The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement during the 1920s. Explain the different forms of art impacted during this movement. Who was involved and what were some of the most lasting works to come out of it? What was the biggest and most lasting impact of this movement? Your response should be a minimum 200 words in length.

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Question 3

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement during the 1920s. Explain the different forms of art impacted during this movement. Who was involved and what were some of the most lasting works to come out of it? What was the biggest and most lasting impact of this movement?

Your response should be a minimum 200 words in length.

 

Question 4

You are an American citizen in the time period of this unit. Write a brief letter to a citizen of another country that the United States is expanding to during this time period. Share why, from your perspective, this expansion is good. In the letter explain why the United States taking on an imperial position is bad from your perspective. Include the issues of expansion, foreign policy, and trade, as well as other areas of interest to you.

Despite the region’s importance, the United States did not get drawn into a war in the Middle East during the Cold War period (1945-1989). Was the US able to protect its national interests in the region anyway? Explain your answer, using specific examples.

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. Imagine yourself as a citizen of the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s. Describe your thoughts about communism, your country, and the Cold War competition with the US.

 

  1. Despite the region’s importance, the United States did not get drawn into a war in the Middle East during the Cold War period (1945-1989). Was the US able to protect its national interests in the region anyway? Explain your answer, using specific examples.

 

  1. Should Ronald Reagan be considered a hero for his handling of the Cold War? Should Mikhail Gorbachev? In each case, explain why or why not, using specific examples.

 

  1. Is there something the Soviet Union could have done differently to avoid losing the Cold War? If so, what? If not, why don’t you think the Soviets understood that?

 

  1. Did you mention globalization and technological change in one or more of your answers above? If so, you can skip this question. If not, how did those forces affect people’s lives in the 1960s? Illustrate your points by using specific countries as examples.

1. How were Buddhist beliefs and practices received in East Aisa and how did they change over time? 2. What was the “silk road” and how did it affect the economy and culture of China in the Tang dynasty?

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Answer following questions  with accurate short answer, each one is no more than 3 paragraph.  Total is no more than one and half page

  1. How were Buddhist beliefs and practices received in East Aisa and how did they change over time?

2. What was the “silk road” and how did it affect the economy and culture of China in the Tang dynasty?

3. How did the bushi emerge from Heian society to dominate Japan under the Kamakura Shogunate?

4. To what extent is it justified to read economic developments in Song dynasty China as a “Commerical revolution”? What were the social, political, and ideological impacts  of this “revolution”?

5. What made the Mongols so military effective, and how did the agrarian states of Eurasia responf to the mongol challenge?

How would you describe the political and cultural landscape introduced by the Delhi Sultanate and their successors (such as the Deccan Sultanate to the Mughals) in northern India and south India? For example, what was the world described by Ibn Battuta of How did Perso-Arabic culture impact the Vijayanagra court in the South? You may also discuss the Mughal court in the North. What changes were introduced by the Mughals in terms of language, culture and religious practices? Discuss broad changes but do pay attention to details (names, dates, places, etc).

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Write approximately 4 pages for each of the following 2 prompts, for a total of 8 pages. Formulate a thesis for each question and use evidence (all articles will be provided and no outside sources should be used for this essay) to support your argument. The questions should guide you to formulate a thesis on the historical subject being discussed. You do not have to answer each and every question I ask below. You do not have to answer each and every question asked below- they are there to guide you.

  1. How would you describe the political and cultural landscape introduced by the Delhi Sultanate and their successors (such as the Deccan Sultanate to the Mughals) in northern India and south India? For example, what was the world described by Ibn Battuta of How did Perso-Arabic culture impact the Vijayanagra court in the South? You may also discuss the Mughal court in the North. What changes were introduced by the Mughals in terms of language, culture and religious practices? Discuss broad changes but do pay attention to details (names, dates, places, etc).
  2. Compare the empire of the Mauryas (under Asoka), the Mughal Empire and the British Empire. Choose two Empire to compare and contrast. Are there any similarities between the three empires? What are the differences in terms of political rule., imperial control, culture, diversity and tolerance? Please describe in detail the three empires. For the Mauryas you may focus on Asoka and for the Mughals you may focus on Akbar, Shah Jahan or Aurangzeb. For the British you may discuss the English East India Company and its dealings with Indian rulers in the 1st century of its rule, the different governor-generals and ultimately the kind of rule the British set in the early decades of their rule.

