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Compare and contrast the approaches of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese to studio filmmaking. In what ways did each director "revise" genres from the classical Hollywood era?
How did the advent of home video technologies change the American film industry? In what ways did the studios-who in 1976 regarded home video as a competitor-exploit these technologies to their adv
Create a PowerPoint of the important events of the Civil War. Your slides should included thorough explanations of the events/battles and at least 10 photographs or graphics that represent what you
Based on your reading of the textbook, describe one thing that most surprised you about the Middle Ages. Do you think there is anything that we as modern people could learn from medieval culture an
Identify at least two major historical turning points in the period under discussion.Analyze the impact of the two or more major historical turning points .selected on America's current societ
The early modern age was a period of great discovery and exploration. The frontiers of knowledge were being pushed out in many directions through the work of scientists and the colonizing of the New
This paper seeks to critically explore the Greek and Roman ancient civilizations by providing a thoughtful review of their social, cultural and political expressions.
Assess the criticisms made by Judge Posner of the idea of creating a national director of intelligence. Do you think these are valid criticisms?
Discuss why the early English attempts at colonization were such disasters. What went wrong at Roanoke and Jamestown? How responsible were the colonists for the failure? How did the Virginia Company
In a two-three page essay, discuss a current event article of your choice pertaining to any topic in this week's readings. Your task is to make connections between concepts presented in the text.
In this SAS Curriculum Pathways InterActivity, you will view four short videos and read and analyze six short primary-source documents to collect information which will allow you to take a position
The Christology Debate: What does it mean that Christ “emptied himself” in the incarnation? Did he lay aside certain attributes of deity in order to become human, or did he retain
Why did Hauser compare the scene he describes from 1932 with conditions in the years 1917 and 1918? How did the growing misery of many ordinary Germans promote the rise of extremist political partie
Why do people invent new technology? Have those reasons changed in the modern period?No words limits.
In this week's episode of The Ascent of Man, describes the two great books that Galileo wrote late in his life: The Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems.
A large, three-story building in the middle of downtown exploded following a fire. A pedestrian walking by smelled smoke, and by the time he called 911, the building had become fully engulfed in fla
Identify at least two major historical turning points in the period under discussion.Analyze the impact of the two or more major historical turning points selected on America's current society, econ
The Amendments from the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution. Address the following in 1,250-1,500 words: For each of the selected Amendments: Provide an overview of the main points of the Amendm
The presidential election of 1912 was the most Progressive in US history, with the two frontrunners, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, both espousing Progressive philosophies.
Describe how the countries are reacting to the situation, and elaborate on at least two different views of the situation.Is the current approach to the situation in the country more typical of an id
Explain the historical evolution of habeas corpus, including its English and American traditions. The explanation of its evolution within the American tradition should include the general meaning of
Do we today tend to place too much confidence in science? If so, why? What problems can this lead to in our society? In your answer, make sure you draw upon what the textbook says about the modern
What do you think? The question of what particular philosophy of government is best liberal or conservative has been an on-going debate in this country.
Define Reagan Presidential Doctrine and summarize the regional or global events during the Cold War leading up to the formation of the presidential doctrine.
Based on your reading of the textbook, explain how one could describe celebrities in the entertainment world today as “romantic heroes.” What is your personal view of this? Would you wa