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Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s-Research the civil rights movement using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources. Respond to the following:

Assignment 1: Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s

The 1960s civil rights movement in America was significant and eventful. The era was marked by protests against the Vietnam War and the passing of the most comprehensive civil rights laws. The 1960s were the age of youth as 70 million children from the postwar baby boom became teenagers and young adults.
Research the civil rights movement using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources. Respond to the following:

  • The civil rights movement in the 1960s was volatile but fell apart in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Do you think the movement was a success? Why or why not?
  • Will there ever be another social movement in America of the same magnitude and impact as the civil rights movement of the 1960s? If no, why not? If yes, what societal dynamics would have to be in place for such a movement to occur?

Write your response to each question in 150–200 words.

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Jonestown tragedy: historical and cultural influences of the 1970s- While it is an extreme example, how is Peoples’ Temple part of the religious cultural trend of the 1970s and how does it compare to other religious movements of the time

write an essay  that analyzes the Jonestown tragedy according to the historical and cultural influences of the 1970s.
What is going on historically in the 1970s that creates so much social upheaval in America?  
Why are so many people in the 1970s hungry for new religious answers to their problems and how does Jim Jones offer them an answer?
How does Jones convince hundreds of people in the end to voluntarily commit suicide?
While it is an extreme example, how is Peoples’ Temple part of the religious cultural trend of the 1970s and how does it compare to other religious movements of the time?

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Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a pending case before the Supreme Court of the United States involving First Amendment rights of free speech and free exercise of religion in light of public accommodation laws—in particular, by refusing to provide creative services, such as a custom wedding cake for same-sex marriage ceremonies, on the basis of one's religious beliefs. The Court took oral arguments on December 5, 2017, with a decision likely to be made by the end of the court's October 2017 term at the end of June 2018-Identify the central argument each author is making.

Below you will find links to three articles that address Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a pending case before the Supreme Court of the United States involving First Amendment rights of free speech and free exercise of religion in light of public accommodation laws—in particular, by refusing to provide creative services, such as a custom wedding cake for same-sex marriage ceremonies, on the basis of one’s religious beliefs. The Court took oral arguments on December 5, 2017, with a decision likely to be made by the end of the court’s October 2017 term at the end of June 2018.
The articles offer three different analyses of the court case. The authors include:

  • Travis Weber, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Family Research Council (in support of the defendant)
  • Margaret M. Russell, a member of the Santa Clara University School of Law faculty and affiliated with its Center for Social Justice & Public Service (in support of the plaintiff)
  • Andrew Michael Sullivan, “an English-born American author, editor, and blogger. Sullivan is a conservative political commentator, a former editor of The New Republic, and a pioneer of the political blog, starting his in 2000. Sullivan’sconservatism is rooted in his Roman Catholic background. He has lived in theUnited States since 1984 and currently resides in Washington, D.C., andProvincetown, Massachusetts. He is openly gay and a practicing Roman Catholic.” (a somewhere inbetween point-of-view)

Read the articles.

Essay 1 Prompt – Format
Create a five-paragraph compare/contrast essay reflecting your analysis of the articles.

  • Use the document titled WRITING A COMPARE/CONTRAST ESSAY at ESSAY RESOURCES to help you organize your essay.
  • A five-paragraph essay consists of:
    • an introductory paragraph
      three evidentiary body paragraphs
    • a conclusion
  • Your body paragraphs should clearly identify what you believe to be each author’s central argument.
  • Your conclusion should summarize and communicate in third person your own thoughts about the case.
  • Your essay should be formatted in accordance with MLA style standards (e.g., spacing, header on first page, page numbers in upper right corner).
  • Basic information about writing essays may be found at Purdue Online Writing Lab/Expository Essays.

1. http://www.frc.org/op-eds/lgbt-advocates-seek-to-scuttle-a-vital-constitutional-right
2.  http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20171130/point-its-not-about-baking-cake-its-about-serving-public
3. http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/12/andrew-sullivan-let-him-have-his-cake.html

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Policemen of the WorldThesis and Outline-State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

Assignment 2.1: Policemen of the WorldThesis and Outline
Due Week 7 and worth 70 points
By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as “policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources, research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

  • The U.S. used military action abroad.
  • Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
  • Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

Part 1

  1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
    1. State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Part 2
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

  1. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
    1. Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
    2. List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
    3. List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
    4. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
    5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
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Industrialization After the Civil War-United States industrialization improving and creating problems for American society: Discuss three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920

Assignment 1.2: Industrialization After the Civil War Final Paper
Due Week 5 and worth 120 points
After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.
You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three main points relevant to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail.
Prompt: Discuss three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples for each group describing how the group was affected.
Key Themes:

  • United States industrialization improving and creating problems for American society
  • Society, the economy, and politics
  • Issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, and child labor
  • How industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period
  • Events that took place after the Civil War

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

  1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.
  2. Discuss three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920.  In your response, consider society, the economy, and politics.
  3. Identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)
  4. Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period. Use specific examples and details.
  5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritage of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and segregation have shaped America’s history.
  • Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.
  • Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
  • Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric.

