To help you think about what History is all about at the start of this class, you will need to complete the following assignment, but it is not based on any of the course readings or other assignments, so you can start working on it right away. At the end of the semester, you will write a related paper, Second Reflective Paper, which will demonstrate what you now think History is about and how your understanding of the nature and practice of History has developed throughout this course.
In this assignment, write an informal statement explaining what “history” is and why it is worthwhile to research and write history. The activity provides an initial self-assessment of what you already know about the issues involved in historical interpretation, and so it supports the course outcome to cultivate an identity as a historian. This paper should be 450-550 words in length (2-3 pages). Each paragraph must have a topic sentence.
Since the statement is informal, you may include your own opinions. It is not necessary to conduct research into course materials or other sources. Citations are only required if you put forth an idea or supporting information that is not your own. If citations (footnotes and bibliography) are provided, they must be consistent with each other and as close to Chicago Citation Style as possible. The statement must be as mechanically perfect as you can manage: excellent spelling and grammar, no run-on sentences, no subject/verb disagreements, correct use of punctuation. Use active voice.
Based on your own knowledge and opinions now (at the start of the course), answer the following questions in a two to three page paper (the minimum length is two full pages and the maximum length is three full pages, no more, no less). The question to address in your paper has three parts to answer:
How do you define History?
Why is it important to study history
What would you like to do professionally as a historian and why that professional path?
To help you think about why others have become historians check out Why Study History
Base your answer on your current views rather than the readings. It is not necessary to conduct research into the course materials or other sources – do not start any of the reading assignments for Week One until you have completed this assignment. Citations are only required if you put forth an idea or supporting information that is not your own original idea.
A few things to do in terms of style for your paper:
double space your paper
indent the first line of each paragraph; you do not need an extra space in between each paragraph
paragraphs should be between four and eight or nine sentences long (no shorter than four sentences or longer than nine sentences)
use proper spelling and grammar
use essay form with a thesis and a conclusion paragraph
Your paper will be graded on your ability to address these three questions in a coherent essay. Spelling, grammar, and general clarity are part of the grade as you should start working on presenting your ideas as a student in a clear and professional way. Please see the grading rubric attached to this assignment for details.
Category: History
I have attached the document with instructions. Please assist me with getting so
I have attached the document with instructions. Please assist me with getting some Primary sources. I will be working with you through this semester with more work!!
Using tourist advertisements for Cuba from the 1940s and 1950s, found online or
Using tourist advertisements for Cuba from the 1940s and 1950s, found online or sourced from Cuban and/or American journals and newspapers, write a two-page essay that does the following:
Describe the advertisements.
Analyze the messages and themes.
Reconstruct the image of Cuba presented to tourists during this period.
Attach any images of the advertisements you used as additional pages (third or fourth page of your document).
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the time period (1940s-1950s) and the sources where you found your advertisements (e.g., Cuban/American journals or newspapers).
Outline the main points you will cover in your analysis.
Body Paragraphs:
Description:
Describe the content of the advertisements. What imagery, language, and themes do they use to attract tourists?
Focus on the visuals (pictures, symbols, colors) and the text (slogans, descriptions) that stand out.
Analysis:
Analyze how the ads reflect the cultural, social, and political context of the time.
Consider questions like:
What aspects of Cuban life and landscape were emphasized?
What was omitted, and why might that be?
What messages about Cuba are these ads sending to potential tourists?
Reconstruction:
Reconstruct the image of Cuba that these advertisements were creating. How did they might have shaped the perception of Cuba, both for domestic and international audiences?
Conclusion:
Summarize your main findings.
Reflect on the significance of these portrayals for understanding mid-20th century Cuban tourism and how they may have influenced perceptions of Cuba at the time.
The 3 prompts are listed in the document. Make a historical argument. Don’t just
The 3 prompts are listed in the document. Make a historical argument. Don’t just list information. This means you should have a thesis statement, and you should develop & support this thesis statement throughout your essay. You should support your argument with evidence.
I need the paper to have an abstract at the top The introduction should be a par
I need the paper to have an abstract at the top
The introduction should be a paragraph with the thesis at the end in one sentence.
