Week 1 Discussion: The Cost of Expansion
Available Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 1 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the following settlements:
Southern colonies
Chesapeake colonies
Middle colonies
New England colonies
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following options:
Compare and contrast the settlement patterns.
What forces and ideas shaped their origin?
Examine the influence of religion on those settlements (e.g., Puritanism, Quakers, and the Anglican Church).
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 1 Assignment
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Week 2 Discussion: Confederation and Constitution
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 7, 8
Lesson
Articles of Confederation (1777)Links to an external site. (National Archives, 2023)
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 2 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) issues of the Articles of Confederation and describe the main problems that the United States faced under the Federation government.
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Analyze two major debates (see textbook Chapter 7, Section 7.4) by which the Constitution was created in the summer of 1787.
Discuss the ratification process of the Constitution of 1787.
How did ratification lead to the formation of America's first two political parties, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
What were the major differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and who were the best-known members of each party?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 2 Discussion: The American Revolution
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 5, 6
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 2 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution:
The Proclamation Act of 1763
The Navigation Acts
The Stamp Act
The Declaratory Act
The Townshend Act
The Boston Massacre
The Coercive Acts
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections from the list above do you consider the most significant and why?
Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references.
Week 3 Case Study Assignment
Purposes
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 9, 10, 11, 13
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 3 Case Study topics are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use the available resources from the list above to support your selected topic.
It's highly recommended that you download and use the suggested assignment template for each topic to complete this case study.
When you complete the template, upload and submit it in the assignment dropbox on this webpage.
Topic 1
Medical Practices Mexican War v. Civil War
Describe medical care challenges during the Mexican War and the Civil War.
Assess American policy regarding treating the wounded during the Mexican War versus the American Civil War. What are some similarities and differences?
Analyze how disease posed a more significant threat than the battlefield of both wars.
How has military medicine improved today compared to the Mexican and Civil Wars?
Topic 1 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 2
The Disputed Election or Revolution of 1800
Describe the historical setting surrounding the Election of 1800.
Assess what constitutional issue the election of 1800 results helped to reveal. What did Congress do to mitigate the issue?
Do you think it was necessary to pass the Twelfth Amendment? Why or why not?
Analyze why the Presidential Election of 1800 coined the “Revolution of 1800.” Do you find this appropriate? Why or why not?
Topic 2 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 3
Westward Expansion Movement to the Homestead Act
Describe how the Westward Expansion movement forged the American character and personality that led to the success and growth of the United States.
Assess how the Homestead Act of 1862 aided the settling of the West.
Evaluate how the railways aided Westward Expansion.
Analyze how the Westward Expansion Movement was a cultural crossroad.
Topic 3 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 4
Women’s Movement at Seneca Falls and Sojourner Truth
Describe and trace the events that led to the women’s rights movement at Seneca Falls.
Briefly assess Sojourner Truth’s life as a female activist. To what extent did she contribute to the women’s rights movement?
Evaluate how debates over women’s rights shaped U.S. politics and culture.
Analyze how significant events in US history transformed the status and rights of women in society.
Topic 4 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 5
Jacksonian Democracy – the Era of the Common Man a New Political Theory
Describe how the election of Andrew Jackson represents the rise of the common man.
Assess the shift in political theory during Jackson’s administration.
Analyze how the Jacksonian era is synonymous with the expansion of democracy and the advent of a more open political system.
Evaluate Alexis de Tocqueville’s statement argument about the tyranny of the majority. Does it reflect American democracy today?
Topic 5 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Writing Requirements
Length: 2–3 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
Week 3-Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War of 1846 Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapter 11
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 3 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the historical selections below:
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Missouri Compromise
Independence of Texas
Mexican War of 1846–1848
The California Gold Rush
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800–1848? Explain why.
Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list above.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 4: Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877 Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 15, 16
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 4 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider the three (3) Reconstruction Plans below:
Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) - Lincoln
Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan
Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.
Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.
Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African Americans.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 4-Stepping Stones to the Civil War Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 12, 14
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 4 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Civil War:
The Compromise of 1850
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
The Dred Scott Case of 1857
The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Based on the historical facts given your two (2) selections above, assess if the American Civil War was inevitable.
Analyze if the United States Supreme Court can settle legal and moral issues through judiciary review. In your response, provide a documented example of a modern parallel of a legal or moral issue settled by the United States Supreme Court.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 5 Case Study Assignment
Purpose
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 18, 20 (section 20.4), 21, 22 (section 22.2), and 23
Lesson
Minimum of 3 scholarly sources from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 5 Case Study topics are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Pick one (1) of the following topics.
Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. To find your external and scholarly sources unique to the weekly content, please refer to the resources required above.
It's highly recommended that you download and use the suggested assignment template for each topic to complete this case study.
When you complete the template, upload and submit it in the assignment dropbox on this webpage.
Topic 1
The Emergence of the Nursing Profession in America
Describe what historical events contributed to the idea of hospitals and sick care in the United States at the beginning of the 19th century. Examine how the Nurse Society of Philadelphia aided at the beginning of nursing education.
The American Civil War demanded women to enter the workforce as nurses. Examine how the Nightingale schools emerged in the late 1800s, what was the nature of these schools, and what did their education emphasize?
Assess how the nursing profession was organized and diversified by the early 20th century. What were some of the challenges in employment conditions nurses faced?
Analyze how World War I revolutionized the nursing profession. What changes do you see post-War to modern practices of nursing? Provide a couple of examples.
Topic 1 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 2
The Progressive Era - Expansion of Government
Describe the multiple groups and leaders that emerged in the fight for the Progressive agenda. Consider women’s, African Americans, Native’s, and workers’ rights.
Which of the primary features of grassroots Progressivism was the most essential to the continued growth and success of the reformist movement? Why?
Analyze traces of Progressivism we can see in our modern lives—politically, economically, and socially. Which of our present-day political processes, laws, or institutions have roots in the Progressive era?
Why do you think Progressives have had such staying power today?
Topic 2 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 3
World War I
Assess how trench warfare and technological advancements such as gas, aircraft, machine guns, and U-boats affected the course of the war.
Describe why you think the United States entered World War I. Was it due to the sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Note, or something else? Defend your answer with documented examples.
Analyze medical practices during World War I. What were some medical developments during World War I?
Assess how World War I contributed to new ideas in medicine. You are welcome to include psychological ramifications such as treatments for Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD) etc.
Topic 3 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 4
Harlem Renaissance
Describe the historical, social, and cultural forces that shaped the Harlem Renaissance.
Evaluate why Harlem was the center of the Renaissance of African-American arts in the 1920s and 1930s.
Assess how the Harlem Renaissance helped African Americans to rebuild their history and culture.
Analyze how the Harlem Renaissance impacted American society during the 1920s and beyond. How is it relevant in modern America?
Topic 4 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 5
Worker Organization and the Struggle of Unions: The Pullman Strike
Describe the historical context of the Pullman Strike. What were the causes and outcomes?
Evaluate the various attempts at labor organization in this era, from the Molly Maguires to the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. How were these groups' goals, philosophies, and tactics similar and different? How did their agendas represent the concerns and grievances of their members and workers more generally?
Assess the violent clashes between labor and management during this era. What do these events reveal about how each group had come to view the other?
Analyze why the Pullman Strike was a blow at organized labor and unions.
Topic 5 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Requirements
Length: 3–4 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end references
Week 5: Industrialization, Imperialism, and America’s Entry Into WWI Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 17 (section 17.4), 18 (section 18.3), 19 (sections 19.1, 19.2), and 21 (sections 21.2, 21.4)
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 5 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the minority groups during 1880–1914:
Women's rights activists
African Americans
Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe
Child workers
Great Plain Indians
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Explain the socio-economic status and challenges of your minority groups at the turn of the century. Evaluate how the Industrial Revolution affected your chosen minority groups.
