Read the short story “Swimming Upstream” by Beth Brant (Mohawk).  “Swimming Upstream” is NOT in your textbook.  Access it at the link provided in this assignment description.  Please also read at the link to the author’s name for a brief bio from Poetry Foundation.  Write a response to submit to assignment 9.2.  For your response, choose something from the story that you think might be used in a symbolic […]

Starting in 1865, Reconstruction after the Civil War ultimately failed to reform Southern attitudes toward African Americans. But for a brief moment under the period of Congressional Reconstruction, it appeared as though freed slaves might become accepted partners in American society. What do you think was the greatest (and longest lasting) success of Congressional Reconstruction? Support your answer with material from the assigned readings.

The content we covered this week touched on many key aspects of diversity in North America during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. We also explored a new conceptualization of colonial society from the Bronski reading. Finally, we worked on understanding and empathizing with the horrible experiences lived by people kidnapped from Africa. Take time to reflected on all of this information and allow […]

Question 01 (Franklin)Discuss the reaction of African Americans to the emergence of revolutionary sentiments in the colonies. How did slaves agitate for their freedom?” How did whites respond to growing demands by black people for their liberty? Question 02 (Williams) Read page 169 “Saul, a Slave Revolutionary Veteran.” Explain the document. What are Saul’s arguments? Is this document reflective of African American war veterans? Why or why not [see pages 168 […]

Overview:  You will be required to write one 4-6 page research paper (double-spaced, 12-font) where you examine the historical significance of an image from the John Carter Brown Library’s Archive of Early American Images or the Archive of Political Cartoons (https://www.brown.edu/academics/libraries/john-carter-brown/jcb-online/image-collections/archive-early-american-images (________)________ ). You will choose one or two images from the JCB archives to explore the historical story of the image. For a research […]

read the article in the pdf and pictures finish the essay in the topic picture 1500 words grade standard is provided

For your 4-6 page research paper (double-spaced, 12-font) where you are asked to examine the historical significance of an image from the John Carter Brown Library’s Archive of Early American Images or the Archive of Political Cartoons (https://www.brown.edu/academics/libraries/john-carter-brown/jcb-online/image-collections/archive-early-american-images (________)________), you need to begin by deciding what question you want to research of your selected source. An effective way of doing this is to engage in a […]

The Free Market Republic, 1877-1937 Pick three presidents during the Free Market Republic and discuss their executive actions.   Identify the Amendments that were passed during this period. Which Amendment did you find most interesting or controversial? Also, explain which act of Congress you found most fascinating or important.   Identify which court cases you would include in the top three most important cases of this period. […]

Need a reflection paper on The American Revolutionary War. What was it about and my opinion on it. Due at 11pm TODAYYYYYY

Support your opinion: could the Civil War have been avoided? After reading this unit’s materials, be sure to include the influence of at least one cultural, political, economic, or social movement on whether or not the Civil War was avoidable. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

-Work to develop much more. Push your overall argument. – I don’t really get a sense of how class has changed in America over the course of the 300 years; add more on page 2. – Good conclusion-but connect more. Also connect your points on religion much more. Good start but more is needed. __________  -Attached is essay