The Scientific Revolution changed the way the West understood the world around us, particularly in astronomy. Copernicus led to Galileo, and the heliocentric model replaced the geocentric solar system that for centuries was considered scientific fact. When it comes to science, how important was this development? And how important is …
The Renaissance fundamentally changed Europe in many ways. What do you believe the most important contribution of the Renaissance to Western society was?
The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, and the original goal of the North to preserve the Union was accomplished. The task that lay before Lincoln and Congress was to reintegrate the rebellious Southern states into the Union. For many white southerners “Reconstruction was a vicious and destructive experience – …
Identify and list some of the factors that contributed to the success of the Civil Rights movement. Choose one, and discuss its significance to the movement, and explain why you made this particular choice. “Ironically, the reaction of many southern whites to the civil rights activities may have actually served …
What advantages and disadvantages did the American rebels and British forces have to contend with during the American War for Independence?
Was it worthwhile for Americans to participate in Westward expansion during the mid- to late 1800s? Support your response with evidence from the time period. Introduction: Background and thesis (statement of what you are arguing/proving) Body Paragraph 1: First reason for worthwhileness with historical evidence Body Paragraph 2: Second reason for worthwhileness …
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The ‘Practice’ of creative work, is a multi-faceted and complex process that is influenced both by personal ideas/motives but also informed by cultural norms, institutional frameworks, and the histories and theories of art and design that one has been exposed to through education. Concepts of ‘self’, ‘other’, ‘artist’, and ‘maker’ change over time and …
Artist producing work at some point between the 1970s Read More »
The ‘Practice’ of creative work, is a multi-faceted and complex process that is influenced both by personal ideas/motives but also informed by cultural norms, institutional frameworks, and the histories and theories of art and design that one has been exposed to through education. Concepts of ‘self’, ‘other’, ‘artist’, and ‘maker’ change over time …
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Lecture: Compare and contrast the presidential terms of Sam Houston and Mirabeau B. Lamar. What were the major issues each president faced and how successful were they as president? What was their relationship like with each other and how did that spill over into Texas politics?
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Lecture: Juan Seguin wrote in 1858 that he was a “foreigner in my own country.” Explain what he meant by this and explore race relations between the Tejano Community and the Republic of Texas (1836-1845). How did it change or did it after the Texas Revolution?
