One key “environmental layer” upon which all socio-ecological systems are superimposed is climate. Climate—the long-term temperature and moisture conditions a region experiences—provides a reference state to which life has adapted. Changes in climate conditions result in changes to the distribution of (and to the nature of) life. In this assignment, analyze ways current changes in […]

Investigate the life of Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Find out how many children she had. Who were their fathers? Why do you think Cleopatra had such relationships?   Remember to review the  academic expectations  for your submission.   Submission Instructions:   · Submit your initial discussion post by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]

Considering the arguments of scholars like Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson–in their article “Reversal of Fortune”– and North, Summerhill, and Weingast–presented in the papers “Institutions” and “Order, Disorder and Economic Change”–what differences might explain the different paths that the North American ex-British colonies and Latin American ex-Portuguese and ex-Spanish followed after independence? How does this contrast […]

CULTURAL SELF-ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT   OBJECTIVE   One of the underlying principles of this course is for you to learn how important it is for social workers working with diverse cultural groups to be aware of and to address their feelings, thoughts, and attitude about their own culture and their cultural biases.   The objective of […]

Part 1: Jenkins argues that historians face three limitations when studying the past. Define and give an example of each of these three limitations. Part 2: Explain Jenkins' main argument in this chapter.  What are the advantages of Jenkin's interpretation of history? Are there any disadvantages? In order to receive full credit for this discussion […]

Order Instructions remember that this is a formal essay and you need an introduction (with a thesis statement), body, and conclusion paragraphs. You must also use at least one academic source and you must respond to a minimum of two classmates. Because students must respond, please post your essay as soon as possible.   Tell […]

The main objective of this assignment is to select an object from a digital collection in a major modern art museum (e.g., MoMA, Guggenheim, Art Institute of Chicago, The Metropolitan, Tate Gallery, etc.) and compare its stylistic elements to works we have discussed in class. The PowerPoint project should provide context (e.g., artist biography and […]

This writing assignment focuses on the topic of inequality and equality in America between 1865 and the present. It challenges you to examine the historical documents from the period that relate to that topic (e.g. the primary sources) and to place those documents in the context of the secondary sources and lecture material from the […]

Old Testament Narratives: Integrative Literature The first genre of the Old Testament to be discussed is called "Narrative." While this “older” testament has other elements—such as poetry, apocalyptic/prophecy, and letter—it is narrative which provides a glimpse at early history followed by the establishment of “Israel” as Gods special people. But it is in the course […]

There are two parts to this assignment, so please make sure that you finish. Instructions: Listen to the podcast link provided …   https://www.stitcher.com/show/ben-franklins-world/episode/120-marcia-zug-a-history-of-mail-order-brides-in-early-america-49051942 For the first part you need to listen to the podcast and annotate the as you listen. Annotation is more than highlighting. Write notes in the margins, ask questions, and engage […]