Read the article attached: Nationalism and Development An Overview. Using that article and any outside sources write an essay answering the question: What were the strategies that the political elites used to develop Latin America? How did these strategies change over time? Also using evidence why do you think there is so much inequality in […]
1. Every story and essay in this section of the class deals with the conflict between the real and the ideal. Compare/contrast three of the selections and specifically look at how the characters handle the problems and challenges associated with their identities and situations. 2. Many of these stories and essays are focused on the […]
The following films or HBO series are excellent dramatic depictions of issues relevant to journalism and the press in America. Media as “infotainment” and/or “big business” media as watchdog issues regarding access to sources and classified information the tension between a free press and national security “objectivity” in journalism unintended consequences of media coverage of […]
Social Media, Internet Trolling, and the Rise of Radicalism – Project Group 5 Using our readings and video this week, give an explanation of what you believe to be the cause of the rise of radicalism and extremist views in America. What role does media, the Internet, and social media play in this? Discuss what […]
Evaluates the alternative price-per-pound model, in which Fred and Carrie would charge customers $1.00 for every pound of laundry washed, dried and folded. It runs some numbers to help determine which model is best for Fred and Carrie’s business and compiles the research in a report that can be given to their investors. It was […]
In our course materials, we are introduced to the concepts of political and religious radical ideology. Access the following link, Bomb Explodes in Capitol Building, reviewing the events presented in This Day in History presentation of the Weather Underground. • After completing your review, explore incidents of radical ideology in American history that have resulted […]
What does it mean to say: “America is a denominational society”? More specifically, what kinds of things support the accuracy of this statement, and similarly, what challenge it?
Puzo, Mario. The Godfather. A good paper edition is ISBN 0-451-20576-6 Ch. 15-19. In chapter 18, Puzo writes, “Time erodes gratitude faster than it does beauty.” What is the context of this remark? Do you agree with what it says about human nature in regards to gratitude, at least in American culture? Explain your answer. […]
Analyze and describe why there was not significant migration of freed African American slaves back to the Africa. Why did the “Back to Africa” movement not pick up steam in the 18th and 19th century? Why did the US government not facilitate the return of African Americans back to their homeland if they did not […]
Should the Death penalty be abolished from America?
