Category: History

Dear freelancer, please write the 2 below discussions, each will need to have 300 words, MLA-style. Only use the attached sources for each.
Discussions 1: Task summary: Reflect on how the Cold War shaped political, social, and economic events in Africa from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Full order description:📋 MAIN DETAILS:Question: How was Southern Africa affected by the Cold War? Explain one way Southern Africa (Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Zaire, Namibia) was impacted. First, read the secondary source article “The Cold War and Southern Africa” by Chris Saunders Cold War in Africa_Saunders.pdf and then a series of short primary sources dealing with the Cold War in Africa Cold War in Africa Primary Sources. Use the required primary source and secondary source as proof in your answer. Include a quote from the primary source and citation.📎 ATTACHED:-Instr/Question + Primary Sources-Source
Discussion 2: Task summary: This discussion is based on Chapter 4 of James Deetz’s In Small Things Forgotten book. Please craft a well-thought-out response that addresses the following prompt. Responses must be thought-provoking, demonstrate an understanding of the material, and answer all of the questions posed in the prompt.
Full order description:📋 MAIN DETAILS:I nstructions Using examples from the Deetz text to illustrate your point is ideal. This response is worth 6 points. A good response will have a minimum of 300 words.-PromptYour chapter write-up with include a brief yet comprehensive description of the reading–this is meant to be a critical analysis of the text. Please include the following information in your post:
1) a brief summary of the reading; what is it about?
2) the author’s main idea or thesis
3.) In what ways can you connect what you’ve learned in class so far with this particular chapter?
4) your favorite part of the chapter and why.
Do not include any verbatim (word-for-word) quotes. I expected you to be able to communicate what the author is saying through your own understanding and, therefore, your own words. This post must be turned in here by the due date and must have a turnitin score of less than 24%. If your writing has a score of 24% or higher and/or if it is late, it will receive an automatic zero–this includes submissions clearly written by AI generators. Thank you📎 ATTACHED:- book

Please refer to the photo for instructions You MUST USE THE WEBSITE PROVIDED. https://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/home_front/ http://www.ameshistory.org/content/world-war-ii-rationing-us-homefront

My choice is home front (Germany, Japan, Britain and the US, and include soviet union)
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For this project, you will have the choice to view the war from a different perspective. You can choose the perspective of a colony, another country or from the home front of Germany, Japan, Britain and the US.
If you choose the colony route, explore how the colony contributed to the overall effort of the colonial mother. Explore what the people thought of the war.
If you choose the another country route, pick a country that contributed the war effort. Canada and Australia are not an option here. They have major roles in the war. You are looking for a country, say Argentina. Explore what role the country played in the war effort, if any. What side of the war did the country choose to support and why? How did the people feel about the overall war?
If you choose the home front, your slides will be need to focus on the 4 listed. You can add Soviet Union as well. Explore what the people were being told versus reality. How did the home front work? Who supplied the labor? What policies were enacted to help the war effort? How were casualties treated at home when they returned?
Which ever route you choose, you will need to have 4 sources minimum along with pictures for every slide that help prove your point. Pictures are a loose term. You can have graphs or other items to support. Check out the syllabus for the preferred amount. You need to cite your work as you go on the slides. No paragraphs, just bullet points.

In a well-organized essay, respond to one of the following options,
based on readings in the American Yawp Reader.
Option 1 — Progressivism
Consider the positions of Booker T. Washington and W.E. B. DuBois on
progress for African Americans:
http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/20-the-progressive-era/booker-twashington-w-e-b-dubois-on-black-progress-1895-1903/
1. How do Washington and DuBois differ in their views of racial progress?
Be specific and provide evidence.
2. To what do you attribute the differences? Explain.
3. Do you think Washington’s position or DuBois’ position was more
realistic in the early 20th century? Explain.
4. Whose point of view better fits the “Progressive” label, and why?
5. Has DuBois’ vision of racial progress been realized in the century since
he wrote Souls of Black Folk? Explain
6. Whose point of view do you find more persuasive, and why?
7. Does the work of these two African American leaders have anything to
teach us in the 21st century? Explain.
Your essay must:
• Be between 750 and 1000 words
• Be typed and double-spaced
• Use standard 1” margins
• Use 12-pt type in Times New Roman or Courier New font

Discuss the effects of the Homestead and Pullman Strikes on the unionized labor movement. In so doing, provide a brief overview of each event.  pp. 529-530 (ch. 18.3)
https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/18-3-building-industrial-america-on-the-backs-of-labor

Why and how did African Americans migrate from the South to the North?
https://www.inmotionaame.org/migrations/landing.cfm@migration=8.html

What is Atlantic History? If someone asked you what class you were currently taking, how would you define Atlantic World History in 2–3 sentences? How do the readings, presentations, and videos thus far in this course illuminate your definition and reflect the concepts, contours, and focus of Atlantic World History?
The student will complete 3 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module: week. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned module: week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in Turabian format. Acceptable sources include textbooks, HIWD 560 presentations, academic journal articles published in the last 5 years, academic books and the Bible.

