Category: American history

General Instructions: We’ll be watching a documentary on the life and times of “founding father” Thomas Jefferson plus the film 1776, a classic musical from the early 1970s that chronicles the events surrounding the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. As the author of this instrument of separation from Britain, Jefferson’s work figures prominently in the history and folklore of the American Revolution, and in this movie
required sources:
* 1772, 1972 film * You have two options for the Thomas Jefferson documentary:
* History Channel’s Jefferson documentary from 2010, available to watch at Goleman Library on DVD, on reserve at the front desk (Call Number: DVD Reserves E 331.J44 2010). If you have a History Channel Vault subscription, it streams there online. Includes captions. * For the purposes of citation, the documentary information is presented here: History Channel doc
* Ken Burns’ Thomas Jefferson documentary from 1997, includes captions: https://digital-films-com.sjdc.idm.oclc.org/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=41072
* You have two options for the Erie Canal documentary:
The Modern Marvels Erie Canal episode, available to watch at Goleman Library on DVD, on reserve at the front desk (Call Number: DVD Reserves F127.E5 E5 2006). If you have a cable package that offers History Channel, you can access this show for free at History.com. Includes captions.
How the Erie Canal Transformed AmericaLinks to an external presented by It’s History on Youtube. Has captions. link:

this is the class book but i don’t think you’ll be able to find it anywhere:
Edwards et al. America’s History, Concise Vol. 1, 10th edition, Bedford-St. Martin’s/MacMillan. ISBN# 9781319277222
Prompt: In this paper, it’s your job to compare the musical film 1776 – which is an adaptation of history, not a documentary – with an assigned documentary (you choose one of two; see link above). How accurate is 1776? How does it approach historical subject matter differently than the documentary? What type of analysis and information were the historians featured in the documentary able to provide that the 1776 filmmakers could not? What events/facts/ideas are commonly considered key when it comes to telling the story of the Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Do these video presentations cover those key things? Pay special attention to Jefferson’s role, and the philosophies that undergirded his Declaration and the discussions surrounding independence.
Sourcing: Use one of two assigned Jefferson documentaries, the assigned 1776 film, your textbook, our assigned primary sources, and at least two “outside” sources (i.e., not assigned by me for this course – this is the ONLY assignment in the class that allows for outside research/information) to help you demonstrate how accurate both the documentary (both of the approved docs are good ones) and 1776 seem to be.
You must use a minimum of seven sources total (including the videos). Please see the following Announcement about selecting and getting approval for your outside sources:
Remember, for your 2+ “outside” sources (this is in addition to the 5+ you select from sources assigned for class), I highly recommend you use either primary source documents from the period/associated with key people who were present and involved in 1776 and/or scholarly books and articles from more recent times. If your outside sources are not more informative than the textbook, they’re not worth using.
Papers MUST be typed, double-spaced, and 1200 words or longer. Use 1” margins and a standard 12 point font. Do not use title pages or headers on any pages except the first one.
You may use any standard citation model you wish, but be consistent! MLA is the easiest.
No AI. No team assignments. No plagiarism.

