What was the role of the colonies in the British mercantilist system?Define the Navigation Acts and their long term impact on the Atlantic Triangle Trade.

American History

1. Explain why there were no major witchcraft scares in the Chesapeake colonies and no uprising like Bacon’s Rebellion in New England. Consider the possible social, economic, and religious causes of both phenomena.
2. What factors made Native American peoples in the Americas vulnerable to conquest by European
adventurers? Give at least three examples of how different Europeans interacted with Indians during the Colonial Era.
3. What was the role of the colonies in the British mercantilist system?Define the Navigation Acts and their long term impact on the Atlantic Triangle Trade.
4. How did the Great War for Empire begin?How did its outcome change the relationship between England and its American colonies?

Critically examine its impact on the economic development of the Southern Africa region.

Development in South Africa

The discovery of minerals in the late nineteenth century i.e. diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1886, dramatically changed the economic and political structure of southern Africa.

Critically examine its impact on the economic development of the Southern Africa region.

It is recommended that students begin considering what they are going to write for this essay as soon as possible, as at least five solid sources

Academic articles or books

In addition to the prescribed readings will be required.

The essay writing and plagiarism rules, with which students will be familiar from the first year, will, of course, be in place in this course. If students are not familiar with these rules it is incumbent upon them to gain their familiarity. The assessment (for the essay) will be based on the following criteria:
· The clarity with which the essay topic is specified, as well as any limitations, qualifications and focus.
· The structure and organization of the essay.
· The sophistication of the argument.
· The effectiveness to which use of data and other information is marshaled and used.
· Elegance and presentational aspects.
· The extent to which use is made of the relevant literature.
· The completeness and consistency of text referencing and bibliography.

Note: Any evidence of plagiarism or unacknowledged use of material, data, and ideas will be severely penalized according to School and University rules

Why was Egyptian religion a focal point in the evolution Egyptian civilization?How important was it to practice the active religion during the evolution of Egyptian civilization? 6000 BC – 3000 BC

Egyptian religions influence on the evolution of its civilization.

Write a formal 2500-3000-word analytical essay that presents a clear argument that may be supported by secondary and primary sources.

Why was Egyptian religion a focal point in the evolution Egyptian civilization?How important was it to practice the active religion during the evolution of Egyptian civilization? 6000 BC – 3000 BC

Explain how and why civil liberties are positively and negatively affected by the selected topic.

Federalism and Free Speech

Utilize the feedback from your Week 2 and 3 Assignments to create a more thorough outline to form your Final Research Paper. The paper must include five main sections:

Introductory paragraph that provides a brief background regarding the topic
In-depth discussion of the implications for federalism related to the topic.

Explain how and why federalism has a positive and negative impact on the selected topic.

Provide one real-world positive example.
Provide one real-world negative example.

Utilize the Constitution, established case law, and scholarly sources to support your explanation.

In-depth discussion of the implications for civil rights related to the topic.

Explain how and why civil rights are positively and negatively affected by the selected topic.

Provide one real-world positive example.
Provide one real-world negative example.

Utilize the Constitution, established case law, and scholarly sources to support your explanation.
In-depth discussion of the implications for civil liberties related to the topic.

Explain how and why civil liberties are positively and negatively affected by the selected topic.

Provide one real-world positive example.
Provide one real-world negative example.

Utilize the Constitution, established case law, and scholarly sources to support your explanation.
Concluding paragraph that summarizes the main findings and restates the thesis.

Describe an ethical situation, issue, or problem presented in the document and explain how the author proposes to resolve that situation, issue, or problem.

The house divided speech (1858) Abraham Lincoln

Needs to have 2 books

Who wrote the document? Who is the intended audience of the document?

What is the author attempting to illustrate or do with the document? Why was the document written?

What can be learned about the culture that produced this document? What can be learned about the
mentality of the author?

At the time the document was written, there were different cultural groups in America other than the one represented by the author of the document; identify one or more of these cultural groups and explain how they might react differently to this document.

Describe an ethical situation, issue, or problem presented in the document and explain how the author
proposes to resolve that situation, issue, or problem.

What do you think about the importance of this document to American history? Do you agree or
disagree with the author? Explain.

Summarize the Iconoclast Controversy.Explain the religious significance of it and how it contributes to the differences between eastern and western Christianity.
History of Western Civilization I

Part I: Identifications
Define five (5) of the following ten (10) terms. When defining the term, you need to explain who
or what the term referred to, when and where the term occurred, and the terms historical
significance or lasting impact. (60 points)
1. Justinian
2. Duke of Normandy
3. The First Crusade
4. Magna Carta
5. Fourth Lateran Council
6. Henry II
7. Pope Innocent III
8. Charlemagne
9. Investiture Conflict
10. Philip II, aka Philip Augustus

Part II: Short Essay Questions
Answer one (1) of the following essay questions. Make sure to sue historical examples in your
short essay responses. (40 points)
1. What were the different motivations of Pope Urban II and Emperor Alexius as they relate
to the First Crusade? Which of them do you believe was more successful in achieving his
objective?
2. How did Philip II expand the territory of France? What techniques did he use to govern
and how effective were these techniques?
3. Summarize the Iconoclast Controversy.Explain the religious significance of it and how it
contributes to the differences between eastern and western Christianity.