1. The Silk Road is neither an actual road nor a single route. The term instead refers to a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years, from when the Han dynasty of China opened trade in 130 B.C.E until 1453 C.E, when the Ottoman Empire closed off trade with the West.…

Post 1: You learned the definition of the American Dream in Week 1, and you also learned about the American identity. Traits often associated with the American identity include boldness, confidence, perseverance, and integrity. These traits are often demonstrated through a character’s words or actions. This week, we’ll focus on confidence and how it is…

Directions: Students are to answer the questions using the assigned readings for the week. All work must include references and/or citations. Minimum word count for each question is 150 words. Question #1 After reviewing lesson 22 create a newspaper headline or post an image that highlights one of the significant movements of the 1920’s that…

In Chapter 9, “Slavery Without Submission,” what actions did the U.S. government take to support slavery?

Please carefully read Einstein’s Four Letters to Roosevelt. Then, based on a careful and detailed analysis of these letters, please address the following questions. Why did Einstein write to FDR? What were his specific concerns? What did he claim was happening in Germany that prompted him to send follow up letters? Take note of the…

Chapters 16 & 17 “The ‘Omaha Platform” of the People’s Party (1892)” (minimum 200 words ) According to the platform, what are the major issues facing the nation? How do the Populists propose to use the power of the government to correct these problems? What proposals in the platform eventually became a reality? Read Chapters…

Please review the two attached readings and video and answer the two questions. thank you. After reviewing this week’s material, answer the following questions: 1. Briefly describe the “total strategy” that was implemented in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Why do you think the implementation of “total strategy” led to an intensified fight against apartheid? 2.…

Section I “President Woodrow Wilson led the United States to involvement in World War I through a combination of legalism (going by the “rules”), moralism (arguing that some actions were more “wrong” than others), and idealism (contending that war “should” not be fought just to defeat an enemy).” Questions: Describe Wilson’s (1) legalism, (2) moralism,…

MLA format words 500+ Use Times New Roman font, size 12, double-space and use 1 inch margins on all sides. Follow English grammar standards and rules, using use college-level language. 1) Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the development of workplace safety standards. 2) Who owns the past? Scrutinize the facts, persons, events, dates and significance…

How does the ability to determine the validity and credibility of a source (a key element of problem solving) help you in your everyday life? How might your ability to determine the validity and credibility of a source help you solve a problem in the workplace? (5-7 sentences)