DQ1 The Constitution and Reconstruction. A common misconception about the end of the Civil War is that, after ending slavery, the federal government did nothing to assist former slaves. In fact, the Constitution itself was substantially altered to define the rights of Americans and to allow the federal government to protect those rights. Review the […]

DQ1 Powers of the Federal Government. Many Americans today believe the federal government has acquired too much power, size, and influence in the nation’s domestic affairs. Throughout U.S. history, a tension has existed regarding what powers the federal government can assume and what powers should be left to the states. Review the text of the […]

DQ1 English Politics and Political Traditions. Americans often imagine that their political institutions and principles are unique and unheralded; yet, many of them might be traced back to the heritage of England at the time the colonies were first formed, and over the course of the colonial period as English political institutions evolved. Identify the […]

DQ1 Discuss the powerful movements that transformed European society during the early modern era.   Briefly describe the origin of each, and how it affected society as a whole.   Which had the most impact? Why?   DQ2 Trace the development of the slave trade.   Under what circumstances did the slave trade begin?   […]

DQ1 Discuss one of the events below. Make sure to include the main players involved, the importance the event had to World War II, as well as the human component to the event. Include data from your textbook and supplementary readings to support your response.   DQ2 Discuss one of the events below. In your […]

DQ1 Chronicle World War I. Why did the war start? How did it turn into a global affair? Who were the major players and what sides did they take? What role did European colonies play in the war? Who won? What were the peace terms? Were they fair?   DQ2 Compare and contrast three “isms” […]

DQ1 Discuss the Industrial Revolution. What sparked industrialization? What major innovations were developed? Where did it begin and how did it spread? How did industrialization change the role of women and children? Describe the factory conditions. Did they have a positive or negative effect on the workers? Overall, how big of an impact did industrialization […]

DQ1 Compare and Contrast the three Islamic Empires discussed in your readings: Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal. Chronicle the empires from their rise to power to their decline.   How were they similar?   How were they different?   What lands did they control?   What effect did the western world have on the empires?   […]

From the time the Constitution was ratified, Americans have disagreed over its meaning and the extent of the powers it gave to different branches and reserved to the states and the people. Since the Constitution took effect, it has been amended several times and, just as importantly, interpretations of the Constitution have changed over time. […]

DQ1 English Politics and Political Traditions. Americans often imagine that their political institutions and principles are unique and unheralded; yet, many of them might be traced back to the heritage of England at the time the colonies were first formed, and over the course of the colonial period as English political institutions evolved. Identify the […]