The Imperial Presidency
Numerous political scientists and historians contend that the institution of the presidency has expanded over time.
In 1973, Arthur Schlesinger Jr. published The Imperial Presidency, in which he analyzed the history of the presidency from its inception, with particular attention to the growing executive power during Nixon’s tenure. The text sparked an ongoing debate among scholars, some of whom argue that the legislative branch has played a role in either increasing or restraining presidential power.
The term “imperial presidency,” which subsequent researchers have adopted, suggests that since WWII, the expansion of presidential power and the growth of federal bureaucracies have emerged as defining features of contemporary governance (Schlesinger, 1973).
This ongoing discourse explores the dynamic relationship between the executive and legislative branches in shaping the balance of power within the U.S. government.
Initial Response
To complete the discussion, you will need to craft an initial post that utilizes at least one referenced source (cited and listed as a reference in APA format) and reply to two other students’ initial posts (i.e., craft two peer responses).
Address the following in about 200–250 words (6–8 sentences / 1–2 paragraphs) minimum:
Select one example of a significant increase or decrease in the power or authority of the executive branch of the United States government.
Summarize the example.
What factors contributed to the example’s increase and/or decrease of power of the executive branch?
How has this example shaped the contemporary understanding of the executive branch?
How could your example evolve in 5, 10, or 20 years from now?
When composing your response, make sure that information from the course’s overview, readings, learning activities, and other relevant academic sources is integrated into your response as required. Sources should be cited and referenced accordingly. You could further explore this topic in the Unit 4 Assignment.
https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/articles/article-ii
https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/MAPS/SS236/2303B/SS236_Timeline_%20The_Evolution_of_the_Executive_Branch.pdf
https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/MAPS/SS236/2303B/SS236_The_Imperial_Presidency_Notable_Executive_Orders.pdf
References:
Schlesinger, A. M. (1973). The Imperial Presidency. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Teacher instructions are attached, teacher also stated : Myth Creation. (Yes, this is where you write your own myth using Campbell’s version of the Hero’s Journey. Tip: Make sure you’re using Campbell’s journey and not the ones on Wikipedia, where several different models are offered.) I have chossen the writting part which instructions is also attached. 
Teacher rubric: 
All of the departure stages, the Initiation stages, and selected return stages of Campbell’s Hero’s Journey are present and identifiable.
The hero, goddess or temptress, and father or mentor characters are present, easily identifiable, and perform their functions accurately.
Grammar, style, formatting, and citations meet all criteria for MLA formatting. Speaking demeanor, if applicable, is professional.

28. The Unraveling

American Yawp is the only textbook that can be used for sources. 

Essay question: What were the important characteristics of Cold War liberalism, the criticisms of it from the New Left and the right, and what led to its fall from political power?
Please source from “Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People, concise 7th edition, v. II since 1863” if possible.

Your paper should:
Relate the source to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after its time.
Uses appropriate, relevant, and historically accurate evidence from at least two additional secondary sources to develop and explore ideas that respond to the source.
Uses appropriate, relevant, and historically accurate evidence from at least two additional primary sources to develop and explore ideas that respond to the source.
States a conclusion that is a logical extrapolation from the inquiry findings.
Follows expectations appropriate to writing task for basic organization, content, and presentation, including citations
Use the “Questions to Address” section below to help guide your thought process.
Directions: 
Your paper should be no less than 2 pages, not including “Works Cited” pages. 
Your paper should have 1” margins and use 12-point Helvetica, Garamond, or Century Gothic font. 
Spelling and grammar count (use the spell and grammar check on your computer). 
Make sure to cite all sources using Chicago, MLA, or APA format
Provide a “Works Cited” page to list the resources you used in completing this assignment. 
Assignments must be turned in electronically via SafeAssign on the course’s Blackboard page. 
Refer to the rubric for more detailed requirements
Questions to Address:
How does the source reflect the issues and concerns of the time?
What are the speakers’ view of the future?
Pair 1 additional questions to address: Reagan/Obama
What was the result of the 1964/2004 election? 
What were the main factors in determining the election’s result?
How does this source preview the speaker’s own presidential campaign and policies?
Pair 2 additional questions to address: Schlafly/Steinem
What claims and evidence does the speaker use to defend their position?
What opposition to their position does the speaker acknowledge?
What opposition does the speaker not address?
YouTube links :https://youtu.be/qXBswFfh6AY?si=_j8W_UiE0oZ09jOb

Reading links: https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/time-choosing-speech-october-27-1964 
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/keynote-address-the-2004-democratic-national-convention
https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/2016/02/02/whats-wrong-with-equal-rights-for-women-1972/
https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/2017/03/21/commencement-address-at-wellesley-college-may-27-1988/