Why did the church in Rome and the church in Constantinople excommunicate each other in 1054 CE? Why did the church in Rome and the church in Constantinople excommunicate each other in 1054 CE?

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Requirement: I call the essay a “research essay” to emphasize that the quality of your essay is largely dependent upon the quality of your research. Use at least four scholarly articles or published books. The phrase “at least” means you are allowed and encouraged to use more than four sources. The length of the essay should be 1,500 to 2,500 words. Cite your sources wherever you rely on them, using footnotes, parenthetical notes or end notes. Be very specific when citing a source, using MLA format throughout.

Paper Topic:  Why did the church in Rome and the church in Constantinople excommunicate each other in 1054 CE? Why did the church in Rome and the church in Constantinople excommunicate each other in 1054 CE?

Destiny during the era of Texas annexation, the Mexican-American War, and the Gold Rush; the conflict over the spread of slavery into the territories; the sectional conflicts that characterized the Civil War and Reconstruction; and the post-Civil War expansion of railroads into Native American territories west of the Mississippi. In your answer, you must consider the roles of Native Americans, the significance of slavery and race, and the importance of European immigration and immigrants.

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Argue for the importance of geography in the history of Euro-American expansion in the early United States, especially the expansion of the United States into historically Native American territories, the sectional conflict that characterized the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the importance of transportation (especially railroads) in the final displacement and relocation of Native peoples at the end of the nineteenth century.. Consider both the east-west as well as north-south axis of expansion and territorial conflict. Students should devote at least a paragraph each to the following geographic elements of this history: the ways in which U.S. independence and the adoption of the Constitution enabled new and aggressive expansions into Native American territories; the territorial expansion of the United States following the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812; and the emergence of Manifest Destiny during the era of Texas annexation, the Mexican-American War, and the Gold Rush; the conflict over the spread of slavery into the territories; the sectional conflicts that characterized the Civil War and Reconstruction; and the post-Civil War expansion of railroads into Native American territories west of the Mississippi. In your answer, you must consider the roles of Native Americans, the significance of slavery and race, and the importance of European immigration and immigrants.

Describe how characteristics of the region of Colonial America impacted your chosen conflict. Discuss the American ideals or philosophies that may have caused this event to occur. How have these ideals

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  1. After reading the lecture and required readings for this unit, use the knowledge you have learned to write a three page essay on one of the topics below:
  •  Bacon’s revolt on Jamestown, Va.;
  •  The Pueblo Revolt; and
  •  Salem witch trials

In order to support your discussion, you will need to select at least one outside source from the CSU Library. Your essay must address, but are not limited to, the following items listed below:

  •  Introduce the event. This may include what happened, the reason, setting, location, timeline, outcome, and casualties.
  •  Describe how characteristics of the region of Colonial America impacted your chosen conflict.
  •  Discuss the American ideals or philosophies that may have caused this event to occur. How have these ideals

and philosophies changed to the way we live today.

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  • Discuss your perspective on the event, including, but not limited to, what was inevitable or avoidable, and what was beneficial or costly.

Again, be sure to review the required reading about what to look for in a scholarly resource, and if you have trouble locating an article, contact a librarian to assist you. Your assignment, which should be three pages total, will not be accepted if your source(s) are not available in CSU’s Online Library, and the article you choose must be completely cited and referenced.

.Trace the patterns of international migration since 1970, with reference to at least two examples. How do these differ from migration patterns of a century earlier?

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history essays- 1000 words each essay- mla and 2 works cited. every question should be submitted in its  own sheet.

