Parker reading, geography, politics, economics, institutions, culture, and the environment
How do geography (space), politics (power), economics (money), institutions, culture, and the environment play a role in the Parker reading?
History
American history
Discuss why you think historians settled upon this demarcation and why it persists to this day. What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emphasized or should emphasize?
American history
Discuss why you think historians settled upon this demarcation and why it persists to this day. What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emphasized or should emphasize?
The Significance and Persistence of the Cold War as a Demarcation in American History
Discuss why you think historians settled upon this demarcation and why it persists to this day. What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emphasized or should emphasize? How might these other turning points influence where new American history surveys begin and end?
Unraveling the Cold War: Factors and Key Events that Led to its End
What were the factors that led to the eventual end of the Cold War, and what were the key events that marked its conclusion?
The Significance of Informal Power: Influential Individuals and Groups in European History
How have people, individuals, or groups who have not had formal institutional power (i.e. because of their religion, gender, class, or economic or social status) shaped events in two major periods of European history (defined above)? How significant is their informal power?
Monitoring and Modeling Climate Change: A Path to Understanding and Preparing for the Future
How are scientists monitoring and modeling climate change, and what are the latest findings and projections for future climate scenarios?
Unveiling Overlooked Turning Points in American History and Their Impact on Historical Surveys
What are some other turning points in American history that historians have emphasized or should emphasize? How might these other turning points influence where new American history surveys begin and end?
The Promotion of Reform, Rebellion, or Both: A Comparative Analysis of Historical Movements
To what extent did each of these movements promote reform, rebellion, or both reform and rebellion? Be clear in the ways you define reform and rebellion, pointing out how your definitions might differ from that of other Americans.
Gender Relations in Ancient Greece: A Comparison of Practice and Prescription
Read first the background reading “Gender and Sexual Relations in Ancient Greece” which can be found at this link: https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rauhn/greek_gender.htm and the encyclopedia article “Women in Ancient Greece,” found here: https://www.ancient.eu/article/927/women-in-ancient-greece/ Then read the excerpts from Xenophon, “How to Train a Wife,” 4th century BCE, and respond to the prompt on the following slide …
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