Is it possible to create a method of capital punishment that would actually deter people from committing murder? Would televising executions work? What might be some of the negative consequences of such a policy? Support your response with textual evidence from your readings.
What was the most interesting historical event or actor that you learned about this semester? Why? Discuss one current topic relating to the history we covered this semester that you think will be important in the near future. If you created a history course what would the focus of your course be? Explain. Is there […]
Discuss the material legacies of Italian Fascism in light of the concept of ‘difficult heritage’.
Revolutionary Mothers After reading Revolutionary Mothers, discuss the ways in which this book changed your views on how the Revolutionary War was fought and won. Please use specific examples from the book
Present arguments for and against the Ottoman kul system.What kind of advantages did it provide to the sultan?
Aspects of Zen Buddhism and creation of social class that accept violence. What aspects of Zen Buddhism allowed and sponsored the creation of a social class that accepts violence?
The myth that the kohinoor diamond was a gift to the British from India Introduce your topic in a way that engages your reader. Perhaps consider opening with an example of the myth “in the wild,” as it were. Start your essay by showing someone talking/writing out your topic in a way that misunderstands it. […]
Brave New World The Cold War ended over a decade before the 21st century began. What was supposed to be a “Brave New World” free of the threat of nuclear conflict and a long period of peace and prosperity has been less than what was expected. Yes, communism as a threat to the world and […]
Cold War and Communism Examine the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1980s. Include the following in your discussion: • What were the main reasons for the collapse? • What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup have on the Soviet economy? • What […]
Read/review the following resources for this activity: Option 1: Middle East Examine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and how it has evolved/devolved over the centuries to the current time? Analyze the role of the Balfour Declaration on Israel’s rebirth in 1948 and its effectiveness in helping Jewish […]
