History
Castas
You would have to write about the next points: Explain what a casta is Explain all different castes( maybe include the difference in clothing, rights, duties, obligations)Explain the different names that were given yo the children of parents from different castes Explain where the caste system was present (this could include info about other countries where the Spaniards imposed the caste system)Explain why the caste system was abolished- I would like you to include this points, and if you see fit to add more, then that would be okay as long as it is relevant to the main topic.I do not have a rubric for the essay, and also the use of pictures is allowed, as long as they contribute significantly to the essay. With that said, it would not be okay to put a picture in each page, but around 3 pictures would be fine (pictures that would cover around 1/3 of a page) For more information on Casta read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casta
Herero Genocide
3 PAGES LONG, Times New Roman, 12 font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins) and should have page numbers. All papers must contain in-text citations and a bibliography. May use MLA, APA or Chicago Documentary Information:100 Years of Silence Director & Producer: Halfdan Muurholm Produced by Turbine Films, 2005 Chapter information: The Kaiser’s Holocaust: Germany’s forgotten genocide and the colonial roots of Nazism Authors: David Olusoga and Casper W. Erichsen Publisher Information: London: Faber and Faber, 2010 Paper will be based on the Herero Genocide. Create and state a thesis explaining why the genocide happening and how the Germans justified their actions. Not a summary Students are ONLY permitted to use the Chapters provided and/or lecture notes, and the Documentary 100 Years of Silence. NO OTHER OUTSIDE SOURCES ARE ALLOWED!!!! You must use BOTH the chapters and the documentary to form support your thesis- it is mandatory LINK TO DOCUMENTARY: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Orm3de5kygo
Concept Album
In Chapter 11, we are introduced to the idea of the concept album. The book uses several examples that were released in the 1970s. Choose your favorite concept album, and tell us why you feel that it is a great collection of songs that fit together in succession. It actually does not need to be from the 1970s or from our book. There a numerous examples of concept albums from all sorts of genres. Response Parameters minimum of 300 words. For more information on Concept Album read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_album
Societal Evolution
Introduce, analyze, and compare AT LEAST TWO theories for the rise of state-level society (also called civilizations). How have the scholars approached this problem and what theoretical models have they used? What assumptions have they made, and how are their theoretical models a product of the intellectual environment in which they lived? How does the actual mechanism of societal evolution work in their models? How well do these models fit the evidence from archaeology and the history of early civilizations? Scholars whose theories we have read: Lewis Henry Morgan Karl Wittfogel Robert Carneiro Roy Rappaport V. Gordon Childe Please cite specific places in the texts and give these references in parenthetical format, e.g. (Carneiro, 733). Expected Length 4 pages. No outside or internet sources allowed. For more information on Societal Evolution read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociocultural_evolution
Battle of Pyramids
This paper is about how the battle of the Pyramids affected 19th century Egypt. It’s not about recalling what happened, but you man recall actions if needed. The paper is mostly about interpreting through research how it effecting Egypt before, during, and after the battle. You may also talk about the French side of the Occupation, but the main focus is Egypt.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa
watch these two videos and answers the questions afterward. Lost Kingdoms of Africa 4 of 4 West Africa(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW_kaUuUg8Y) Africa, you won’t see on TV(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfG-5ZhI3wk) 1-What did you learn about Africa? 2-How does not know this information contribute to stereotypes about Africa?3-Why do you think Hollywood never shows Africa in this way? For more information on Lost Kingdoms of Africa read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Kingdoms_of_Africa
System of Slavery
Discuss the American Revolutions impact on slavery. In what ways did the Revolution undermine the institution of slavery? In what ways did the Revolution help to preserve the institution? On balance, did the American Revolution do more to end or to protect the system of slavery in the new United States? one page, doubled spaced, in Times New Roman font, with standard 1 inch margins on all sides
Aztecs
How did the Spaniards and Aztecs communicate? Were there some obvious possibilities for misunderstanding? How did the Aztecs view the Spaniards? How did the Spaniards view the Aztecs? What are some ways these two accounts of the same events differ? What challenges does a historian face when trying to recreate the past with two different versions of the same events? Please note that only “the human journey” book can be used to answer this question. Please message me for access to the book. Thanks. For more information on Aztecs read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztecs
Korean War
Instructions: Read the following Discussion question carefully, then submit an original answer. Your answer should be at least a few sentences to a paragraph in length. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer, but your opinion should be well-reasoned and based on fact. (no references needed) this is just an opinion.. Do you feel President Truman was justified in removing General MacArthur from command in Korea? Was it a wise decision? How did Truman’s action affect the outcome of the Korean War–and the future of U.S. military policy? For more information read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War
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