In a short (2-3 page) essay, please address the following questions: Please read the selection “Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois on Black Progress.”  It can be found on the Primary Documents page for chapter 20 of the American Yawp text.  Here is the link: http://www.americanyawp.com/reader/20-the-progressive-era/booker-t-washington-w-e-b-dubois-on-black-progress-1895-1903/ In a thoughtful essay of approximately 750 words (2-3 pages), please answer the following […]

Why did some black people support the confederacy?

Did congressional Reconstruction secure full equality for African Americans as American citizens? Why or why not?

 Why did southern states enact black codes? Give at least one example

What  issues most concerned black political leaders during Reconstruction?  Name at least one and discuss why it was seen as important.

Directions: Answer each part of the prompt in at least 100 words. Provide at least one quote in MLA in-text citation for support. Each part of the prompt should be another paragraph. Prompt 4: Oedipus, the King How does Oedipus exhibit weakness of character? Provide two examples that reveal him as imperfectly noble in his words, deeds, or treatment of […]

Takaki: Part One, entire pp. 3-71 Instructions Please write TWO discussion questions for EACH assigned chapter in Part I of Takaki’s A Different Mirror.  Start your own thread and label each chapter .  You may add to it as you go.  So for example, you may write your first post with two questions after you finish chapter one.  A week later you can […]

Discuss Columbus or Lief Ericsson

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 4, 5 Lesson Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Instructions For this assignment, DO the following : 1.  Describe Benito Mussolini’s revival of European Imperialism in North Africa and how he came to be Adolf Hitler’s ally.    Writing Requirements (APA format)  Length: 2-3 pages (not including […]