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Question
If you’re still unsure about what is a primary source and what is a secondary source, read the following description to help better understand the differences.
A primary source is a document created at the time of your research subject. These documents are directly connected with the events or people being researched
A secondary source is a document created at a later time than the event being researched, by someone who did not experience the said event
Assignment Summary – You will analyze and answer questions over an historical issue from the second half of U.S. History. Students will compare two opposing perspectives. Topic and sources are provided for this assignment. The subject you will investigate deals with America’s use of the atomic bomb on Japan during WWII. A much discussed and debated topic even today.
Instructions – Everything needed to complete this assignment is right here. The information you need is found in attached Use of Abomb on Japan pdf article below along with the questions. You can do additional research on the topic if you want; however the majority of information in your answers must come from the source provided.
Paper Format – Paper must be a minimum of 500 content words (“content words” is defined as words that answer questions, not words from the questions themself). It should be typed using Word, or a word processor that can be converted to PDF, in Times New Roman 11 font, and double-spaced. Papers are to follow the format of questions then answers. Those that don’t will be penalized. See “Sample Format” section below for more information.
Works Cited, Copying, & Late Paper Policy – The end of your paper needs a Works Cited in which the source(s) used are listed (Format is the Chicago Manuel of Style). Information to cite the source you read is located on the last page of the Use of Abomb on Japan document.
Plagiarism Policy and Punishment – Refer to the SJCD Student Handbook for policies/procedures on Plagiarism and Cheating.
Late Paper Policy – Because assignment is available for an extended period of time, no late papers will be accepted. If something of a catastrophic nature occurs that prevents completion, the student needs to contact the instructor promptly so an alternative schedule can be arranged.
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Part I. Introduction
i. Describe in general the issue being debated.
Part II. Historical Debate
ii. What is the main argument in each perspective? On what points do they agree or disagree?
iii. What types of evidence do the authors use and does that evidence support their thesis?
Part III. Conclusion
iv. How did your reading(s) change the way you understood the subject?
v. How are the issues presented in your readings still relevant to you today? Please explain how your personal background and life experiences might influence your perspective on this topic.
vi. Imagine you have been asked to tackle a current national or global issue, how would you use what you’ve learned to help you do so?
When finished answering the questions, see the Submission area below and add/upload your document file. You have several weeks, but you’re encouraged not to procrastinate and turn it in before the final deadline.
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Use of Abomb on Japan.pdf
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My choice is home front (Germany, Japan, Britain and the US, and include soviet union)
Hide Assignment Information
Instructions
For this project, you will have the choice to view the war from a different perspective. You can choose the perspective of a colony, another country or from the home front of Germany, Japan, Britain and the US.
If you choose the colony route, explore how the colony contributed to the overall effort of the colonial mother. Explore what the people thought of the war.
If you choose the another country route, pick a country that contributed the war effort. Canada and Australia are not an option here. They have major roles in the war. You are looking for a country, say Argentina. Explore what role the country played in the war effort, if any. What side of the war did the country choose to support and why? How did the people feel about the overall war?
If you choose the home front, your slides will be need to focus on the 4 listed. You can add Soviet Union as well. Explore what the people were being told versus reality. How did the home front work? Who supplied the labor? What policies were enacted to help the war effort? How were casualties treated at home when they returned?
Which ever route you choose, you will need to have 4 sources minimum along with pictures for every slide that help prove your point. Pictures are a loose term. You can have graphs or other items to support. Check out the syllabus for the preferred amount. You need to cite your work as you go on the slides. No paragraphs, just bullet points.

In a well-organized essay, respond to one of the following options,
based on readings in the American Yawp Reader.
Option 1 — Progressivism
Consider the positions of Booker T. Washington and W.E. B. DuBois on
progress for African Americans:
http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/20-the-progressive-era/booker-twashington-w-e-b-dubois-on-black-progress-1895-1903/
1. How do Washington and DuBois differ in their views of racial progress?
Be specific and provide evidence.
2. To what do you attribute the differences? Explain.
3. Do you think Washington’s position or DuBois’ position was more
realistic in the early 20th century? Explain.
4. Whose point of view better fits the “Progressive” label, and why?
5. Has DuBois’ vision of racial progress been realized in the century since
he wrote Souls of Black Folk? Explain
6. Whose point of view do you find more persuasive, and why?
7. Does the work of these two African American leaders have anything to
teach us in the 21st century? Explain.
Your essay must:
• Be between 750 and 1000 words
• Be typed and double-spaced
• Use standard 1” margins
• Use 12-pt type in Times New Roman or Courier New font