27 Jan Replace the word communism

HIST405 United States History
Week 1 Case Study Slavery

Introduction

Although slavery had existed among African peoples prior to the European slave trade, the status of slaves in Africa was much different than that of slaves as a result of the trade. The status of the latter was much different from the start and the further transition of this status in the colonies is illustrated by several Acts of the Virginia Commonwealth.

Instructions

Locate the webpage Acts of the Virginia Commonwealth on the PBS site Slavery and the Making of America: The Slave Experience. Use the following key words in your search: acts of Virginia Commonwealth slave experience. Read the information on this page.

Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts:

In what ways was the practice of slavery different between Africans and Europeans?

How did the length of service of slaves (servants being brought into the colony without indentures or covenants) change between 1642 and 1705?

How was the status of children born to slaves by white men determined?

In what ways were slaves treated similarly to property (regarding the right of possession, damage to property, etc.)?

Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)

1-inch margins

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Title page

References page

HIST405 United States History

Week 1 Journal Entry How I Earned

Learning is not like the weather; it does not “just happen” to you. You must be actively engaged in the learning process, devise strategies to maximize your learning, reflect on the strategies that worked and those that didn’t, and modify these strategies moving forward. I want all of you to earn an A in this class!

For this journal entry, I would like you to envision yourself having received an A at the end of the class.

Imagine yourself looking back over the class and describe the strategies you used to earn that A in around 100 words. Here are some items for you to consider:

How often did you log in to class?

What time management techniques did you use?

How did you manage the reading?

How did you study for the exams?

What was your plan for completing the research papers?

HIST405 United States History

Week 3 Case Study Industrialization

Introduction

The Second Industrial Revolution brought about a new socio-economic infrastructure at the turn of the century. This resulted in a transformation that introduced mechanization, an increase in immigration, labor reform, and a modern social order. The Second Industrial Revolution was characterized by mass production that used new power sources.

Instructions

Use the following resource for this assignment:

Link (website): Scientific American (Vol. 2 Issue 1) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Construct the case study by responding to at least 3 of the following prompts:

What scientific discoveries were made during this period and how did they contribute to industrialization?

What new power sources arose, how were they used, and what sources of power did they replace?

What new materials were developed and how did they contribute to the new inventions?

How was communication revolutionized by industrialization?

How is another aspect of industrialization represented in the source?

Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)

1-inch margins

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Title page

References page

HIST405 United States History

Week 5 Case Study Who Is a Progressive?

Introduction

With the increase in prosperity brought about by industrialization came a number of ills such as the exploitation of workers, including children. Unbridled capitalism and the pursuit of wealth, while also giving rise to the middle class, led to the greatest wealth disparity the country had ever seen at the expense of the working class, whose members found themselves working six or seven days a week up to 12 hours a day in horrible conditions, often not making enough to support themselves and their families. In response, a group of people emerged, the Progressives, who sought ways to make the lives of this wretched class better. Among the most prominent Progressives was President Theodore Roosevelt and his progressive sentiments are illustrated in his speech, Who is a Progressive?

Instructions

Review the speech at the following link:

Link (website): Who is a Progressive? Theodore Roosevelt, April 1912 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts:

According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?

What are the characteristics of those who are “anti-progressive” and what types of activities do they engage in?

What are the goals of progressivism and what areas of society should be addressed?

What progressive achievements does Roosevelt highlight in his speech?

Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

HIST405 United States History

Week 7 Case Study Fear of Communism/Islam

Introduction

The Cold War brought about an irrational fear of communism and communist activities in the United States. As we are learning this week, one of the most vocal instigators of this paranoia was Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthy delivered a speech about the imminent threat of communism on February 9, 1950. Our country again experienced a state of paranoia after the attacks of September 11, 2001, this time of Islam. (The purpose of this assignment is not to defend communism, but to examine the fear surrounding communism and Islam and whether it was/is valid.)

Instructions

Locate and read Joseph McCarthy’s speech given in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 9, 1950. Use the following key words in your search: Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia. The speech is also referred to as “Enemies from Within.”

Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts:

How does he define communist nations and what are the threats they pose?

Were his charges accurate?

Replace the word communism in his speech with Islam. Are there similarities between what McCarthy said about communism and what has been said about Islam, particularly shortly after the attacks of 9/11?

Do you believe it is valid to draw comparisons between anti-communist rhetoric and anti-Islam rhetoric?

Make sure to cite and reference sources. Make sure that the writing is clear, well-developed, and free from spelling and grammatical errors.

HIST405 United States History

Week 8 Journal Entry Advice to Incoming Students

For this assignment, provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course. What should incoming students be aware of regarding this class? What strategies did you use that they may find useful? What advice can you provide to help them earn an A?

There is no format or word count requirement for this assignment. I will incorporate the best two or three entries in this class next term