History assignment

Write two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: include information from the YouTube video that made you think more deeply about the story.   Paragraph 2: Give your own gender analysis of the story. What does the text say about male/female roles at the turn of the 20th century? How do the gender roles affect the outcome of the story?

Discussion #1: The Declaration of Independence The tensions that arose between Great Britain and her North American colonies as a result of taxation and other measures following the Seven Years' War culminated in war, a movement for independence and the establishment of a new nation. The ideals that fueled the Revolution were grounded in Enlightenment…

  Social movements can be difficult to define. It is often hard to pinpoint exactly when they begin or end. It can also be difficult to identify the leaders of any particular social movement. Consider your current understanding of historical events. How can you tell if a social movement is effective? Is it considered effective…

  1. We have mostly been reading about Jim Crow so far, but except for the documentary, we haven't encountered many images from the period yet.       A. Did you find that these images helped you better understand how Jim Crow operated and was experienced by the black and white populations that fell under these…

  You may have heard of The Diary of Anne Frank, a personal journal that brought to countless readers a young Jewish girl’s experience in hiding during the Holocaust. Those who read Anne Frank’s account learn the reality of genocide in a manner that brings to life the historical event. During the COVID-19 pandemic, several…

  Discussion: Three Waves of Feminism Imagine you are a historian exploring one of the three waves of feminism discussed in this week’s resources. Select one wave of feminism and identify an artifact associated with the goals of the movement. Note: Please pick an artifact other than a ‘pussy hat’ as that has been provided as…