Analyze how the Progressives brought reform to your selected minority groups. Do you find that the Progressives successfully made government responsive and improved the conditions of your chosen minority group?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 6-The New Deal Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapter 26
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 6 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following (any program and/or act of the New Deal):
| Programs | Acts |
|---|---|
| Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Public Works Administration (PWA) Civil Works Administration (CWA) Works Progress Administration (WPA) Farm Security Administration (FSA) | Emergency Banking Relief Act Economy Act Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Tennessee Valley Authority Act (TVA) National Employment System Act (Wagner-Peyser Act) Home Owners Loan Act National Industrial Recovery Act (NIA) Glass-Steagall Act (Banking Act) Securities & Exchange Act Emergency Relief Appropriation Act Resettlement Administration (RA) Rural Electrification Administration (REA) National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) Social Security Act Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) |
Reflecting over the weekly reading and lesson video The New Deal Coalition (also linked in the Required Resources), address the following for your selections:
Consider workers, immigrants, and African Americans. Explain how minorities were represented by the New Deal.
Analyze to what extent you think that the New Deal effectively ended the Great Depression and restored the economy.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 6-World War II Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapter 27
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 6 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the following historical events:
Treaty of Versailles
Rise of fascism, militarism, and imperialism
Failure of the League of Nations
Hitler and the Nazi Party
The Lend-Lease Act
Japanese expansion and the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Assess if the United States’ foreign policy during the 1930s helped to promote World War II. Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II? If so, how? If not, why not?
Explain if the United States, despite neutrality, aided the Allies against the Axis powers.
Analyze if using atomic (nuclear) weapons to defeat enemies in war is a setback for democracy (President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan).
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 7- American Foreign Policy During the Cold War Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapter 28 (section 28.2), 29 (section 29.1), and 30 (section 30.3)
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 7 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the following American Foreign policies:
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
Containment
Anti-Communist Freedom Fighters
Vietnam (conflict) War
Détente'
SALT I & SALT II
Camp David Accords
Strategic Defense Initiative (nicknamed "Star Wars")
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
Explain how each of your choices was an effective policy to thwart international communist expansion.
Based on your selections, analyze if the United States should have feared international communist subversion during the Cold War era (1945–1991).
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 7- Case Study Assignment
Purpose
The purposes of each case study assignment include the following:
To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources
To advance critical thinking and writing skills
To compile a response to the prompts provided
To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapters 28 (section 28.5), 29, 30 (section 30.3), and 31
Lesson
Minimum of 4 scholarly sources from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 7 Case Study topics are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic using the resources above.
It's highly recommended that you download and use the suggested assignment template for each topic to complete this case study.
When you complete the template, upload and submit it in the assignment dropbox on this webpage.
Topic 1
Public Health and Medicine in the Cold War Era (1960–1970s):
The 1960s and 1970s were an era of political and social turbulence that witnessed the continuation of breakthroughs in medicine and public health. Describe public health as a social movement.
Assess the impact of Rachel Carson's work Silent Spring (1962) on environmental health hazards.
Evaluate the outcome of Jean Heller’s report in the 1970s regarding unethical medical practices surrounding the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. How do you think this was a significant move toward the National Research Act of 1974?
Analyze the Supreme Court’s rulings in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972), and Roe v. Wade (1973). What changes do we see, if any, regarding these Supreme Court cases today? Defend your answers with documented examples.
Reflecting on the breakthroughs in health and medicine during the 1960s and 1970s aids medical practices and scientific research in the new millennium.
Topic 1 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 2
The Vietnam War and Agent Orange
Briefly summarize why and how the United States became involved in the Vietnam War.
Analyze how the Vietnam War heightened the United States’ social, political, and economic tensions. Focus your answer on the period of 1964–1975.
Explain how the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War were connected.
Assess if waging war is an effective way to spread democracy. Do you think the Vietnam War can be justified?
Evaluate the use and effects of Agent Orange influenced the Vietnam War.