MIDTERM PART TWO: CREATING THE KCC SUMMER FREEDOM SCHOOL
For 10 points, you will create your own summer freedom school for high school students from your neighborhood. It will be a free, two-week summer school open to any high school student from your neighborhood. You are going to create and describe the top four courses you think would be most helpful for these students.
When you are thinking about what courses to create/choose/describe, think about:
• what they don’t know that they really should know
• what would be most helpful for them to succeed in their next steps of life
• what would be most helpful for them to navigate the current moment in this borough, city, country, world.
• what would be most helpful for them to survive whatever issues or conflicts they might have in their homes.
You can make up any courses you’d like or use courses that already exist, like “Introduction to Biology.” But remember that the courses have to make sense as a course where they could learn something useful for themselves in two weeks.
FORMAT FOR ASSIGNMENT:
Paragraph One: Name and describe your neighborhood where the high school students are coming from. What racial/ethnic groups are there? Are there any conflicts among these groups? Are there any issues with the police? What are the high schools like? Do they have the proper resources to give students what they need? What kinds of problems/challenges do these students face? How do YOU want to help them?
Paragraph Two: Give your first course a title and write one paragraph explaining why you think this is an important thing for the young people to learn about in your freedom school.
My Example: Freedom School Course: “Applying to College”
Explanation: Many students want to go to college but the process of learning about and applying to college is very complicated. This course will cover all the tests you need to take and do well on in high school (such as the SATs). There will be a session on City University of New York schools because they are local and inexpensive. There will be a session on private schools in the New York area. There will be a session on how to write college essays and fill out applications. There will be a session on how to get financial aid from different sources. Paragraph Three: describe your second course using the same format.
Paragraph Four: describe your third course using the same format.
Paragraph Five: describe your fourth course using the same format.
Watch the documentary, Freedom Summer, at
https://kbcc.ezproxy.cuny.edu/login?url=https://kbcccuny.kanopy.com/video/freedom-summer
2. Watch the short video on freedom schools today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME_UR7RBcEo
This video should help you to get idea of what your supposed to but you dont have to use stuff from the video , use your own idea

You are invited to teach a 50-minute class at a local high school on any major event in American history between 1914 and 1991. In a clearly organized essay
explain how you would organize the class.  How would you attempt to get students interested in the event, and what historical context would you provide?
Make sure that you do not discuss events before 1914 or after 1991.  Please keep in mind that the Cold War is an era (not an event); however, you can discuss individual events from the Cold War.
When you quote or paraphrase, you must provide citation.  Common questions about citation are clearly answered in Mary Lynn Rampolla’s A Pocket Guide To Writing In History, which is available at the library front desk.
You should avoid the passive voice whenever possible. Here is an example of passive voice: Independence was declared by the revolutionaries. Correct version: The revolutionaries declared independence.
You should avoid colloquial expressions (e.g. “the final straw”).
You should avoid contractions (e. g. don’t, it’s, isn’t, aren’t, won’t, shouldn’t, etc.).
You should watch out for word repetition (e.g. repeatedly using “very”).
Make sure that you include page numbers.

Please read the attached documents! This is in Analytical Paper with given resource to use. Must be just as instructions state. 

Midterm Prompt:
Discuss the perpetuation and expansion of black slavery in the United States between 1776 and 1860. In other words, what events and situations caused and/or allowed the institution of slavery to continue to exist and spread as the United States population grew and pushed westward.
Midterm Essay Guidelines:
For full credit, answers must be written at a college level and in your own words no AI. Do not simply copy the textbook. Be sure to answer the question completely. NOTE: Midterm essays and all assignments are meant to be open book. Don’t attempt to memorize every detail while reading. It’s more important to learn the information than to memorize it. The response to each midterm exam prompt needs to be no less than 750 words in length in 12 point font. Use Times font in 12 point size, double spaced with 1 inch margins. Be sure to include footnote citations and works cited. Include an accurate word count at the end of the essay that does NOT include footnotes or works cited. Only include work cited from text book: America: A Narrative History (Brief Twelfth Edition) no other outside source.