The Historiography should be 2–3 pages
The body should address:
Historical Context of China and Japan Pre-Opium Wars (3-4 pages)
China’s Economic and Political Landscape
Overview of the Qing Dynasty’s economy, trade policies, and foreign relations prior to the Opium Wars.
Britain’s Economic and Political Landscape
Discussion of Britain’s industrial revolution, its need for new markets, and the growing importance of the opium trade.
Japan’s Isolationism and Observations of China
The Tokugawa Shogunate’s closed-door policy and its awareness of China’s challenges with Western powers.
Causes of the Opium Wars (4-5 pages)
The Role of the Opium Trade
Analysis of how British opium exports to China fueled tensions, leading to economic and social crises in China.
British Economic Interests
Exploration of British motivations for continuing the opium trade to address trade imbalances with China.
Chinese Resistance
Discussion of Lin Zexu’s anti-opium campaigns and the Qing government’s efforts to halt the trade.
Diplomatic Failures and Misunderstandings
Examination of breakdowns in diplomatic negotiations and communication that escalated the conflicts.
Who Was to Blame for the Opium Wars? (3-4 pages)
British Responsibility
Analysis of Britain’s insistence on maintaining the opium trade and its use of military force to protect its economic interests.
Chinese Responsibility
Examination of the Qing government’s failures to manage foreign relations and internal dissent, contributing to the escalation of the wars.
Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on China (4-5 pages)
The Treaty of Nanking (1842)
Terms of the treaty and its consequences, including the cession of Hong Kong and the opening of Chinese ports to British trade.
The Treaty of Tientsin (1858) and the Beijing Convention (1860)
Analysis of the terms imposed after the Second Opium War and their impact on China’s sovereignty.
Economic and Social Disruption
Examination of how the unequal treaties disrupted the Chinese economy and society.
Political Consequences
The weakening of the Qing Dynasty, rise of internal rebellions, and growing foreign influence in Chinese governance.
VII. Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on Japan (3-4 pages)
Japan’s Observations and Response to Western Pressure
Discussion of how Japan learned from China’s defeat and began preparing to confront Western powers.
The Treaty of Kanagawa (1854)
Analysis of Japan’s decision to open its ports to the U.S. and the end of its isolationist policies.
Meiji Restoration and Modernization
Exploration of how the Opium Wars indirectly influenced Japan’s decision to modernize and industrialize.
The lasting impacts on china, Japan and east Asia
Conclusion (1–2 pages)
Bibliography
This rubric will be applied to both components as a whole and no component will be assessed on its own. The “Possible Indicators of Success” are examples for you and the instructor of the types of concepts to look for to demonstrate proficiency. They are neither exhaustive nor prescriiptive and should be used as guides for illustrating how your capstone embodies the outcome. All outcomes are weighted equally.
Your research paper should be 20–25 pages in length, not including the cover page and bibliography, and use a minimum of 20 sources, at least 10 of which must be primary sources and 10 of which must be secondary sources. Your paper formatting, footnotes, and bibliographical citations must conform to Turabian-style guidelines. Refer to Kate Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations for additional information.
treaty ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened five major Chinese ports—Canton, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningbo, and Shanghai—to British merchants, thus allowing them direct access to Chinese markets please include that and I know its last second by the one i wrote my teacher gave me an F and the paper is due next week. Your my only hope. I need sources that can be access online and i need 10 primary sources and at least 20 sources and throw in some quotes please. I attached what i have so far
Use the attached file to complete the paper. You are to write about 3 terms(1 fr
Use the attached file to complete the paper. You are to write about 3 terms(1 from the first list and 2 from the second list).
I need the paper to have an abstract at the top The introduction should be a par
I need the paper to have an abstract at the top
The introduction should be a paragraph with the thesis at the end in one sentence.
The Historiography should be 2–3 pages
The body should address:
Historical Context of China and Japan Pre-Opium Wars (3-4 pages)
China’s Economic and Political Landscape
Overview of the Qing Dynasty’s economy, trade policies, and foreign relations prior to the Opium Wars.
Britain’s Economic and Political Landscape
Discussion of Britain’s industrial revolution, its need for new markets, and the growing importance of the opium trade.
