What do “coon songs” and black minstrels in blackface reveal about racial attitudes and changing power dynamics? What do these black minstrels passing for

Introduction to Black Studies Karenga text ( Questions: 1. Discuss the four basic thrusts of the student movement which led to the founding of Black Studies. 2. What were the early academic and political concerns of the advocates of Black Studies? 3. What were the early adjectives of Black Studies?

Discuss the role of historians in the “Professors and Tycoons” article by Hurtado. Examine how being a historian transcends the academic institutions. Does it make sense that historians participate in the creation of repositories?

Discuss the Teaching American History (TAH) Act implemented through the U.S. Department of Education. Examine how this act impacts historians.

How could both the North and the South fear that the other was gaining too much power prior to the Civil War?  Why did Northern states feel threatened by the “Slave Power,” or political power slave states held in Congress?  Consider issues/events such as the Gag Rule, rapid expansion, popular

To what extent was the Age of Jackson (1820s-40s) the age of the “common man”?  Use several examples from the time–such as Jackson himself, the democratization of politics, industrialization, the Bank War, Nullification Crisis, and Indian Removal. How does the Trail of Tears illustrate the dangers of democracy without responsibility?

Summarize the War of 1812.  How were we caught in the middle of the conflict between France and England by ship attacks and impressments? Discuss the unsuccessful Embargo War and the War Hawks. Describe the important battles at D.C./Baltimore and New Orleans. How did timing and the slow spread of

Discuss the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.  In doing so, explain how the war was about both slavery and unionism. How can it be argued that secession was because of both slavery and states’ rights? Summarize military strategy and major battles. Finally, be sure you include the

Imagine you are a working historian in your chosen field. Create a professional growth chart with the information necessary to further your career goals. In your chart, you should include the following: An initial career goal summary of approximately 250 words. A list of professional organizations to join, including a

TOPIC: War and post traumatic stress disorderSubmit your topic selection for instructor approval, including a brief 150-250 word explanation of why you would like to write on that topic. Turabian style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Reflect on how researching your selected topic might influence or inform your performance in the classroom? In what ways can research enhance pedagogy? 

As you begin researching your topic, identify some of the ethical concerns that scholars have discussed relating to the subject matter you have chosen? How might these concerns effect your methodology and how you plan on approaching the topic more generally?Subject Matter – The effects of the Global War on

After  watching the video posted below on John Locke and Thomas Hobbes, which forms of government best relate to each philosopher?  Please elaborate on your response in 5-6 sentences using terms from your text.

A 1995 documentary, “In the Fiddler’s House,” chronicles world-famous violinist Itzak Perlman and his discovery of his Polish Jewish roots while learning klezmer music. Watch all 4 parts on YouTube. In about two pages address anything that seems significant, but also within the writing address the following: For what types

Write a 6-page essay on how Puerto Rican reggaeton music was used as a protest. Proposal for Essay: “How Puerto Rican Reggaeton Music is Used as Protest”Objective: This essay aims to explore the role of Puerto Rican reggaeton music as a medium for protest and social commentary. It will analyze

For us to have a conversation about what grade I should submit to the school, you must begin the conversation by submitting an assessment of yourself, your process, and your progress this semester and how the course relates to this growth. To complete your assessment, please respond to each of

Write a 6 page essay on How is Puerto Rican reggaeton music used as protest? 

On the third essay test, you wrote a definition of revolution. Now, answer the following question in an essay about five hundred words long: “Did World War I cause a European revolution, according to your definition? What was the nature of that revolution?” This question is not about the Russian

Instructions: Answer two of the following questions taken from your study questions. Youranswers should be typed, submitted as a single Word document (not PDF, not in 2 documents),and where appropriate, cite your sources You are welcome to consult additional academic sources (i.e. published articles and books, butNOT blogs, or encyclopedias, including,