Federal laboratories, Universities, or Industrial Laboratories? Based on the course readings, which institutional setting contributed most significantly to the development of physics in the 20th century? Explain your rationale with examples. Additionally, did 20th century physicists have more significant achievements on earth or in space (including all institutional settings)? Explain why. Finally, which physicist made …
Ella was mandated to services at the Teens First agency, unlike her prior arrests when she was sent to detention. Ella denies any alcohol or drug use while living homeless. She reports the homeless encampment (where she wound up for a long stretch) had a group of teens that stuck together and were able to …
Discuss the legacies and consequences of Christopher Columbus’s excursion into the “New World”. How was his voyage in 1492 during the “Scientific Revolution” important to Europe and what opportunities or drawbacks did his presence represent during this period of world history? What groups were the most impacted and why?Describe the Spanish conquest into the “New …
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What was the impact of Martin Luther and John Calvin? How did the Reformation of Protestantism Challenge the Roman Catholic Church and the hierarchy of Europe’s elite? How did this impact the decisions by early puritans to venture out and away from the Anglican Church (which was viewed as still imitating Catholicism) to North America …
Life was harsh and volatile on early settlers who came to the early United States in the 17th Century and truthfully many perished and did not survive the early years. Discuss early life in specific regions of Colonial North America. In addition, how did Europeans and Indians view and interpret gender differences from one another? …
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Illustrate the major critical events that led to the American Revolution. What was the response by both sides to violence, attacks, and threats? What were the legacies and consequences of the “Radicals” such as the “Sons of Liberty”? What do you believe was the height of the colonial crisis and what ultimately ended it?
How did the French Revolution and the related conflict between France and Britain affect American politics in the 1790s? Describe Washington’s foreign policy toward France and Britain. Was he neutral in practice?
Consider why Native Americans staged the takeover at Alcatraz Island and if any gains were made. How has tribal gaming helped Native Americans and the government in states where the casinos exist? Since 2008 there has been a number of changes both throughout the world and within the United States, …
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1. Explain the causes and outcomes of the Glorious Revolution 2. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening 3. Describe the genesis, central ideas, and effects of the Enlightenment in British North America 4. Describe the consumer revolution and its effect on the life of the colonial gentry and other settlers 5. Describe …
Describe the rise and development of African American Studies. How did it emerge and why? How did it change colleges and universities throughout the United States? Why was it needed then and how is it still a crucial part of educational campuses today?
