History

-12:10pm-12:40 EST Friday, October 23, 2020  Quiz on Frankenstein Civ 2 course, 30 mins to submit around 10 questions 8 multiple-choice, two short essays.

What Caused the Civil War. Discuss. Please describe using relevant examples and sources.

Thread Prompt: It is argued that for the U.S. federal workforce to be more efficient and effective in facing the challenges of the 21st century that significant government reform must occur. Researchers argue that the reform should focus on modernizing a number of governance areas to include the civil service and contract workforce. Is it time to reform the federal civil service so that it resembles the private sector? Can the American public be confident of the fairness and integrity of a civil service that uses human resources practices like those typical of the private sector? Why/why not as it relates to both of the questions in this module. Discussion Board Forum Instructions You will complete the assigned readings and post a thread of 450-500 words answering the discussion board question assigned from the readings. Outside research should be used to answer In this course, Discussion Board Forums play an exceptionally important role. Consider this thread to be formal communications on the same level as those you would conduct with employers, clients, or colleagues in the professional, political, or academic world. As such, they must be free of grammatical errors, must be properly formatted in current APA style, and must consist of well-reasoned, contemplative, and substantive post, rather than mere ipse dixit. These threads must be adequately supported by citations of the sources or support for your ideas as well as any quoted materials. Remember that the art of communication is in many ways the lifeblood of effective political leadership. Everything you write—every paper, post, and email—creates or reinforces an impression of you. Begin to cultivate the communication skills of the statesman and stateswoman—the ability to logically and persuasively speak the truth with compassion and respect. 

Why do you think Islam was successful in becoming a major world religion in a relatively short period of time? What factors are contributing to its growth even today?-minimum one and half pages-no more than 3 double spaced pages-follow APA convention 7th Edition. Include proper citation of references and avoid plagiarism

What is the nature of this relationship today, especially in Iran? 2. Baha’i claims to represent the summit of humanity’s spiritual and religious journey. Do Jews, Christians, and/ or Muslims make similar claims? Is it legitimate for any religion from one particular time and place to make such a claim to universal superiority? For more information check: 

part 1 Compare the backgrounds of Jefferson and Paine; did Paine have an advantage or disadvantage by not being born in the colonies? Explain. Examine the language used in both documents; who is the audience for each writer? Why does Jefferson not discuss slavery in the Declaration? What did Paine and Jefferson say about the monarchy in their respective documents? Why does Jefferson focus more on the king than parliament? You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that addresses the items above. You are also expected to respond to the posting of at least one other student BY NAME (100 words minimum). Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting, support it with new evidence to bring a new perspective to the topic. Do NOT submit anything as an attachment since some people cannot open certain formats. Part 2 Why do you think the accusations made by Callender were ignored during Jefferson’s lifetime and later by historians? Why do you think Madison Hemings’ assertions were ignored? Why do you think Callender’s claims failed to hurt Jefferson politically? Do you think a similar scandal would hurt an American president or elected leader today? Why or why not? Based on Madison Hemings’ family history, how common was racial intermixing in 18th and 19th century Virginia? According to Eric Foner, how and why has the work of Annette Gordon-Reed fueled a controversy over the Hemings-Jefferson relationship? Should his relationship with Sally Hemings influence how we view Jefferson and his place in American history? If no, why not? If yes, how should they influence how we view him? You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that addresses the items above. You are also expected to respond to the posting of at least one other student BY NAME (100 words minimum). Your response should address why you agree/disagree with their posting, support it with new evidence to bring a new perspective to the topic. Do NOT submit anything as an attachment since some people cannot open certain formats.

To what extent was the Nazi conscience, as articulated by Claudia Koonz, compatible with Christian values? How did this affect the willingness of everyday Germans and Protestant and Catholic leaders to “coordinate” their lives and institutions with the Nazi regime “Need to use quote from the book “The Nazi Conscience” by Claudia Koonz. Can use secondary research 

Write an essay, this is for the IB. Stretch: “How far do you agree that the Spanish Civil War was really an ideological struggle between fascism and communism?”

1. Choose a film from the Required Readings & Resources list for Week 3  and respond (written, video, et al) about its aesthetics. What are the aesthetics of the film?  How was it made? Explore through additional research and provide at least one External link. OR 2. Choose one idea or set of ideas from Lecture Slides for Week 3 – and respond. (written response or video, ok) For instance, ‘persistence of vision’, scientific photography, Thomas Eakins and movement, etc. Explore through additional research and provide at least one External link.AND (Required) Watch Dziga Vertov’s Man with a Movie Camera in its entirety. (Approx 1 hour) Note: This version has music added later from the Cinematic Orchestra as a soundtrack, but the original film was silent. link: https://vimeo.com/143512746 Required: (You may respond with a posted writing, stills, video…)Name 2 – 3   main themes of the film.  (You may want to do a little research and that’s fine!)Read Manovich’s prologue (see Required Readings). Which editing techniques or film practices does Manovich discuss?  e.g. temporal montage. Give examples of each technique and were used by Vertov. Please include screen grabs or stills as needed)How does Vertov’s editing help him to form a narrative about the man and his camera? Ask a question of your classmates about this film or type of filmmaking and how it relates to other ideas we have been talking about in class or in any of your other knowledge pursuits.Finally, how new was *cinema* by 1914 and in which countries?

Week 3 Discussion: Influences of Ancient Architecture33 unread replies.33 replies.Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 6 Lesson 2Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)Initial Post Instructions This week you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans. Locate at least two architectural works that were influenced by Greco-Roman architecture. These can be from any time period after the Greco-Roman period but should be from different periods themselves (e.g., one from Renaissance and one from Baroque). Then address the following: What is the function of each structure? How does each work exhibit the influence of the Greco-Roman period? Is the influence specifically Greek, Etruscan, or Roman – or a combination? How would you compare the two selected works? Take the role of the evaluative critic. Use examples from the text, the lesson, and the library to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points. Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Writing Requirements Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-ups)Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)APA format for in-text citations and list of referencesGrading This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link: For more information read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_architecture