Write a term paper on political events and economic systems
Term Paper
After choosing your topic, write one paragraph describing how you would approach discussion of your topic and provide your sources as well. The period of your paper should be within/from early 1500s to present time. Your topic should be very specific and narrowed down. For example: political events, economic systems, or social issues are very specifics. Avoid biography.
Compare and contrast ancient egyption art and culture
1. Compare and contrast Ancient Egyption Art and culture with Classical greek Art and culture .
2. How did the geography of Egypt , including the Nile river , influence the culture belifes and artwork of the Ancient Egyption?
Explain tensions between england and american colonies
Write a research paper on the tensions escalated between England and her American colonies, a young lawyer rose to speak to his fellow Virginians about the issues at hand. Patrick Henry’s speech in March 1775 was a bold public statement of his opinions regarding the colony’s course of action.
After reading the text of the speech, available in Blackboard, viewing the video on Patrick Henry, and reviewing Chapter 5 in your textbook, you are to construct a 900-1100 word response to one of the following prompts. Your paper should completely address the question selected and use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Prompts:
1) Henry’s speech was a call to action. What did he want his fellow Virginians to do? How did he justify his desire? In what ways did Henry address the concerns of those who did not agree with him?
2) Slavery was a common theme in Henry’s speech. What specific imagery did Henry use to illustrate his message? Why would those images have resonated so strongly with his audience?
3) Throughout his speech, Henry referenced a variety of Biblical themes. What are some of the most striking references Henry used? Why would these themes have resonated with his audience?
Explain the importance of situating a society cultural
Due Week 4 and worth 100 points
Choose one (1) of the three (3) reading selections from the list of topic choices below. The focus is on brief but important primary source material written by major authors. Read the selections as identified with each topic below. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (250 words minimum) which analyzes the “surprise ending” of the reading selection.
Topic Choices
Reading selection from Descartes’ Discourse on the Method (Part IV). Descartes begins with a proof of one basic conclusion and ends with a proof of something much grander. Remember to focus on the surprise and point of realization, not the details of the philosophical argument. Read Part IV of the Discourse on the Method located at http://www.earlymoderntexts.com/authors/descartes.html. This is only four or five (4 or 5) pages of the larger work.
Reading selection of Swift’s A Modest Proposal. It is essential to recognize the genre of this work, as discussed in our class text, which you should consult and cite. Swift promotes a radical solution, but subtle options are mentioned. You are looking for surprise and a point of realization. Read and focus on A Modest Proposal located at http://www.victorianweb.org/previctorian/swift/modest.html.
Two (2) reading selections from Voltaire’s Candide. Consider how these readings start and end in terms of the action and the beliefs. You are looking for surprise and a point of realization. These selections can be found on pp. 840-841 in the textbook. In addition, consult the class text at pp. 824-825.
For the reading selection you choose:
Clearly state in your own words the “surprise ending” in the reading you selected. Clearly identify the point in the reading when you realized that there were elements in the reading that surprised you. Not all of the surprises come at the end.
Evaluate how successful the author was in convincing you to accept the validity of the “surprise ending” that was different from what you expected.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Use the source(s) identified above for the topic you choose, focusing on the main primary source of that author. You may use additional sources also if they are of good academic quality for college papers (Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify). Use proper APA style in-text citing and also a matching APA style References list at the end.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
Identify major historical developments in world cultures from the Renaissance to the contemporary period.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.
Explain how the cold war was fought by each superpower
Explain how the Cold War was fought by each superpower. Be sure to discuss not only tactics but also the point of view of each side, including each side’s understanding both of their own system and of the other side’s motives.
Write a four-five page paper about islamic history
Write a four-five page paper (double-spaced) on the following topic:
The Umayyads remain one of the most controversial dynasties in Islamic history. In the eyes of many historians, they either were impious rulers who had an overwhelmingly negative impact on Islam, or rulers who were dedicated to the cause of Islam and played a crucial role in its successful transition from a local Arabian religion to a world civilization.
Your task is to write a paper in which you discuss both the positive contributions of the Umayyad Caliphs, as well as their actions that had a negative impact on the people living in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In your conclusion, you should assess whether their impact, on the whole, was positive or detrimental to Islamic civilization and the MENA region.
5 major names have to be mentioned in the writing
1- Muawiya b. Sufian
2- Yazeed b. Muawiya
3- Ibn al zubayr
4-Marwan
5- Abdulmalek ibn Marwa
The sources that you may use and refer to are in the attachment
The book name is (The Prophet and the age of the caliphate).
Nationalism and industrialization in late-nineteenth-century
Explore the relationship between nationalism and industrialization in the late-nineteenth-century world. How did each factor influence the other, and why? Give specific examples.
Explain the pyramids at giza is famous landmarks of egypt
The Pyramids at Giza are the most famous landmarks of Egypt. The architecture of pyramids, the method of construction, and the reasons why they were built changed during the history of pyramids.
Write a 600-word essay on this evolution, including what the pyramids tell us about the culture of ancient Egypt. Include at least two research sources in addition to your text.
Creation of the european economic union
Analyze how the ideas and actions of the Jean Monnet led to the creation of the European economic union in 1958. Point out the events that led to the creation of the EEC, and what events followed. Clearly distinguish those coutnries that supported European unity, and those that did not. Use specific details to support your answer. Then evaluate the relative success of the European Union, in terms of its ability to create a “United States of Europe.”
Compare spanish america and british america
Question 1.Compare spanish america and british america. discuss reasons for settlement, attitudes toward native american, forms of labor, major economies, the role of religion, and the systems of government. How was freedom defined inthe spanish colonies? How was it defined in the british colonies?what liberties were extended and to whom? Did this justify europeans to clain possiession of lands that belonged to someone else?
question 2. many degrees of freedom co-existed in 17 th century north america. Discuss the various definitions of freedom. Be sure to include enslaved persons, indentured servants, women Native Americans, property owners, and puritans. Explain any similarities and differences among these different vesions of freedom.
question 3. How did the colonists justify their protests and ultimate rebellion? What sources did they call upon? What philosophies ere influential? How was the language of freedome and liberty used?