Racism and The Revolutionary War

What are the major problems with the study of History? In other words, what inhibits our ability to clearly and accurately detect the past? How and why can History change? Also, how can students hope to identify such problems on their own? How can he or she be more critical of what is presented?

Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, claimed that he had restored the Republic. To what extent was this true, and to what extent was it simply propaganda? Your essay should show some understanding of the nature of the earlier Republic and of the changes Augustus introduced. Be sure to look at the “Accomplishments of Augustus”…

Week 1: From Imperialism to World War I – Discussion 1900: The Age of Hope and the Age of ‘Isms’  Here’s a statement to consider: “Imperialism has been the most powerful force in world history over the last four or five centuries, carving up whole continents while oppressing indigenous peoples and obliterating entire civilizations.” Defend…

contributed to the Chinese government’s decision to stop voyages of exploration in the Indian Ocean in the early fifteenth century?

History, Current Issues With Proposed Changes This assignment is the second in a series of 4 assignments on the same topic, due in Weeks 2, 5, 8, and 10. The assignments build upon each other. Assume you are an investigative reporter for a major publication (magazine or newspaper) who has been assigned to research important issues…

iscuss the bombing campaign the RAF and the USAAF conducted against the Third Reich. How did the two differ in objectives, and why? What resistance and impediments did this campaign experience? What was accomplished by the bombing campaign? Choose one major battle which utilized American forces during this time frame in the European theater. Describe…