Japan’s Isolationism and Observations of China
The Tokugawa Shogunate’s closed-door policy and its awareness of China’s challenges with Western powers.
Causes of the Opium Wars (4-5 pages)
The Role of the Opium Trade
Analysis of how British opium exports to China fueled tensions, leading to economic and social crises in China.
British Economic Interests
Exploration of British motivations for continuing the opium trade to address trade imbalances with China.
Chinese Resistance
Discussion of Lin Zexu’s anti-opium campaigns and the Qing government’s efforts to halt the trade.
Diplomatic Failures and Misunderstandings
Examination of breakdowns in diplomatic negotiations and communication that escalated the conflicts.
Who Was to Blame for the Opium Wars? (3-4 pages)
British Responsibility
Analysis of Britain’s insistence on maintaining the opium trade and its use of military force to protect its economic interests.
Chinese Responsibility
Examination of the Qing government’s failures to manage foreign relations and internal dissent, contributing to the escalation of the wars.
Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on China (4-5 pages)
The Treaty of Nanking (1842)
Terms of the treaty and its consequences, including the cession of Hong Kong and the opening of Chinese ports to British trade.
The Treaty of Tientsin (1858) and the Beijing Convention (1860)
Analysis of the terms imposed after the Second Opium War and their impact on China’s sovereignty.
Economic and Social Disruption
Examination of how the unequal treaties disrupted the Chinese economy and society.
Political Consequences
The weakening of the Qing Dynasty, rise of internal rebellions, and growing foreign influence in Chinese governance.
VII. Immediate Impacts of the Opium Wars on Japan (3-4 pages)
Japan’s Observations and Response to Western Pressure
Discussion of how Japan learned from China’s defeat and began preparing to confront Western powers.
The Treaty of Kanagawa (1854)
Analysis of Japan’s decision to open its ports to the U.S. and the end of its isolationist policies.
Meiji Restoration and Modernization
Exploration of how the Opium Wars indirectly influenced Japan’s decision to modernize and industrialize.
The lasting impacts on china, Japan and east Asia
Conclusion (1–2 pages)
Bibliography
This rubric will be applied to both components as a whole and no component will be assessed on its own. The “Possible Indicators of Success” are examples for you and the instructor of the types of concepts to look for to demonstrate proficiency. They are neither exhaustive nor prescriiptive and should be used as guides for illustrating how your capstone embodies the outcome. All outcomes are weighted equally.
Your research paper should be 20–25 pages in length, not including the cover page and bibliography, and use a minimum of 20 sources, at least 10 of which must be primary sources and 10 of which must be secondary sources. Your paper formatting, footnotes, and bibliographical citations must conform to Turabian-style guidelines. Refer to Kate Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations for additional information.
treaty ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened five major Chinese ports—Canton, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningbo, and Shanghai—to British merchants, thus allowing them direct access to Chinese markets please include that and I know its last second by the one i wrote my teacher gave me an F and the paper is due next week. Your my only hope. I need sources that can be access online and i need 10 primary sources and at least 20 sources and throw in some quotes please. I attached what i have so far
Use the attached file to complete the paper. You are to write about 3 terms(1 fr
Use the attached file to complete the paper. You are to write about 3 terms(1 from the first list and 2 from the second list).
After watching the documentaries in Unit 9, compare the rise of totalitarianism
After watching the documentaries in Unit 9, compare the rise of totalitarianism in Italy and Spain. How did these governments use propaganda, lies, and violence to seize and maintain their power? Why do you think leaders like Mussolini and Franco had popular appeal?
Please only use these references, not sure why he included Japan, but if you can work it in, please do so.
Mussolini – Italy
Francisco Franco – Spain
Hirohito – Japan
After watching the documentaries in Unit 9, compare the rise of totalitarianism
After watching the documentaries in Unit 9, compare the rise of totalitarianism in Italy and Spain. How did these governments use propaganda, lies, and violence to seize and maintain their power? Why do you think leaders like Mussolini and Franco had popular appeal?
Please only use these references, not sure why he included Japan, but if you can work it in, please do so.
Mussolini – Italy
Francisco Franco – Spain
Hirohito – Japan