Topic 2 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 3
The Civil Rights Act (1964), the Voting Rights Act (1965), and the Fair Housing Act (1968)
Briefly describe how Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) impacted civil rights and liberties in the United States among minority groups. What did the social fabricate look like?
Contrast the social forces that rose in opposition to combat legal segregation. Who were some of the main leaders, and what did they advocate?
Differentiate the main arguments of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from the Voting Rights Act (1965) and Fair Housing Act (1968).
Analyze how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 affected and improved conditions for minority groups within American society.
Assess significant milestones achieved to span Civil Rights to make America inclusive and uphold diversity.
Topic 3 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 4
The Rise of Information Age - Science and Technology:
Describe the technical and political dilemmas experienced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in its efforts to meet Kennedy's goal of putting an astronaut on the Moon before the end of the 1960s.
Assess technological advances during the Cold War in space exploration and military initiatives.
Differentiate how civilian science led to the prominence of biotechnology and other medical research from the government.
Examine how the technological advances in the 20th century revolutionized medical science and opened the way for computers and the internet.
Distinguish how the United States during the 20th century became one of the most scientifically oriented societies in the world today.
Topic 4 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Topic 5
Health and Medicine in the 20th Century
Describe the rise of medical professionalization and health regulation in the 20th century.
Assess how America's geography, climate, and racial and economic diversity led to differing outlooks on health and medicine.
Explain why national health insurance was blocked in the mid-20th century.
Analyze what the principles and obligations of American democracy have brought to the character of American medicine.
Based on your experience as a healthcare professional, appraise if the healthcare industry is more politicized today than in the 20th century. Defend your answers with solid arguments and evidence.
Topic 5 Assignment TemplateLinks to an external site. (Recommended)
Writing Requirements
Length: 4–5 pages (not including title page and references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page
In-text citations that correspond with your end reference
Week 8: America and Terrorism in the 21st Century Discussion
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Chapter 32
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library resources below:
Sources for the Week 8 Discussion are available by accessing this link.Links to an external site.
The “Popular Data Bases” within the Library Guide for scholarly sources and videos via Search Popular History DatabasesLinks to an external site. or the History Library GuideLinks to an external site..
Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) terrorist activities from the 1980s until today. You may also choose from domestic terrorist attacks. Here is a starting point:
1983: The United States Embassy in Beirut and Kuwait is bombed.
1983: Bombing of US Marine barracks in Beirut
1993: World Trade Center Bombing (first time)
1995: Oklahoma City Bombing
1998: United States Embassy bombings Nairobi and Sar Es Salaam
2001: 9/11 Bombing of the World Trade Centers
2001: Bio Terrorism begins (anthrax letters and Bill Gates's warnings on bioterrorism)
2013: Boston Marathon Bombings
2015: Charleston Church shooting (Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church)
2016: Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting
2018: Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
2019: El Paso shooting (Walmart)
2022: Buffalo shooting (Tops Supermarket)
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address two (2) of the following:
Explain if you think that global and domestic terrorism can be stopped.
Analyze whether the United States should be the world's "policeman."
Assess if using military or police force is the only way to prevent terrorism. Are there other possible alternatives? Which strategy is best and why?
Discuss the ways American society has changed since 9/11 in the realms of our government, workplace, and society in general.
Analyze two terrorist events from this list or from other modern terrorist events. How do they compare and/or contrast?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to one peer.
Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Week 8- Journal Entry Assignment
Required Resources
In your American History course, you will utilize scholarly sources to address questions in the weekly assignments. Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources. Therefore, use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response.
Below is a list of resources you must choose from:
Textbook: Review sections as needed
Lesson: Review lessons as needed
Instructions
For this activity, reflect on the course content and address the following in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs (maximum 250 words):
Identify and elaborate on one (1) or two (2) lessons you have learned from our study of United States history that affect you today in your daily life and/or work.
Reflect and assess one recent improvement celebrating diversity and progressive achievements in your community. This can be your community of practice in healthcare on the state or local level.
Use this resource to support learning, planning and original work. Follow your institution’s academic integrity requirements.