Sample Essay Questions

Write from the perspective of visiting the American History Museum in Washington DC…. As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to […]

Write a five paragraph essay (1 paragraph introduction, 3 body paragraphs, 1 paragraph conclusion) on the social, political and economic impacts that the Reconstruction Era (1865 – 1877) had on the United States.

Discuss the major American military operations, battles, and campaigns, as well as the leaders from May 1918 to the conclusion of the war on November 11, 1918. How successful was the American Army during this time period? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. APA format Book refernce Coomon defense: A Military […]

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Labor in colonial America was scarce. Explain the development of using indentured servants for labor in the colonies. Below are some of the items you may include: Indentured servants’ beginning and decline Changes, problems, and issues with indentured servant labor Unintended consequences of using indentured servants Complete a 2-3 page paper according to CSU-Global’s Guide […]

To what extent did the Liberal government of 1906-1914 introduce social reforms due to fears over national security?

Labor in colonial America was scarce. Explain the development of using slaves for labor in the colonies. Below are some of the items you may include: The development of using slaves for labor Changes, problems, and issues with slave labor Unintended consequences of using slave labor Complete a 2-3 page paper Need done by 8pm […]

Pick one of the notable pre-war era politicians or social figures addressed in the lecture, and assume their position and beliefs. After introducing yourself as your selected figure, choose two issues of note presented in this unit (1820-1861), and provide two separate editorial responses (minimum of 250 words for each issue) that you feel best […]

Jefferson wrote, “[We believe] that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” What drove Jefferson and the Second Continental Congress to pen such a statement? Consider the following questions as you respond: How did this […]

According to the British King and bureaucracy, the colonists were acting like spoiled children. According to the colonists, the British were overbearing, over-taxing, and ignoring their grievances. Take the perspective of American colonists, and explain why the British colonies in North America revolted. Below are some of the items to consider: The colonial relationship to […]