Apostles of Disunion Review

Written in size 12 Times New Roman font and double-spaced with one-inch marginsCite the sources is by providing footnotes in the form of the Chicago Manual of StylePlease pick one of following.1. Who were the Dews so-called apostles of disunion? Where did they come from and where did they go? …

Is the U.S. Constitution still relevant today?

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this assignment is for each student to reflect on some aspect of the U.S.  Constitutional system (see specific topic below).  TOPIC:  Is the U.S. Constitution still relevant today? INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW:  Each student is to write a 1-2 page essay (250-600 words) about the identified topic.  See …

Universal and the abstract rights-bearing individual

The Haitian Declaration of Independence exposes the tension between universal ideals and particularized lived experience of people, groups, nations. Compare contrast the Haitian Declaration and the French declaration of man and citizen by exploring the notion of the abstract right-bearing individual in relation to each document’s articulation of universal ideals …

Cortez and the Aztec

Write a short account of the conquering of the Aztecs by Cortez including who, what, when, where and why it happened. Be sure to explain why it was so easy for Cortez and his men to conquer the mighty Aztec Empire. Please explain each of your examples. This is a …

History

Choose ONE of the following topics for your main discussion posting for the week. Remember to provide a reference for information. Also, remember not to copy and paste from any sources – summarize and analyze in your own words. 1. Explain the difference between the greater and lesser forms of …

History of Sexuality and Censorship in South Asia

Suggested prompts 1. Would you call the Kamasutra a feminist text? If yes, why– and if not, give your reasons. 2. How is censorship both a repressive and generative phenomenon? With reference to Foucault, Bourdieu, Mazzarella and Kaur, and/ or any Bollywood film/song of your choice discuss some of the …

Modern Europe

Writing Assignment 1 (Module 2): Science and the European Colonial EmpiresUsing the relevant textbook passages, documents and commentary provided in class, and research you have done on your own, explain how and why scientific endeavors, such as (but not limited to) cartography and archaeology, influenced the efforts of the European …

Any topic (writer’s choice)

Write a well-developed essay, no less than two full pages in length, which addresses the following: (35 pointsSummarize your general philosophical approach to government and politics. * In particular, address what do you believe to be the proper role of government in balancing freedom, order, and equality. Cite examples. * …