Download Category: Humanities

Topic Reconstruction – The Second Civil War Instructions Watch Reconstruction: The Second Civil War and then answer the following questions below. What did the following individuals and factions want Reconstruction to accomplish? Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Radical Republicans Democrat Party/South Freed people What did freed people want out of Reconstruction? What kind of freedoms did … Read more

Topic Cincinnatus and Washington Instructions Read the story of Cincinnatus (Livy) and the article “George Washington-The American Cincinnatus” to answer the following questions. What was Cincinnatus doing when the emissaries from Rome came to him? What did they ask of him? What did Cincinnatus do after he defeated Rome’s enemies? What does this say about … Read more

Topic Independence Declaration Instructions Read the Declaration of Independence to answer the questions below. What do you think it means to say that truth is “self-evident?” What are men’s rights, and where do these rights come from? What is the purpose of government, and where does government get its power? If government becomes “destructive” of … Read more

Topic The American Revolution Instructions As you watch Liberty! The American Revolution, make a list of what you think the most important causes of the American Revolution was. Think about what Great Britain did wrong. Think about who the most important people were (both British and American). Answer preview One of the key causes of … Read more

Topic The Mexican War Instructions What were the causes of the Mexican War? Who in the country supported starting the war, and who opposed the war? Who were some of the most important American military leaders during the Mexican War? What impact did the Mexican War have on the issue of slavery in America? What … Read more

Topic The Case of Andrew Jackson Instructions After watching the video on Andrew Jackson, answer the following questions. What kind of person was Andrew Jackson? What were some of the highlights of Andrew Jackson’s life? What sort of policies did he pursue while he was president? What action did Jackson take during the Nullification Crisis … Read more

Topic The War that made America Instructions Watch The War That Made America, and then answer the questions below. What were the main causes of the French and Indian War? Who were the most important military figures during the war (from both sides)? What role did George Washington play in the war? What lessons did … Read more

Topic Homelessness Eradication Instructions “In January this year(2018), it was reported that homelessness increased again for the seventh year in a row. Identify what steps can be taken to reduce this disturbing trend and how successful do you think they might be?” Prepare a presentation based on this topic and cover the four areas: 1. … Read more

Topic Empathy Walk (The Case study of Carlos) Instructions Each student is expected to identify someone considered to be most different from them. This requires that you think critically about how you maybe similar and the dimensions of difference that exists between the student and the subject. Students are then expected to locate someone who … Read more