Description 1. Was the Spanish-American War in fact a “splendid little war”? What was “splendid” about it? What was ill-conceived about it? 2. Discuss the causes and consequences of the Filipino insurrection against the United States. Who was Emilio Aguinaldo? Did the US treat him fairly?Why has this war been so little remembered by subsequent […]

Description Review all three articles (do this in order to determine which one of the three you will read carefully): Stuart Hall’s “Cultural Identity and Diaspora” Bhugra et al. “Migration, Cultural Bereavement and Cultural Identity” Wah, “Engaging the Haitian Diaspora”   Select one of the articles from above and read it carefully   Consider incorporating […]

Description Write a 3 to 4-page double-spaced (1” margins, 12 point font) “reflection paper” that answers the following questions: What explains when nationalism is a constructive force (producing stability that strengthens states) and when it is a destructive force (fomenting conflict and instability)? In your answer, assess the competing theories of inter-group conflict covered in […]

Description It seems Americans aren’t just tired of the president– this article on Congress suggests they’re tired f Congress, too. Of course, it’s easy enough to complain– but it takes a true student of political science to analyze both sides of the issue, which is what we’ll do here.   Your task this week is […]

Select one survey or sampling technique reviewed in the readings. Write 1-2 pages discussing your selected method including how it has contributed to helping archaeologists identify sites. (at least 400 words count)

Write 1-2 pages about Otzi the iceman. What types of artifacts or ecofacts are found with the iceman? What types of analytical techniques were performed on his remains? How do scientists believe he died? (at least 400 words count)

Write 1-2 pages on the “moundbuilder” debate of North America. What were some of the early hypotheses for construction? How was this debate finally resolved? (at least 400 words count)

Description ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION: The Prebles’ ArtForms textbook portrays most PostModern and Global art as a departure from the Modernist approach to breaking rules or rejecting tradition. Today, a new generation of artists prefer o “comment on life, rather than focusing on perfecting form, creating beauty, or fine-tuning their sense of   sight. They want to […]

Description Write a 3 to 4-page double-spaced (1” margins, 12 point font) “reflection paper” that answers the following questions: What explains when nationalism is a constructive force (producing stability that strengthens states) and when it is a destructive force (fomenting conflict and instability)? In your answer, assess the competing theories of inter-group conflict covered in […]

Description 1 destitution: Women continue to play a prominent role in colonial affairs. What role did women play in wars of independence? Also, discuss some of the factors that led to the collapse of Spanish and Portuguese authority in Latin American countries.   2. Themes to think about as you read: National Identity/ Equality/ Sovereignty- […]