Category: American Studies

Read the above instructions for the assignment. Be creative. *Remember, if an assignment is open, you can turn it in early. Requirements: as needed

Read the above instructions for the assignment. Be creative. *Remember, if an assignment is open, you can turn it in early. Requirements: as needed

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For this week we are examining the concerns about creating an American fashion style in the nineteenth century. We should be looking at differences between styles based upon gender and social class. Consider how the concerns will have originated – what groups and why. Consider what factors or qualities started to make clothing “American.” Write…

Module 4 Discussion: The Limits of Progressivism Progressives aimed to reform society and politics, but who was left out? Evaluate both achievements and blind spots of the Progressive Era (e.g., race, gender, labor). In your reply: Ask your classmate one question about their post that could help them think more deeply about the group they…

What is the idea that Americans are focusing on ? What are the values of the painting and what does it represent Requirements: 2-4 comments of 5 sentences each

Module 3 Discussion: Freedom and EmpireA Paradox of Democracy Discuss how Americas expansion abroad after the Spanish-American War both reflected and contradicted democratic ideals. Should the U.S. be viewed as a liberator or imperial power? In your reply: Choose one point your classmate made and find a short quote or detail from the text that…

Required Textbook Foner, Eric, Kathleen DuVal, and Lisa McGirr. Give Me Liberty! An American History, Volume 2: Since 1865(7th Edition) Overview During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, industrialization transformed the United States from a largely rural nation into an urban, industrial powerhouse. This change had major effects on cities, workers, immigrants, and society…

Module 2 Discussion: Robber Barons or Captains of Industry? Were figures like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Vanderbilt robber barons who exploited workers, or captains of industry who fueled progress? Support your stance with examples from the readings and film. In your reply: Read through your classmates stance, then research a different business leader from the same…

Week 2 Assignment: Understanding Criminal Justice Models Due: January 23Points: 100 PurposeThis assignment helps you understand the two main models of the criminal justice systemcrime control and due processand how they affect decisions in real life. InstructionsAfter reading Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Criminal Justice, write a response that answers the questions below. Be sure to…