What makes something significant? What criteria are you using? Was this “thing” perceived as important at the time? What were the eventual ramifications of the “thing”?

Assignment Question Answering this question requires a thoughtful review of the people, places, events and movements that we have studied this term. There are no wrong answers. The right answer, however, is a well argued, thesis-driven essay. You do not need any outside sources. Once you have made your choice, your paper should be a … Read more

Describe the historical context within which the film heroine a.k.a.”S*hero”1 emerges. Explain the social ideas of the time and place in which the film is set.

OUTLINE Choose a film that exemplifies a strong female character. You must get the film approved by the instructor before beginning the assignment. I. Describe the historical context within which the film heroine a.k.a.”S*hero”1 emerges. Explain the social ideas of the time and place in which the film is set. II. Social Ideas Introduce the … Read more

Explain the main idea that the primary source communicates and the clues that it offers us about the historical context in which it was produced.

Explain the main idea that the primary source communicates and the clues that it offers us about the historical context in which it was produced. What do you think is an important limitation of the source? How does the history found in the source seem to connect to a broader idea, theme, debate, or issue … Read more