Category: History : History

Guided Essay:
1. Start with an introduction: this should be at least 3-5 sentences that summarize the main idea behind your essay. You will identify which topic you selected and make your main point.
2. Next you move into the body of your essay. Here you will write at least 3 paragraphs that outline specific evidence supporting your main point.
3. Finally, wrap it all up in a nice conclusion. This will be at least 3-5 sentences that summarizes your main point and evidence. Do not just repeat your introduction or use exact sentences from your body paragraphs.
4. Finish with references! Now that you’ve had some practice with APA formatting, be sure to provide references in that format. Refer to Essay 1 if you still need help with this.
As you choose a topic, remember these broad dates to frame the various time periods:
Scientific Revolution: 16th and 17th centuries
Second Scientific Revolution: 19th and early 20th centuries

R‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍ead Locke’s “The New Negro” and apply two of his characteristics of the Harlem Renaissance to one work from the other readings by Hughes, McKay, or Hurston. In what ways does the selection you chose convey the ideas in Locke’s definition? Learning objectives: strong opening thesis, development (500 words), SUPPORT (quota‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍tions), objective tone (No “I” or “we”). Readings Locke, The New Negro click here: Locke-The New Negro.pdf Jean Toomer, Cane (D618-29) Hughes, “The Negro Speaks” (D835); “The Weary Blues” (D836) Hurston, “Gilded Six Bits” hurston The Gilded Six Bits.pdf McKay, “The Harlem D‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍ancer” (D469)

Describe and analyze the processes by which a distinctively American identity was created and changed over time.

Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences was designed to capture and describe the numerous ways people can be “intelligent” beyond the traditional academic abilities measured by IQ tests.

Explain how Europeans have defined themselves in distinction from these internal “others” in two time periods (defined above). How has this process shaped European identity?

When and why have these definitions changed and varied?  What impact do these definitions have on how historians have approached and written about the nation’s past?  

Perspective Paper: Social Policy
Definition of Social Policy:
Social policy is how a society responds to social problems. Any government enactment that affects the well-being of
people, including laws, regulations, executive orders, and court decisions, is a social policy.
My policy is…(Civil Rights Act of 1964)
Please Include:
1, The reasoning behind the policy—why is/was it important to institute?
2. The purpose of the policy—who benefits from this policy, who are the stakeholders?
3. Your personal opinion of the policy—is it helpful, could it be better, should there be changes?
4. The future of the policy, if you believe there is one.
Your paper:
 Must be APA format
 Must be 3-5 pages
 Double spaced
 12-point font
 List 3 or more scholarly sources

Part 1: History and Current Issues for this Activity (1/3 of your paper)
Put your chosen cross-gendered leisure activity into historical perspective: (Warhammer 40K)
Why has it been predominantly for the opposite gender?
How frequently did people of YOUR gender participate in the activity in the past?
Put the activity into current perspective:
How frequently do people of YOUR gender participate in the activity TODAY?
Are there any current or recent issues around this activity that are particularly interesting?
What are your theories as to why there may or may not have been historical changes in participation?
You MUST include at least 5 academic journal and/or reputable resources for this section to support your information. BE SPECIFIC.
Part 2: Relationship to Class Materials (1/3 of your paper)
How or why does this activity fit into traditional ideas of leisure for the OPPOSITE gender (e.g., history, biology, culture, etc.)?
How does your experience with the cross-gendered activity relate to class materials covered (e.g., feminism, biology, culture, media, etc.)?
Why had you not participated in this activity before?
What constraints might you have felt or had?
Part 3: Reflection on your personal learning (1/3 of your paper)
How did this activity challenge you?
What were you feeling while you participated?
What insights into leisure for YOUR gender AND the OPPOSITE gender were gained?
Would you participate in the activity again – why or why not?
Part 4: Reference list (Based on APA formatting, do your best) You MUST have a minimum of 6 References total
Paper Requirements:
Length: 5 pages (4 full content pages see next bullet – format, plus reference list page)
Format: MicroSoft Word format
Times New Roman 12 pt font
1-inch margins on all sides, double spaced
Title your paper with the name of your activity
Standard essay format/language – No lists
Grammar, sentence structure, and word usage will be graded strictly
Make sure that your paper is done in APA format

