Category: History

part one Research Outline with Resources
Option B: Museum Exhibit Students will create a virtual museum exhibit that explores a specific theme, era, event, or series of interconnected events in the history of Chican@s in the USA. This project will highlight diverse perspectives, narratives, and experiences, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultures, challenges, achievements, and interactions of Chican@ culture. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding of historical complexities, cultural exchanges, and the impact of various forces (social, economic, political, etc.) on the Chican@ community.
Find either a current event issue/topic or a theme or an object related to class content and submit the proposal. Keep in mind it can be something that has not been discussed, which is ok, just make sure the time period fits with our class time period (1800s – present). Wait for instructor approval before continuing with the project. The word count for the Museum Exhibit is 1,000 words in a double-spaced format (4 pages, double-spaced). The final product can be produced on a Google Site, Adobe Spark, Word Press.
See below for some ideas. Remember that it must be relevant to the class and be related to Chican@ culture from 1800s – present.
Art
Climate Change
Deportation
Disease
Discriminatory legislation
Drugs
Education
Experience of workers (farm workers, factory workers, or domestic workers)
Gender roles
Family life
Immigration
Labor / Forced Labor
Same-sex relationships
Military
Music
Politics
Sexual assault
War
Now, other topics that have been researched were games, technology, diseases, sports, entertainment, prostitution, clothing, food, etc.
There are several ways to go about this project. It could look at the treatment of LGBT community during the Chicano Movement or Nativist attitudes towards immigrants in early US History, or Grapes in CA and the Farm Workers Union or taco trucks, or murals or graffiti art.
This project can look at a motion picture or tv shows and analyze it by comparing the film to the historical past and how the present influenced the historical narrative. We have access to free videos via the Library. If you are lucky to have access to Disney +, Netflix, HBO Max, or Amazon Prime, then please let me know which movie, tv show, or comedy special you will be analyzing. Have fun. If you are still not inspired, then re-read your Module Reflections for inspiration. No ancient aliens. Unless it’s debunking their pseudo-science.
Write a 2-3 page outline that includes the following information: The main point (argument/thesis), the possible paragraph topics, a full citation for each library and other media resource, and some examples from the library and media sources that will be used in your paper. The Bibliography/Work Cited needs to be included and it does not count in the page length requirement.
1. The main point (Argument/Thesis) is the answer to your research inquiry. For example, This paper will look at ______ issue, which is comparable to events that happened _______. Many times we usually put the main point in the conclusion, which is good too, but providing the reader (me) with the main point in the introduction helps the reader (me) follow the structure of the paper. 2. Use the following links to understand how to create an outline:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/the_writing_process/developing_an_outline/types_of_outlines.htmlLinks to an external site.
Is your outline going to be perfect? No, it is not. I want to see that you have started the research, that you are structuring the research, that you have the resources to support your argument. But Professor, I hate outlines, I do better writing a rough draft. Yeah, me too, lol. If you write a rough draft, make sure that the main argument is in the introduction and that their is a clear structure of the rough draft in the body paragraphs with examples from the library/articles in the rough draft. 3. For the bibliography, find at least TWO library books (e-books)/journal articles. If using Wikipedia, look at the resources used at the very bottom of the page. We all use Wikipedia and some scholars are actually fact checking the information. Just keep in mind that I am torturing you in looking for research materials from the library. That is part of the Historians Craft. There are some other websites that I have provided that can be used. If in doubt, please let me know and I will check it out but I trust your judgment.
Please contact our Librarian’s for assistance on finding sources for your topic. At Cuyamaca College: cuyamaca.librarians@gcccd.edu At Grossmont College: https://www.grossmont.edu/library/library-instruction.phpLinks to an external site. The bibliography should be in MLA format. History Majors should use Chicago Style (It’s really easy and way better than MLA, lol).
Here are some acceptable websites that you can use for your research:
worldhistory.orgLinks to an external site.
thoughtco.comLinks to an external site.
khanacademyLinks to an external site.
And podcast:
BBC Radio 4: In Our TimeLinks to an external site.
Digital HammurabiLinks to an external site.
Bio Graphics, Kings and Generals, History Hack, Crash Course are also good You Tube channels
Use this link for MLA assistance:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.htmlLinks to an external site.
For Chicago Style:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/chicago_manual_17th_edition/cmos_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.htmlLinks to an external site. .
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.part two

