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Part 2: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance Option 1: Describe the influence of the Roman Catholic Church on music in the Middle Ages. Option 2: Describe the ways in which Renaissance thought differed from that of the Middle Ages. Option 3: Discuss how the Counter-Reformation affected music. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Choose one of the above essay topics. In order to get full credit, please be sure to use specific musical examples from our listening selections (composers and titles) and remember to cite your sources. Your posting should be at least 2 well-written paragraphs. When you are ready, click on the blue “Submit Assignment” button on the upper right of the screen.

What values form the basis for Beatrice’s challenges to social convention in the society of “Much Ado,” and to what extent does the play endorse these values?

Read the Preamble of the Constitution and reflect on its meaning, goals and mission.  Then, choose 1 of the following writing assignments.    Which of the first three Articles of the Constitution (Art. I, II, III) has the most significant role in fulfilling the goals of the Preamble of the Constitution.   Give at least 3 clearly defined reasons for your selection and defend them.   Provide 2 examples in U.S. history that support your selection.  Quotation from your credible sources are encouraged Use a minimum total of 3 authored, credible sources, in addition to your textbook, to support your opinions and conclusions.  Write a short (1-2 sentences) bio of the author(s) of each of your sources.  OR During the early 19th century, one of the premier actors in American history was John Marshall.  Although he never campaigned for, or became president of the U.S., few from this era had more influence on our nation’s history. His impact is still felt today.   Much of the constitution and the power of the Supreme Court was tested during his tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 – 1835.  The decisions made by the court during his tenure as Chief Justice impacted everything from the power of the Supreme Court to commerce within the U.S. to Native American rights.  In this assignment you are to:   Select the (2) most impactful Supreme Court decisions from the John Marshall court (1801-1835) on U.S. history and support the reasons you found these among his most prominent for each selection.    Tie the principles used in the Marshall Court’s decisions you selected to current or recent cases/events within the U.S. showing how it was used in the modern era. Quotations from your credible sources are encouraged.    Use a minimum total of 3 authored, credible sources, in addition to your textbook, to support your opinions and conclusions.  Write a short (1-2 sentences) bio of the author(s) of each of your sources.

You will need to compose a well-organized essay that showcases your thoughts and ideas on the key issues, eras, events and/or individuals portrayed in the videos.  I am looking to see a summary of the video mixed with your reflection/analysis. I want to see what you think! With that in mind, please understand that this cannot be accomplished in one or two paragraphs.  Write 550 words. Please understand it is crucial that you organize your ideas with an introduction, a body (multiple paragraphs) of the key areas of interest and a concluding paragraph. Don’t forget to include a reference or works cited blurb at the end.   The videos are: Video1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngjE3IkMDXw Video2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dssfiPirT2U Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GBWDQ5cF_U

Read: Andrew Jackson’s Farewell Address ATTACHED Answer the following question in essay form as per the instructions given in the syllabus (250 word minimum with citations in Chicago/Turabian style): Question: Why does Jackson say that the U.S. Constitution is no longer an experiment; what does Jackson suggest in regards to nullification, state’s rights, and federal powers?

Research Paper Guidelines: Each student will prepare a 1250-1750 word general research paper on one of the topics listed below.  The paper should be typed, double spaced, and in a 12pt font.  This paper must be supported by at least 5 legitimate sources, including at least 1 primary source.  The paper must also be supported by citations (footnotes) and a bibliography page, and these must conform to the History Department Writing Guide.  The paper should make use of a minimum of 4 appropriate sources.  The paper is worth 30% of the course grade.  The paper is due for submission to Canvas according to the schedule below.  See the late policy below.   Possible Paper Topics: Jean Calvin, Martin Luther, Counter-Reformation, Sir Francis Drake, Spanish Conquest of Mexico, Ferdinand Magellan, English Reformation, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Thirty Years War, English Civil War, Glorious Revolution, Enlightenment Political Thought, Enlightenment Religious Thought, Seven Year’s War, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, Congress of Vienna, Revolutions of 1848, Karl Marx, Scramble for Africa, European Imperialism, Franco-Prussian War, German Unification, Italian Unification, Outbreak of World War I, Trench Warfare in World War I, Paris Peace Conference (1919), Russian Revolution, Fascism, Josef Stalin, blitzkrieg, strategic bombing, Pearl Harbor, Operation Barbarossa, Holocaust, Manhattan Project, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Bosnian Civil War, Al Qaeda, Desert Storm.

I picked the Black Plague. The topic is of our choice as long as it occurs during the time period before 1500. This is from our teacher This is a formal paper so proper grammar, complete sentences, and punctuation are expected. Please write words out in full and do not use slang or contractions. You must include a bibliography with your paper using at least three resources. You may use websites, books, journals, newspapers, documentaries, videos, and magazine articles. Pictures and graphs may also be included in your paper as long as you cite the original source and they do not take up an entire page. Please make sure to properly note the work of others – DO NOT plagiarize! Please use MLA formatting and an MLA bibliography which counts as one page

https://arizona.voicethread.com/share/9464783/   ( professor presentation) https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-for-health https://youtu.be/hJB8qeWKV6w https://youtu.be/QHILscdegL8 https://youtu.be/HmEo6RI4Wvs ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate your understanding of concepts learned related to Meditation (show me that you viewed the presentation, and other materials provided, in the first unit this week). ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW: After you have viewed the VoiceThread slides from the first unit, reflect on concepts learned associated with the 1 Moment Meditation activity. You can also relate discussion to your own personal and/or professional experiences by providing an example. ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS: This week, your reflection will address the following prompts: • Discuss your experience of the meditation (1st paragraph) a. For example, describe how you felt during the mediation (tense, hot, cold, anxious, reluctant, bored, resistant, sleepy, etc.). b. Describe how you felt after the mediation, and if you’ll use it in the future • Discuss anything you found surprising this week related to my presentation (2nd paragraph) It is not necessary to include references or citations in the reflection; however, be sure you complete a final edit for correct grammar and spelling.

Read: Start with this excerpt from Baptist’s book The Half Has Never Been Told:  https://www.salon.com/test2/2014/09/07/we_still_lie_about_slavery_heres_the_truth _about_how_the_american_economy_and_power_were_built_on_forced_migration_a nd_torture/  Then read this article from the New York Times’s Pulitzer Prize winning 1619 Project on Slavery and American Capitalism: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/slavery-capitalism.html Then listen to this podcast from the 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/30/podcasts/1619-slavery-cotton-capitalism.html Then read this article that disputes many of Baptist and the NHC’s conclusions about Slavery and American Capitalism: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014498317302292 Then watch this lecture: https://www.ehs.org.uk/multimedia/tawney-lecture-2019- slavery-and-anglo-american-capitalism-revisited Write a 5-6 page paper on slavery and American capitalism that accomplishes the following objectives:  • Summarizes the debate between NHC and economic historians.  • Explains which side of the debate you find most convincing.  • Defends your position using specific supporting evidence. Please use these sources to cite in the essay, and include a work cited page   Please follow the instructions and if there are any questions please just shoot me a message.

in the post-war period. the United States sought the recovery of thousands of slaves who fled behind enemy lines but Britain refused.how was this issue resolved?