developments led to the outbreak of the Thirty Years War? Use the Upload files as sources please, no outside sources allowed  _epub_11549951831550710748.pdf _epub_6993004214929388938.pdf _epub_3538214825300714343.pdf _epub_2926609788458641004.pdf […]