Assignment

Assignment 1A: Case Study

Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude

· Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies.

· Describe in what ways the practice of slavery was different between each colonial region in British North America. (The question being asked is how and why slavery was developed in those 13 Colonies and why were the slaves replaced the indentured servants. Then, define how the slaves and indentured servants differ?)

· Analyze the differences between slaves and indentured servants.

REQUIRED: Make sure to incorporate two scholarly source dated from 2018-2022.

Writing Requirements (APA format) and:

· Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page or references page)

· Use standard essay writing process by including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)

· No abstract is required

· In-text citations that correspond with your end references

· NO PLAGARISM PLEASE THIS WILL BE GRADED BY TURN IT IN (do not use direct quotations)

Assignment 1B: The Cost of Expansion

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following settlements:

· Southern colonies

· Chesapeake colonies

· Middle colonies

· New England colonies

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Compare and contrast the settlement patterns.

· What forces and ideas shaped their origin?

· Examine the influence of religion for those settlements (e.g., Puritanism, Quakers, and the Anglican Church).

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 2A: The American Revolution

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution.

· The Proclamation Act of 1763

· The Navigation Acts

· The Stamp Act

· The Declaratory Act

· The Townsend Act

· The Boston Massacre

· The Coercive Acts

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections do you consider the most significant and why?

· Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

· NO PLAGARISM PLEASE THIS WILL BE GRADED BY TURN IT IN (do not use direct quotations)

Assignment 2B: Confederation and Constitution

· Pick two (2) issues of the Articles of Confederation (https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/list) and describe the main problems that the United States was faced with under the Federation government.

· Analyze two major debates (see textbook Section 7.4) by which the Constitution was created in the summer of 1787.

Then, address one (1) of the following to your initial post:

· Discuss the ratification process of the Constitution of 1787.

· How did ratification lead to the formation of America's first two political parties, the Federalists and Anti-Federalist?

· What were the major differences between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist, and who were the best-known members of each party?

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 3A: Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War of 1846

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following historical events:

· The Lewis and Clark Expedition

· The Missouri Compromise

· Independence of Texas

· Mexican War of 1846-1848

· The California Gold Rush

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800-1848? Explain why.

· Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list.

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 3B: Case Study

Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

Option 1: The American System, Transportation, and Communication Read the following primary source:

· Link (website):  Of Debates in Congress (Clay's Debate of the American System in 1832) (Links to an external site.)  (Click on "Next Image" to see all pages of the debate: pp.258-262.)

Then, address the following:

· Describe the idea of Henry Clay's "American System."

· Based on Clay's economic vision of America, analyze how the American System would build the American market and economy?

· Analyze the role of mechanization and communication in the American System.

Option 2: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 Read the following primary source:

· Link (website):  Transcript of President Andrew Jackson's Message to Congress 'On Indian Removal' (1830) (Links to an external site.)

Then, address the following:

· Evaluate the rationale that President Jackson used in the removal of the Native Americans from east of the Mississippi River. Did the removal have the intended impact?

· Identify the responsibilities given to the President under the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

· Compare Jackson's actions toward Native Americans in the context of his First Inaugural Address with the path of events during the Trail of Tears.

· Determine if the removal of the Native Americans from east of the Mississippi River violate the principles found in the Declaration of Independence?

Option 3: The Abolitionist Movement Read the following primary source:

· Link (website):  Declaration of Sentiments of American Anti-Slavery Society (1833) (Links to an external site.)  (Click on arrows to view all images of the document. Click on plus and minus signs to enlarge or reduce size of images.)

Then, address the following:

· Assess if abolitionists were responsible reformers or irresponsible agitators?

· Explain how abolitionists upheld the Declaration of Independence as the foundation of antislavery and abolitionist thought.

· Assess the effect of the Gag Rule on the Abolitionist Movement.

· Analyze how the women's rights movement would gain momentum from the antislavery movement.

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

· In-text citations that correspond with your end references

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

· NO PLAGARISM PLEASE THIS WILL BE GRADED BY TURN IT IN (do not use direct quotations)

Assignment 4A: Stepping Stones to the Civil War

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, pick three (3) of the leading causes of the American Civil War:

· The Compromise of 1850

· The Fugitive Slave Law 1850

· Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852

· The Kansas Nebraska Act 1854

· The Dred Scott Case of 1857

· The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858

Then, address one (1) of the following for your selections:

· Based on the historical facts given in this module, assess if the American Civil War was inevitable.

· Analyze if the United States Supreme Court can settle legal and moral issues through judiciary review. In your response, provide a documented example of a modern parallel of a legal or moral issue settled by the United States Supreme Court.

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 4B: Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877

For the initial post, craft a response comparing the three (3) Reconstruction plans:

· Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) - Lincoln

· Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

· Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)

Then, address one (1) of the following for your selections:

· Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.

· Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.

· Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African-Americans.

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

· NO PLAGARISM PLEASE THIS WILL BE GRADED BY TURN IT IN (do not use direct quotations)

Assignment 5A: Case Study

Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.

Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of Workers View the following resource:

· Link (video):  The Progressive Era (Links to an external site.)  (27:30)

Browse and read one (1) of the following:

· Link (article):  Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (Links to an external site.)

· Link (library article):  The Pullman Strike (Links to an external site.)

Then, address the following:

· Explain if big business leaders were "captains of industry," "shrewd businessmen," or "robber barons."

· Based on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.

· Analyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.

· Explain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.

· Analyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.

Option 2: Who is A Progressive? Review the following site:

· Link (website):  Presidential Election of 1912: A Resource Guide (Links to an external site.)

Then, address the following:

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

· Explain and give examples of the characteristics of "anti-progressives."