1.Trace the patterns of international migration since 1970, with reference to at least two examples. How do these differ from migration patterns of a century earlier?

  1. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of globalization in contemporary world. Who has benefited and who has not? Has globalization brought the world together or driven it further apart?

.Discuss the rise of religious political movements at the end of the 20th century with reference to at least two examples from different regions of the world. How do they relate to globalization? To what groups of people do they appeal?

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history 2 questions- 1000 words each question- MLA 2 references

1.Discuss the rise of religious political movements at the end of the 20th century with reference to at least two examples from different regions of the world. How do they relate to globalization? To what groups of people do they appeal?

Discuss the theory of “clash of civilizations.” Do you agree or disagree with it and why? What prospects do you see for interaction among civilizations in the 21st century? Please substantiate your argument with reference to two examples.

What events led up to the 100 Years War? Describe each of the participating armies, detailing the differences as well as similarities and changes made during the course of the war. What really caused the war to end and how did this change the face of western civilization?

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  1. A) LONG ESSAY Questions

 

Answer two of the following questions. Be certain to answer each part of the questions. Each answer should be 5 paragraphs long. Answers are worth 30 points each.

1) What events led up to the 100 Years War? Describe each of the participating armies, detailing the differences as well as similarities and changes made during the course of the war. What really caused the war to end and how did this change the face of western civilization?

2) Detail the myriad causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE as discussed in class. What role did the eastern empire play if any? Was it inevitable? Explain your conclusion.

3) Discuss the Humanist Movement. When and where did it start? Why? How are Humanist changes reflected in the art and society of the Renaissance? Touch upon some of the major events occurring at this time that influence these changes? What role did religion play?

 

  1. B) SHORT ESSAY Questions

 

Answer three of the following questions. Each answer should be 2-3 paragraphs long. Answers are worth 15 points each.

1) Detail the only ‘legitimate’ reason for a Crusade in the eyes of the Catholic Church.  Which crusade was legitimate? Why? Which Crusade effectively ended the Byzantine Empire?

2) Discuss the main differences in the types of plague raging through the western world in the mid-14th century.  Be sure to note locations, death rates, and symptoms.

3) Peter Ableard’s “Story of My Misfortunes” tells of the life of a struggling medieval scholar. Address his misfortunes and how he dealt with them.

4) What role did politics play in the Avignon Papacy and then in the Great Schism? Detail the concerns to the ‘flock’ and what this meant for the future followers. Discuss Raimon de Cornet’s poem and how it expresses the feeling of the flock.

5) Briefly detail the changes in government under Diocletian from previous rulers. What were some of the major reasons he made these modifications?

6) What are the three main principles of any feudal society? Describe each and how they apply to serfs, knights, and lords.

  1. C) Fill in the Blank Questions:

 

Provide the missing word/phrase for each of the following. Answers are worth 2 points per blank. Yes a few bonus points are possible in this section!

1)  __________ was responsible for creating the world’s first public schooling system.

2) 1453 was a significant year as it marked the end of the _____________Empire as well as the end of the ___________ war.

3) ___________ built the __________ to quell opposition to his rule and refined centuries of Roman Law into The ____________.

4) _________ were the Vikings that were responsible for raiding.

5) ___________ infantry often fought without __________ to allow for more mobility during the 100 years war.

6) __________ built the Flavian Amphitheatre, better known today as the ___________.

7) __________ was the historian that provided the official history of the Roman Emperor____________ as well as a scandalous version titled the ___________ History.

8) The citizens blamed the ____________ for the “Apocalypse” that befell them in the 14th century.

9) The Knights ________ were created during the 2nd crusade specifically to protect _________ and act as _________ for the crusaders.

10) The __________ and the ________ were dualist Christians that prompted Pope ___________ to begin the _________ in 1231 to root out heretics.

11) _________________ was the work of art by Botticelli that marked the separation of art from message, to art for art’s ___________.

12) Masaccio’s ____________ represents the full incorporation of _____________ perspective in Renaissance art.