Instructions: Answer ONE of the three essay questions below. Be sure to take a deep breath and sketch an outline before you start to write in formal style. Remember also to provide an introduction with thesis statement, supporting points illustrated by examples from the course materials, source citations and a conclusion.
You may draw on answers given in the class discussions (your or someone else’s—but be sure to give credit where credit is due), but this essay should be original work and in your own words.
These questions are meant to be thought-provoking. Your grade will be determined, not by whether or not I think you give a correct answer, but on your ability to organize and deliver a cogent argument and effectively to use history to support what you have to say. Be creative, but back up your argument with evidence from history. Use citations!
Consider the impact of the First World War on the place of women in Western society. What role did the war play in deciding such issues as women’s suffrage, and economic and social equality. Or did it play a role? Was the effect of the war a lasting one? Did it have a decisive effect, or did it merely speed up developments that already were underway?
Each essay must be 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced, numbered, include 1-inch margins, use 12 point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman, and include a cover page that identifies who you are, the title of the course, the name of your instructor, and state either Midterm Exam or Final Exam.
Each exam essay must include footnotes or endnotes and a Works Cited or Bibliography page. The citation style must be Chicago/Turabian. Your instructor will provide instructions on how to cite a source using Chicago/Turabian style. The selected sources must be appropriate to the exam topic, the citations must support the assertions made in the exam, and footnotes or endnotes must be used in each instance where detailed explanations would distract from the argument.
Each essay will include three main parts—the Thesis/Introduction, Argument, and Conclusion.
The Introduction section should clearly state the thesis within the first 1-2 paragraphs. The thesis must be relevant and appropriate to the argument and demonstrate an accurate and complete understanding of the question(s). It should do more than restate the question(s) and offer a brief response and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.
The Argument section should incorporate pertinent details from assigned coursework and outside readings when permitted. Please make sure to ask your instructor for approval. Do not assume that you can use outside readings. The section must provide relevant historical evidence to support the thesis and the key claims made in the argument as needed. It should maintain focus and avoid getting sidetracked. It should present your answer(s) to the question(s) asked clearly and concisely in an organized manner and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.
The Conclusion section should be in the last part of your essay exam within the last 1-2 paragraphs. It should briefly restate the thesis and summarize the main points of the argument. It should also demonstrate insight and understanding regarding the question(s) asked and it should be free of grammar & spelling errors.

In the early 17th century, tensions between Protestant and Catholic factions in the Holy Roman Empire were reaching a boiling point. The catalyst for one of Europe’s most devastating conflicts, the Thirty Years’ War, occurred in the city of Prague in 1618, in an incident known as the Defenestration of Prague.
On May 23, 1618, Protestant nobles, frustrated with the Catholic King Ferdinand II’s policies, stormed the Prague Castle. They confronted the king’s Catholic representatives, demanding they address grievances over religious freedoms that had been restricted. The confrontation escalated quickly. In a dramatic and symbolic act of rebellion, the Protestant leaders seized two of the king’s officials, Jaroslav Martinic and William Slavata, and threw them out of a third-story window.
Miraculously, both men survived the 70-foot fall, reportedly landing in a pile of manure which cushioned their fall. Catholics claimed it was divine intervention, while Protestants attributed their survival to sheer luck. Regardless of the interpretation, the event marked a point of no return.
The Defenestration of Prague set off a chain reaction across the Holy Roman Empire. Protestant and Catholic states began forming alliances, leading to widespread conflict. The war that ensued lasted from 1618 to 1648, ravaging much of Central Europe. The Thirty Years’ War resulted in significant political and religious shifts, ultimately leading to the Peace of Westphalia, which laid the groundwork for the modern state system and altered the religious landscape of Europe.
The Defenestration of Prague stands as a dramatic illustration of how a single act of defiance can ignite widespread change, with consequences that resonate through history.