What about a push for more privatization? Yes; no? Here is a libertarian’s view (John Stossel) on privatization. The libertarian argument: you can drive down costs when you have competition and get the bulk of bureaucracy and wasteful spending out. Competition and incentive to improve can be driving factors to reduce costs. If the private […]
Describe two or three elements of Hamilton’s collage,Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Homes So Different, So Appealing? that you find intriguing, offensive, or humorous and explain why. What current items you would include in a picture if you created a 21st century collage similar to Hamilton’s and where would you display this work? […]
The German government felt that Americans had been fairly warned about the risks they assumed if they traveled on ships carrying arms and other materials to the Allies. Germany actually took out ads in U.S. newspapers warning Americans that they might be subject to submarine attacks under those circumstances. The Lusitania did have over 4 […]
When you finalize your reaction paper to Death of a Salesman, what thesis statement have you come up with to develop throughout the paper? Please offer your controlling idea here for feedback from your peers, and don’t hesitate to ask for any advice as you finalize your essay.
“Should the government fund the Arts? Abstract Expressionism and Music” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Based on our readings this week on the Great Depression programs, determine whether or not such projects were good government investments during those hard times, […]
“Late 20th Century African-American Artists; Postmodern Influences: Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Key late 20th century African-American artists included Bearden, Lawrence, Basquiat, or Colescott. Pick (2) to compare and contrast; including specific elements of the works from the chosen artists […]
The “Arab Spring” and Terrorism Describe what took place during the political movement known as the Arab Spring and indicate which countries were affected. Analyze the impact of this movement on one of these countries in terms of political and social change. Determine if this movement will increase or decrease the amount of terrorism activity […]
The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this […]
World War II left no country untouched. The fighting left whole continents battered and devastated. Cities were flattened, and hundreds of thousands were displaced from their homes. Some 49 million people died in World War II, including 400,000 American soldiers. Another 11 million, including 6 million Jews, were killed in German concentration camps. Battles took […]