How did Luther’s stand at the Diet of Worms encourage political and social rebellion?Why did his individual struggle have such European wide ramifications?

History

in 100 words: why couldn’t Luther just go along with tradition and obey the church authority?

in 100 words: how did Luther’s stand at the Diet of Worms encourage political and social rebellion? Why did his individual struggle have such European wide ramifications?

in 100 words: why was Charles V’s control of such a large empire a mixed blessing?

in a 100 words: how did the printing press and visual culture help spread Protestant ideas?
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What did you learn about the field of education from this movie?What messages are explicit and what messages are implied?

Comparative Cultures

Watch the movie Freedom Writers (122:57 min.). Feel free to watch with classmates and chip in on the rental as needed (e.g., Amazon, Netflix, On-demand, Red Box, GSU or local library, etc.).

How are the characters (e.g. students, teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, etc.) portrayed? DO NOT ONLY FOCUS ON ONE OR TWO- Focus on as many characters as you can!

How is the setting depicted?

What dilemmas are faced?

What are the dominant voices in this clip? What voices are missing?

How does this movie compare to your own personal experiences?

What did you learn about the field of education from this movie?What messages are explicit and what messages are implied?

Write an essay that focuses on the turmoil and change in the 1960s.What are some longterm effects of these protests?

When Kennedy was inaugurated in 1961, he encouraged Americans to “ask what you can do for your country.” Despite the optimism that began the sixties, the decade took a very different turn as liberal and conservative America clashed over the direction of the country.Write an essay that focuses on the turmoil and change in the 1960s. Be sure to include a discussion of the various issues, the tactics, and eventual outcomes of the social movements.What are some longterm effects of these protests?

How did Carter implement his commitment to human rights and why did human rights give way to other priorities?

His inaugural address, Jimmy Carter stated, “Because we are free, we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere. Our moral sense dictates a clear-cut preference for those societies which share with us an abiding respect for individual human rights.” How did Carter implement his commitment to human rights and why did human rights give way to other priorities?

Examine the counter-culture movement of the sixties (CLO 1, 2, 4)2.

Music of the Sixties

Extra Credit Paper: Music of the SixtiesPurposeOver the course of the 1960s, American culture takes a drastic shift. At his inaugural address, JFK called on Americans to “ask what you can do for your country.” By the end of the sixties, the mood of the youth shifts dramatically. Vietnam, Civil Rights, and the deaths of numerous prominent American leaders seemed to sour young Americans causing them to do something that an entire generation had never done before – question the government and its elected leaders to the point of generational rebellion.The purpose of this lesson is to explore a type of primary source that is often overlooked – the music of the period. Music plays an important part in telling the story of the United States. Examining the music of the sixties will help you understand the turmoil of the time and the role it played in shaping our nation.You can earn up to 25 bonus points for this paper.Lesson Outcomes.Examine the counter-culture movement of the sixties (CLO 1, 2, 4)2.Interpret primary source music to understand the historical context of events (CLO 2, 4)3.Analyze the artist’s point of view and their intention (CLO 1, 2, 3, 4)

Analyze the impact of industrialization on the lives of workers and farmers. How did people organize to challenge the new industrial elite?

Write a well-developed essay on one of the questions below. Your essay should display a firm understanding of the major trends regarding the topic backed by appropriate specific examples (names of people, places, dates, and events). Since this is a “take home” assignment, you should also take time to correct spelling and grammatical errors. Your final essay should be well thought out and polished.

Analyze the impact of industrialization on the lives of workers and farmers. How did people organize to challenge the new industrial elite? To what degree were these efforts successful? What accounts for their victories and defeats? Address the major trends from 1865 to 1940.
Length: a minimum of 5 typed double-spaced pages in Times New Roman 12-point font with standard 1-inch margins. By 5 pages,mean 5 pages of actual writing. Your works cited page will be in addition to the length of the essay. Your essay should be left justified, with a ragged right margin. Use a one-half inch indent for the beginning of paragraphs and hanging bibliography indents. Number the pages in the upper right header. Center the title of your essay at the top of the first page.

What evidence is there to suggest that the twentieth century was a period of new intellectual and scientific advancement? Utilize the primary sources to support your assertions.

The early 20th Century and the “Age of Anxiety”

After watching the required material and reading the assigned documents consider the following:

Twentieth-century Europe has oft been characterized as a new Age of Anxiety, which signaled decline. What specific events took place that lead people to believe that Europe had finally “succumbed…to anxiety and anguish?”

Is the label “Age of Anxiety,” an appropriate characterization ? Why or why not? In what ways is Europe in a state of decline? What evidence is there to suggest that the twentieth century was a period of new intellectual and scientific advancement? Utilize the primary sources to support your assertions.

All discussions must be written in essay MLA format and should be at least 3-4 well-developed paragraphs in length (however, a minimum 500 words is needed to receive credit). Each student must first post his/her discussion, before peer posts become visible. Don’t forget to respond to 2 peer posts and complete follow-ups on your own post.

This is not a research assignment. The primary sources and introductory essays in the book should provide enough information to answer this question. The required videos may also provide some background/support but should not be the sole basis of the response provided. Students need to use their own critical thinking and analytical skills. Any information referenced must be cited in MLA format. Referencing outside research, however, is STRONGLY discouraged. Paraphrased, as well directly quoted material from the course text must be cited with in-text citation which includes the author and page number – Example: (Baumer, 19). Any other source that is paraphrased, referenced, or quoted must be cited with both an in-text and work cited MLA format citation. Discussion posts containing plagiarized content will receive a “0” and the student may be required to complete the CF Academic Integrity Seminar.