The Mid Semester Write Up marks the halfway point of our course for spring 2024 semester.
As such, this assignment is created to assess what you have learned and what has stood out for you so far from the materials we have covered. For this assignment, I am asking you to create/write a historical narrative based on a topic of your choice below (make sure you answer the questions). You are the historian documenting these events, so speak truth to power in your writing based on the facts: Choose 1 prompt from the 5 below to answer from the time period we have covered and analyzed so far in class 1492-1875, so from the arrival of Columbus to the American continent all the way to 1875. Explain the motives behind English colonization in 1548, what narrative was used to dehumanize the existing people of the American Continent? Why does this still matter today? What events led to the arrival of kidnapped and enslaved Africans in 1619 on the Virginia coast, can you tell me more about them and their legacy as people? Why did the aftermath of Bacon’s Rebellion reshape slavery and who was to be considered White? Why does that still matter today? Explain what is Jim Crow and why it was established in the South and the ripple effects it had on the North. Why does it still matter today?
Why did the Mexican-American War occur, what were the motivations behind it and how did Mexicans in the Southwest show resilience and resistance? What happened after the war to these Mexicans? Why does it still matter today? This will be told with accurate historical details about the lives and perspectives of the people you are focusing on and please make sure to reflect on their dehumanization, oppression, and the will and resilience to survive. Use your imagination, your creativity and most importantly, the knowledge you have accumulated throughout your journey in this course. This assignment needs to be at least 3 pages long and no more than 5 pages. Please make sure to use MLA format. When you paraphrase, cite your source!!

Discussion, Lesson 6
Participation in Discussions: First you have to answer thee discussion questions in each forum I posted. This will be your original or initial post. Then you must comment on one of your colleagues’ original posts in each forum.
Each of the initial (original) responses must be at least 120 words in length addressing straightforwardly the discussion question. Each of the responses (comments) to other students’ original posts must be at least 45 words in length and again must directly targeted your fellow students’ original response. You are expected to provide your comments in a way that shows you have read the book as well as the source and understood it. Moreover, the responses to the colleagues’ post should contain a new turn, brings up a new angel, or present a new piece of information. Simply saying I agree, disagree, or you think a comment is “cool” is not enough. Why you think so is a crucial part of this forum. Therefore, please do your reading before embarking on engaging with the discussion forum; otherwise, you cannot provide reasons to support your claims and justify your arguments. Although emojis (Emoticons) are allowed in the forum, please be aware that overusing them will not bring any grades for you since you are not offering a constructive contribution to the discussion by your words. This is not timed but you need to submit your responses by 11:59PM on the Friday of the week they are assigned.
Primary Source: Islahat Fermanı – Rescript of Reform 1856
Discussion questions: Who wrote this text and what are the goals of the author(s)? To what extent the goals described in this text have been achieved in the history of the Ottoman Empire?

Assignment: Write a 3-4-page essay on the book: DO NOT USE AI
Erased: The Untold Story of the Panama Canal responding to the questions below.
In her book, Erased, historian Marixa Lasso describes the erasure of Panamanian culture and the long-lasting political consequences it had on the canal zone and the people who lived there. In your paper, specifically, respond to these questions:
How did Western ideas of the “tropics” and “primitive natives” influence the re-characterization of the canal zone?
What impact did the notion of black republicanism have on this shift?
How did the residents of the canal zone react to the flooding of Lake Gatún?
What were some issues faced by those forced to relocate?
Please be specific in your answers using examples, direct quotations, and citations from the book.
Guidelines: The paper should be between 3-4 pages and include a well-developed thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. Please cite any in-class or external sources using the Chicago Manual of Style: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/Links to an external site.
Format: Double-spaced, 12 or 11-point font (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial), standard margins. Please use page numbers. A title page is not needed, but please have a title for the essay.
Papers are DUE as a Canvas upload. Late papers will be penalized. Evidence your claims: You should cite specific examples–either quotations or summations–from the assigned readings to support each of these points. Insert quotations to demonstrate your point and then CLEARLY EXPLAIN what that quotation or story/description demonstrates. All quotes must be cited with a footnote indicating the author, book, and page number. It is NOT necessary to use any additional outside resources. If you do so, however, you must include a bibliography. If you only use the assigned class readings, a bibliography is required.
Organization: I expect your papers to be thoughtful, organized, well-written, and properly evidenced. I will reward complex analysis and original arguments. The first paragraph of your essay should include your thesis statement–one or two sentences that concisely articulate your response to the essay questions. DO NOT waste space on long introductions. Get right to the point. Pay attention to how you organize your ideas within paragraphs and well as among paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain a topic sentence that summarizes the main/overall point of the paragraph. Your paper should have a brief conclusion including a recap of your thesis.

Which Black leader in the U.S. had the best approach to fighting for equality between the years 1890-1930? You can only write about one person. Please provide details, examples and historical analysis to support your argument. Your essay should be 1-2 pages.

