Category: History

Your response should be about one page – but do not let it exceed two pages. It should be double spaced, with one-inch margins and a 12 point font. It should include a clear thesis and a set of arguments that responds to the questions below. Since you will be referring to more than one document in your essay, please carefully indicate which document you are referring to in your writing and use quotation marks when necessary. Do not worry about footnote or citation formatting, but you do need to indicate sources. You do not need a separate source page.
Responses will be graded according to the following criteria:
Is the response written in essay form, with a thesis, a set of paragraphs that each address a distinct argument in support of the thesis, and a conclusion? (3 points)
Does the response address all the questions posed? (2 points)
Does the response demonstrate that the student has done a close and careful reading of the text? (1 point)
Does the response demonstrate a concerted effort to think about the significance of the text and its relationship to course topics and other texts? (2 points)
Does the response make sense? Are the ideas within it clearly communicated? (2 points)
Questions to be answered:
Please develop a thesis statement for your essay that responds to the following question: Why is this document significant for understanding how the market revolution shaped society?
What does Robinson’s document tell us that “An Account at Lowell” does not?
How did the market revolution affect women’s lives during the time period?
How does the statement help us to understand social changes that resulted from market revolution and were discussed in lecture – you should refer to at least two topics (e.g. Second Great Awakening, women’s rights, women’s roles, common schooling).
BONUS (for ½ point extra credit) — An “Account at Lowell,” written in 1836, also describes textile mills in the Northeast. Why might Robinson’s statement be considered a more trustworthy source than “An Account at Lowell?” What does Robinson tell us that the “Account at Lowell” does not? Why might “An Account at Lowell” be considered more trustworthy than Robinson’s?
Please answer the following question separately from the essay – include it at the end of the essay as a separate answer. There are no right or wrong answers to this question so do not worry about how it might affect your grade:Please pose at least one discussion question about this reading. If you were leading a class discussion, what do you think would be important to talk about with regard to Robinson’s statement,“Early Factory Labor in New England?

1/ What does Devdutt Pattanaik identify as the fundamental difference in worldview between East and West? What did you find to be the most compelling example he offered to illustrate his point? Why? 3 paragraphs.
After having studied Hinduism, visiting a Hindu shrine, and – what are you impressions of Hinduism and Hindus? (You will be grade on your level of engagement and depth of insight).

Creative thinking and your own wording are important aspects of an effective answer. Do not merely copy sentences or paragraphs from the readings. However, you should use ideas from the readings if they support your answer. When you do, be sure to acknowledge the source of the quotation or paraphrase.
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Describe what it means to say that our nation has a bicameral legislature. Identify the two houses of Congress, and describe how each state is represented in each house. Use this information to explain how one state may be represented by fewer than 5 persons in Congress while another may be represented by more than 50. Describe the terms of office in each house of Congress.
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Describe what incumbency means, what a constituency is, and what pork-barrel legislation represents. How is incumbency both a positive and a negative for a legislator?
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One of the functions of Congress is to represent the interests of the American people. In an effort to respond to changes in the population, every ten years the U.S. census results in the House of Representatives being reapportioned. What are reapportionment and redistricting? Explain gerrymandering.
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What are the leadership positions in each house of Congress? What is a party conference (or caucus)?
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Briefly describe the representation models for members of Congress.
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Since there are so many issues and potential pieces of legislation that Congress deals with daily, areas of interest are divided into several committees. Each committee is staffed by members of both parties. Explain the role and function of congressional committees.
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In order for a policy idea to become law, certain steps must occur. From a bill’s initial introduction, follow the process a bill must go through to eventually end up on the president’s desk for signature. Provide a full description of this process. What happens if the president fails to sign the bill into law? What are the positives and negatives related to the time it takes for a bill to become law?

Go to the following website and watch the “America’s Young & Old” video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17729-1]] Two senior citizens and two high school students engaged in an intergenerational dialogue. The discussion addressed the question: Is there a generation gap between America’s young and old? The panelists talked about issues such as respect, communication, society structure, cultural diversity, technology, the economic and the media. They all agreed that the mass communication revolution that has occurred as become the “third parent” in the home, so that “real” parents are no longer the primary provider of information to children.
NO Plagerism

According to the information in the file, a 500-word essay should be written by looking at the image.

Hey class,
As we conclude our second week of class, let’s discuss some key topics from this week’s module.
Please reply to this post with your answers in your own words to 2 prompts of your choice, but please tell me which 2 you are speaking to:
1.How was the definition of race influenced by European invasion and colonization of Africa and the Americas, plus the era of Enlightenment?
2.Can you tell me the current categories of race? How is that different than ethnicity?
3.Who benefited from changes of the pre-colonial definition of race?
4.Can you tell me about Dr. Ronald Takaki’s childhood? What stood out to you?
5.How are we socialized in this country to attach certain character traits to racial categories?
6.What is intersectionality and why is important to consider as we speak to race?
7.What was the original definition of race before colonial times and how did that change?

First, watch the videos and read the texts regarding the works of art representing women by Fragonard and Kauffman:
Fragonard, The Swing
Angelica Kauffman, Cornelia Presents Her Children
Then, use the comparison images to compare and contrast Fragonard’s “The Swing” and Kauffman’s “Cornelia Presenting Her Children.” Write a 200-250 word essay that considers the following questions in your response:
How are women represented differently in each painting?
How has the setting changed, and what might this change indicate?
What qualities of femininity does each painting advance?
What are some differences between Rococo and Neoclassical Art?

According to your text, the intention of the framers of our Constitution was for the members of Congress to act in a spirit of compromise. In this way, resulting legislation would reflect the interests of the many rather than those of a particular faction. In practice, what are the dangers and inefficiencies when party unity and partisanship cause Congress to become deadlocked and unable to agree upon action? Provide examples from recent history.

Creative thinking and your own wording are important aspects of an effective answer. Do not merely copy sentences or paragraphs from the readings. However, you should use ideas from the readings if they support your answer. When you do, be sure to acknowledge the source of the quotation or paraphrase.
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Interest groups attempt to influence politicians and public policy in a variety of ways. Define the term interest group, distinguishing it from a political party, and briefly describe some of the ways interest groups seek influence.
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Discuss the differences between public and private interest groups. Which areas does each try to influence, and why? From which sources does each of these groups receive the funds needed to function?
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Through inside lobbying, groups seek to gain direct access to officials in order to influence their decisions. Describe key elements and tactics of the process of inside lobbying. Define outside lobbying. Who is involved, and who are the targets? What tactics are used, and what relationship is there with elections?
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Political action committees (PACs) are the financial arm of interest groups. Discuss PACs and super PACs. Discuss some of the controversies surrounding PACs.
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Define a pluralist approach to group theory and the elite critique.
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Summarize the historical development of the news media from the nation’s founding to today. What has been happening to the news audience and the news media in recent years, and how has that affected the information levels of the American public? Why is it important for citizens to be attentive and informed?
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Define and explain the media functions of agenda setting, promoting the public good, and watchdogs. Why is the media referred to as the fourth estate, and what are the other three? Explain your answer.
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Discuss divided government. Does redistricting have any effect? What is gerrymandering?

Instructions below in screenshot
4 different sources; 2 scholarly sources required
cite your sources, no plagiarism
foot notes or end notes