History

American History

Critique the following question about American self-identity: Is the concept of freedom still central to you as an aspect of your self-identity and to this nation’s identity?

The Mauryan Empire

The first major empire in the history of the Indian subcontinent was the Maurya Empire (322-184 BCE). Our sources for studying it are few in number or were written by outside observers. As such, historians have greatly benefited from the discovery and compilation of the rock and pillar edicts of the Maurya emperor Ashoka (ruled …

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American Insurrection

After watching American Insurrection, answer the following: At 14:00, the then leader of the Indiana Chapter of the Proud Boys, Brien James, notes by ” focusing on political enemies, as opposed to racial ones, he has gained more support.” He also noted that he and his group found a ” powerful new ally” in the …

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The character of the twenty-first century.

          What do you expect will be the character of the twenty-first century? Peaceful? War-prone? Orderly? Chaotic? Why do you have the expectations you do, and what clues from the unfolding of world events might tell you whether your guesses are correct?

American History

As the Vietnam War dragged on, more and more Americans turned against the conflict. How did the antiwar movement grow in influence and how was it reflective of a larger youth revolt, the so-called “counterculture” movement? Make sure you refer to the following readings for additional support: The Port Huron Statement (Reading 182), Paul Potter …

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