Category: American history

About this Assignment In this course, you examined the recorded history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era through the settling of European nations in the New World, the birth of the United States of America, and its initial challenges in the early nineteenth century. This helped you understand the nation’s political, social, and economic development and utilize this historical knowledge for addressing contemporary issues. In this assignment, you will use your critical thinking skills to identify ways in which the founding documents of the country were influenced and inspired by events and ideas of the early Colonial Period. Course Learning Outcomes The following course learning outcomes are assessed in this assignment: Analyze foundational U.S. government documents, such as the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights Related Lessons Mayflower & Plymouth Rock Settlement: Overview & History Primary Source: The Mayflower Compact American Enlightenment: History & Impact First Great Awakening: Definition, Effects & Preachers The Declaration of Independence: Text, Signatories & Impact Primary Source: The Declaration of Independence Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Definition & History Prompt For this assignment, you will review key philosophical movements and events of the Colonial Period in the United States and explain how they influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence. You will utilize your critical thinking skills to analyze how ideas from this period helped shape the values and arguments found in this founding document. Write a 1,000-1,250 word primary source analysis explaining how the Mayflower Compact, the American Enlightenment, and the First Great Awakening helped to set the stage for the Declaration of Independence. In your writing, be sure to provide specific examples and cite evidence from relevant primary sources. Be sure to answer to following questions with supporting evidence in your essay: What core ideas from the American Enlightenment, First Great Awakening, and Mayflower Compact are in the Declaration of Independence? How did these ideas challenge the authority of the British Empire and/or traditional monarchy? In your view, which of these colonial influences had the greatest impact on the Declaration, and why? Which of ideas from this period remain the most relevant in today’s political climate? Briefly reflect on how they connect to a current event or debate that has personal relevance to your life. Formatting & Sources Please write your paper in the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) format. You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least two primary and three secondary external sources and cite them using CMS format. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in CMS (including the lesson title and instructor’s name). Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question. Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of American History. You may use sources like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Open Research Library to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.) If you’re unsure about how to use CMS format to cite your sources, please see the following lessons: What Is the Chicago Citation Style? Chicago Formatting: Style & Definition

This is a personal opinion assignment

I’d like you to read the section IV. The Cold War Red Scare, McCarthyism, and Liberal Anti-Communism from the textbook and three documents relating to McCarthy’s efforts: one by McCarthy himself, a second by fellow Senator Margaret Chase Smith, and a third by author Lillian Hellman, who was called before a House committee to defend herself against the charge that she was a Communist and to provide the names of other alleged Communists.

Write 4 paragraphs sharing your thoughts about this controversial period in history and what you found interesting.

Use formal yet comprehensive wording and make sure paper is 100% AI and Plagarism Free.

If you’re gonna cite from one of the sources, follow proper MLA 9th citation protocols.

Here’s four links to each source:

25. The Cold War

Joseph McCarthy on Communism (1950)

Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience” (1950)

Lillian Hellman Refuses to Name Names (1952)

Has to be in Apa Format as well as at least one of the sources must be used and at least one outside source

Has to be in Apa Format as well as at least one of the sources must be used and at least one outside source

1. Introduction:

• Begin the essay with a brief introduction to the topic of defining youth and its historical context.
• Provide an overview of the importance of identifying and treating delinquent youth in society.
• Clearly state the purpose of the essay and the main points you will be discussing.

1. Historical Overview:

• Explore the historical perspectives on defining youth. Discuss how different societies and cultures have interpreted and defined youth throughout history.
• Highlight significant milestones or events that have shaped our understanding of youth and delinquency.
• Include examples of influential theories or frameworks that have impacted the identification and treatment of delinquent youth.

1. Current Definitions and Implications:

• Examine the present-day definitions of youth and how they vary across different contexts, such as legal, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
• Discuss the implications of these definitions for identifying and treating delinquent youth in contemporary society.
• Analyze the strengths and limitations of current definitions and their impact on the justice system, rehabilitation programs, and social policies.

1. Factors Influencing Delinquency:

• Explore the various factors that contribute to delinquent behavior among youth.
• Discuss social, economic, familial, and psychological factors that can influence youth involvement in delinquency.
• Provide relevant statistics, research findings, or case studies to support your analysis.

1. Treatment Approaches:

• Investigate different approaches and interventions used to address delinquency among youth.
• Discuss the effectiveness of various treatment methods, such as prevention programs, counseling, education, and community-based initiatives.
• Examine the challenges and ethical considerations associated with treating delinquent youth.

1. Future Directions:

• Propose potential strategies or recommendations for improving the identification and treatment of delinquent youth.
• Discuss emerging trends, innovations, or areas of research that may shape the future approaches to addressing youth delinquency.
• Consider the potential impact of technology, societal changes, and evolving psychological theories on the future of youth delinquency.

1. Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points discussed in the essay.
• Emphasize the significance of understanding the history of defining youth for effective identification and treatment of delinquent youth.
• Conclude with a thought-provoking statement or a call to action related to the topic.

1. Introduction:

• Begin the essay with a brief introduction to the topic of defining youth and its historical context.
• Provide an overview of the importance of identifying and treating delinquent youth in society.
• Clearly state the purpose of the essay and the main points you will be discussing.

1. Historical Overview:

• Explore the historical perspectives on defining youth. Discuss how different societies and cultures have interpreted and defined youth throughout history.
• Highlight significant milestones or events that have shaped our understanding of youth and delinquency.
• Include examples of influential theories or frameworks that have impacted the identification and treatment of delinquent youth.

1. Current Definitions and Implications:

• Examine the present-day definitions of youth and how they vary across different contexts, such as legal, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
• Discuss the implications of these definitions for identifying and treating delinquent youth in contemporary society.
• Analyze the strengths and limitations of current definitions and their impact on the justice system, rehabilitation programs, and social policies.

1. Factors Influencing Delinquency:

• Explore the various factors that contribute to delinquent behavior among youth.
• Discuss social, economic, familial, and psychological factors that can influence youth involvement in delinquency.
• Provide relevant statistics, research findings, or case studies to support your analysis.

1. Treatment Approaches:

• Investigate different approaches and interventions used to address delinquency among youth.
• Discuss the effectiveness of various treatment methods, such as prevention programs, counseling, education, and community-based initiatives.
• Examine the challenges and ethical considerations associated with treating delinquent youth.

1. Future Directions:

• Propose potential strategies or recommendations for improving the identification and treatment of delinquent youth.
• Discuss emerging trends, innovations, or areas of research that may shape the future approaches to addressing youth delinquency.
• Consider the potential impact of technology, societal changes, and evolving psychological theories on the future of youth delinquency.

1. Conclusion:

• Summarize the key points discussed in the essay.
• Emphasize the significance of understanding the history of defining youth for effective identification and treatment of delinquent youth.
• Conclude with a thought-provoking statement or a call to action related to the topic.

Each week, I will ask you to find one item from the topic, place, and time period under discussion. Many museums have their best items on the internet for the world to enjoy.

Paste a photo of the item in the discussion board. Next, give me a short, two-to-three-paragraph long analysis of the item. Where did it come from? What makes it special? What gives it haecceity? How does it fit in the world that created it? You would be surprised how the stuff that people left behind tells us a great deal about what they valued.

There are only a few things that will definitely result in a grade of zero. The first is something that is not cited. The second is something that has to be downloaded: a discussion board post that is done as an attachment will not be graded–this is for the safety of your instructor and your classmates. The last is something that isn’t relevant to the chapter we’re studying.

Check out the video here if you’re still unsure how to do it exactly right.

Your first post is due by Friday at 11:59, and your feedback posts are due by Sunday.

Grading:

Word count: minimum 200 for post, 100 for replies (each)

Examples from the textbook. Cite your work in MLA or Chicago.

Critically think of the Material.

Be sure to reference specific events, individuals, and policies discussed in the textbook.

Engage with your peers by responding to at least two classmates’ posts, asking questions, or offering alternative viewpoints.

OPTION A:

The Roaring Twenties was a period of dramatic cultural, social, and economic transformation in the United States. Looking at Cultural Transformations: How did the rise of flapper culture, the growth of Hollywood and the entertainment industry, and the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the cultural changes of the 1920s? What were some key characteristics of these movements?

OPTION B:

The Great Depression of the 1930s was a profound economic crisis that had widespread effects on American society. Looking at Federal Governments Response: Evaluate the effectiveness of the federal governments response to the Great Depression, focusing on the New Deal programs implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. How did these programs aim to address the economic and social challenges of the era?

Grading:

1. Word count: minimum 200 for post, 100 for replies (each)
2. Examples from the textbook. Cite your work in MLA or Chicago.
3. Critically think of the Material.
4. Be sure to reference specific events, individuals, and policies discussed in the textbook.
5. Engage with your peers by responding to at least two classmates’ posts, asking questions, or offering alternative viewpoints.

Many of our upcoming Discussions about American History before 1877 connect to the themes and plot lines of famous films produced by Hollywood. For this Discussion, you will find a film that focuses on an actual historical event rather than simply being set in the past. You are welcome to use some of the more popular websites and online sources that we would normally stay away from. In this regard, you can pursue imdb.com and other websites as you formulate your post. For this discussion: 1. Find an historical film that covers a period in history relevant to this course, before 1877. 2. Briefly describe its plot and/or famous scenes and/or actors/actresses. 3. And finally, in what ways did the film accurately/inaccurately depict the past. Academic Integrity [content page] This discussion aligns with the following: Course Objective: CO-1 [content page]