· Trace what types of activities "anti-progressives" engaged in?

· Analyze the goals of progressivism.

· Explain what areas of society progressives addressed?

· Analyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?

Option 3: World War I Review the following resources:

· Link (video):  A War to End All Wars: Part 2 (Links to an external site.)  (6:56)

· Link (library article):  The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism (Links to an external site.)

Then, address the following:

· Trace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?

· Explain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.

· Analyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.

· Analyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.

· Explain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page

· In-text citations that correspond with your end references

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

· NO PLAGARISM PLEASE THIS WILL BE GRADED BY TURN IT IN (do not use direct quotations)

Assignment 5B: Industrialization, Imperialism, and America’s Entry Into WWI

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following categories representing minority groups during 1880-1914:

· Women's rights activists

· African Americans

· Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe

· Child workers

· Great Plain Indians

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Explain the socio-economic status and challenges of your minority groups at the turn of the century.

· How did the Industrial Revolution affect your chosen minority groups?

· Analyze how the Progressives brought reform to your selected minority groups. Do you find that the Progressives were successful in making government responsive and improve the conditions of your chosen minority group?

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 6A: The New Deal

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following (any program and/or act of the New Deal):

Programs

Acts

Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Public Works Administration (PWA) Civil Works Administration (CWA) Works Progress Administration (WPA) Farm Security Administration (FSA)

Emergency Banking Relief Act Economy Act Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Tennessee Valley Authority Act (TVA) National Employment System Act (Wagner-Peyser Act) Home Owners Loan Act National Industrial Recovery Act (NIA) Glass-Steagall Act (Banking Act) Securities & Exchange Act Emergency Relief Appropriation Act Resettlement Administration (RA) Rural Electrification Administration (REA) National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) Social Security Act Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reflecting over the weekly reading and lesson video The New Deal Coalition (also linked in the Required Resources), address the following for your selections:

· Consider workers, immigrants, and African Americans. Explain how minorities were represented by the New Deal.

· Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.

· Link (video):  A New Deal: Part 5 (Links to an external site.)  (7:20)

· Link (website):  New Deal Programs: Selected Library of Congress Resources: Introduction (Links to an external site.)  (Read this introduction before exploring the other links in this discussion.)

· Link (website):  New Deal Programs: Selected Library of Congress Resources (Links to an external site.)  (Explore the links under Sections and Topic for specific New Deal Programs.)

· Link (website):  New Deal Programs: Selected Library of Congress Resources: Digitized Materials (Links to an external site.)  (Explore the links for primary sources including audio recordings, written narratives, photographs, posters, and music.)

· Link (website):  President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal (Links to an external site.)  (Review the documents and interviews on this site.)

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 6B: World War II

For the initial post, consider three (3) of the following events:

· Treaty of Versailles

· Rise of fascism, militarism and imperialism

· Failure of the League of Nations

· Hitler and the Nazi Party

· The Lend Lease Act

· Japanese expansion and the bombing of Pearl Harbor

Based on your three selections, choose two (2) of the following and craft a response for your selections:

· Assess if the United States foreign policy during the 1930s helped to promote World War II. Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II? If so, how? If not, why not?

· Explain if the United States, despite neutrality, aided the Allies against the Axis powers.

· Analyze if the use of atomic (nuclear) weapons to defeat enemies in war is a setback for democracy (President Truman's decision to drop the atom bomb on Japan).

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 7A: American Foreign Policy during the Cold War

Initial Post Instructions Pick three (3) of the following American Foreign policies:

· Marshall Plan

· Berlin Airlift

· Containment

· Anti-Communist Freedom Fighters

· Vietnam (conflict) War

· Détente'

· SALT I & SALT II

· Camp David Accords

· Strategic Defense Initiative (nicknamed "Star Wars")

Then, address the following for your selections:

· Explain how each of your choices was an effective policy to thwart international communist expansion.

· Based on your selections, analyze if the United States should have feared international communist subversion during the Cold War era (1945-1991).

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 scholarly source dated from 2018-2022

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 7B: journal Entry

For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following:

· Identify and elaborate on one or two lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.

· Provide advice to the next group of students who will be taking this course.

· How has this course affected you today in your daily life and/or work?

· 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?

Writing Requirements

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

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 citation from book : Title: U.S. History

Publisher: OpenStax

Publication Date: 2014

APA Citation:

OpenStax. (2019). U.S. history. OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from  https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:gMXC1GEM@7/Introduction

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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Assignment 8A: America and Terrorism in the 21st Century

Initial Post Instructions Consider a few terrorist activities since the 1980s until today. Here is a starting point:

· 1983: United States Embassy in Beirut and Kuwait is bombed

· 1988: Osama bin Laden re-organizes Al Qaeda in Pakistan to carry out attacks

· 1993: World Trade Center Bombing (first time)

· 1995: Oklahoma City Bombing

· 1998: United Stated Embassy bombings Nairobi and Sar Es Salaam

· 2001: 9/11 Bombing of the World Trade Centers

· 2001: Bio Terrorism begins (anthrax letters and Bill Gates's warnings on bio terrorism)

· 2013: Boston Marathon Bombings

· 2018: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Then, address three (3) of the following and craft a response, as a whole, for your selections:

· Explain if you think that global terrorism can be stopped.

· Analyze the responsibility of the United States today to be the world's "policeman."

· Assess if peace and stability in the Middle East are vital to U.S. economy and national security.

· If the United States withdrew its troops from the Middle East tomorrow, would the terrorist threat end. Why or why not?

· Assess if the use of military force is the only way to prevent terrorism. Are there other possible alternatives? Which strategy is best and why?

· REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 citation from book :

· REQUIRED: APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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