Please review the presentation, “Peplos Kore from the Acropolis.” Following, write a 500-word
essay on the Peplos Kore from the perspective of a Costume Historian, include title, introduction,
statement of main idea, transitions, and conclusion. To do this, first review the course material
focusing on the “Garment Study Worksheet for a Depicted Item of Historic Dress” (which can be
found on page xi in Tortora Student Study Guide). Themes discussed in your textbook are found
in the first column of the timelines at the beginning of each chapter. Be sure to include the clues
giving you possible information on dress, hair, and accessories. Sources (including video and
texts) must be cited in current Turabian format. This assignment must be 500 words and must
include the word count in parentheses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjpT4Apgda8 (Peplos Kore from the Acropolis)

USE THIS TEXTBOOK TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT, I ALSO ADDED MODULES FOR USE- Pamela Grundy and Benjamin Rader. American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of the Internet. 8th Edition, Routledge, 2018. ISBN: 978-1138281998.
You should use the course materials from the modules up to this point in the course to complete this assignment. In a well-written essay, compose a thoughtful response to the question below in four, double-spaced printed pages Essay Question: How did religious, economic, social, and political factors contribute to the emergence of modern sports by the late 1800s? Student submitted assignment that adhered to formatting requirements.
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Components include:
Submitted in a word document.
Approximately 4 pages following as shared in directions
Double spaced with 1-inch margins and 12-point type
A cover page with identifying information included
Assignment included necessary components (argument and thesis or claim) that thoroughly explored and evaluated the essay question and topic with historical evidence that was accurate, informative, in-depth, and meaningful.
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Submission includes components below along with content and substance related to topic:
1. Title
2. Thesis or Claim
3. Historical Context
4. Historical Analysis of Key Issues
5. Sources and Citations in proper format (MLA, APA, or Chicago).
Analysis and evaluation is free of factual errors.

You will need to log into my class account in order to be able to pick from the “delving deeper” required information selection. This is Unit 1 Discussion -See directions below.
My login is…
STEP 1: Understand the Prompt
In this discussion, you will be considering one of our weaving threads: Who gets to be American? You must use information gathered from FOUR of the assigned materials under the Delving Deeper section of the Unit 1 materials. Consider what it means to be American for the various peoples coming together after the European invasion. How do they see “the other?” How does their view of the other change over time? Do they reject or accept the other – or something in between?
STEP 2: Find evidence in FOUR of the course materials under Delving Deeper
Now look to the Delving Deeper selections. Which provide you with the best information to answer your question thread for this unit? Think what sort of evidence you will need for your rule of three paragraph response. Be sure to take down all the information you will need for your citations in the Simplified Course style
STEP 3: Answer the question thread
Next, answer the question thread in your initial post (you must post before seeing other people’s posts). This should be in one paragraph in rule of three style with footnoted citations in simplified course style.

Research papers often start by first submitting a proposal For this assignment, you are required to submit a proposal for the research paper due at the end of this course. Identify a topic of interest to you and relevant to the time period covered by this class, American History since 1877. Topic: Barack Obama
After you have selected a topic, complete the following form. Please use the template…
Select three related research questions and start your research.
Formulate a thesis statement – a claim.
Find three scholarly sources for your research. These should be primary and secondary sources. These should be formatted according to the style guidelines relevant to your discipline – APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style.
Please use the following format for this assignment and submit the proposal as a Word document. Name:
Topic:
Research Questions:
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Thesis Statement: This is usually one to two sentences that summarizes the point of the paper. It states the argument of the paper and includes your conclusions.
Sources:
Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format:
One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength
Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format:
One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength
Proper citation according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style format:
One paragraph summary including one weakness and one strength.
The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, informal language, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc). And finally, students are not allowed to use encyclopedias or Wikipedia.

This will be one of multiple assignment I hire you for this topic. Please study uploaded rubric. OVERVIEW
The Research Paper: Topic Proposal is a submission of the research question you want to study. The question must be one of historical significance and have primary sources that will help you to answer it. INSTRUCTIONS
This assignment must include:
1. An explanation of your topic and its historical significance
2. The specific research question or questions you are asking
3. A research plan that explains the accessibility of major primary and secondary sources needed to complete the project (archives, digital libraries, museums, etc.)
The research proposal outlines what you intend to do to complete in the Research Paper: Final Submission. The explanation of historical significance sets the stage for the project in a convincing argument. You must demonstrate why this topic is worth study. If it helps, you may treat this section of Research Paper: Topic Proposal as you would an introductory section of a research paper: statement of the issue, your explanation, and placement within a significant historical context.
At this point, you are not expected to have a thesis statement. You want your project to be focused on your question, and your thesis should be induced from your objective interpretation of the evidence you discover.
No AI or Chat GPT needs to pass turn it in plagiarism checks.