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Survey of the U.S. History (HIST101)-Assignment

hist101–final paper—5 pages

Survey of U.S. History (HIST101)

Written Assignment Guidelines

Guidelines – Remember :
· You are writing about the past, use the proper tense
· Do not, as modeled by CNN and other media, use the present tense to write about the past
· Do not use contractions: Can’t for can not, won’t for will not, etc.
· Do not write in the first person (“I will write about…”; “We now believe…”)
· Do not hedge, i.e. “It seems that…” or “It appears that…” Be resolute, take a firm stand and support it with facts and details
· All essays will have an Introduction, Body and Conclusion
· Use the formula:
· Tell what you are going tell
· Tell
· Tell what you told
IMPORTANT: Size does not equate with importance. Do not write: “One big thing about the Renaissance was the development of Humanism.” Big does not mean important. Use an accurate word to describe what you are writing. For example:
“One of the major developments of the Renaissance was Humanism.”
“One important development of the Renaissance was Humanism.”
“One central development of the Renaissance was Humanism.”
Do not use big, huge, giant, colossal
Instead write: important, central, or major
Grading parameters:
You will lose points for not complying with any of these (above or below) guidelines. You will be graded on:
· The accuracy of your facts
· Your analysis
· Grammar and spelling
· Adherence to assignment instructions
· Length of submission
· Adherence to the standards of formatting
· Normal font size is 12 pt.
· Normal parameters for margins are the standard margins
· Standard fonts are to used: Palatino, New Times Roman are most preferred
· Do not use boldface anywhere except the title page
Other considerations:
· You must submit by uploading your work through the link(s) provided by your instructor.
· All papers must be double-spaced (for face-to-face sections – no handwritten submissions)
· Each submission must have a title page that includes
· Assignment title
· Your name
· Your section number (for face-to-face sections add – day and time)
· Date of the submission
· Begin your essay at the top of the first page
· Do not use paragraph headings or number to denote subject changes
· Do not skip lines between paragraphs, that is, do not put 4 lines between paragraphs instead of the standard double-spacing
Final Word
This is a formal academic essay. Write it as such. This is not your typical conversation style English class essay from high school or some social media activity. Everything you set down in writing you must be able to prove. Be specific when describing events or developments. Use all the details that can possibly be included to more accurately describe what you are discussing in your essay.
· The Instructor reserves the right to make changes to these parameters if necessary
· The Instructor reserves the right to use the resources of the College to check student work for plagiarism
· Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must ensure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana contain nothing unlawful, unethical or libelous, and do not constitute and violations of any right of privacy

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Civil Rights and Civil Liberties -Discuss in detail how both have changed over time and elaborate while discussing the role the Supreme Court has played in these developments over history

What is the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights?
Discuss in detail how both have changed over time.
Specifically, discuss the role the Supreme Court has played in these developments over history.
Part B

 If a journal is peer-reviewed, does that mean anything within the journal is credible for your writing and research? Why or why not?
How do you know if a journal is peer-reviewed?
What does it mean to critically analyze an article?
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Policemen of the World ~ Thesis and Outline:Introduction and thesis statement on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. 

Policemen of the World ~ Thesis and Outline

Title: Policemen of the World ~ Thesis and Outline
Introduction and thesis statement on the significance of the current role of the US military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. 
YOU FILL IN THE HIGHLIGHTED PARTS (BUT DON’T LEAVE THE HIGHLIGHTING, PLEASE).
“Title”
I. Introduction and Thesis Statement (Introduction is optional for the Week 7 Assignment)
II. International events involving the US military
A. International Event Involving the US Military (2012-2018) # 1:
1. Name and date international event # 1
2. Name of the post-Civil War foreign policy that event # 1 can be traced back to.
B. International Event Involving the US Military (2012-2018) # 2:
1. Name and date the event # 2.
2. Name of the post-Civil War foreign policy that event # 2 can be traced back to.
III. Aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US rise as a world super power policeman
A. Aspect of US History # 1 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
B. Aspect of US History # 2 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
C. Aspect of US History # 3 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
IV. International incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role AND the driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.).
A. America as World Police: International Incident # 1 (1945-2018)
1. Name and date of international incident # 1
2. Name of driving force that fueled the international policy decisions related to international incident # 1
B. America as World Police: International Incident # 2 (1945-2018)
1. Name and date of international incident # 2
2. Name of driving force that fueled the international policy decisions related to international incident # 2
C. America as World Police: International Incident # 3 (1945-2018)
1. Name and date of international incident # 3
2. Name of driving force that fueled the international policy decisions related to international incident # 3
V. Conclusion
VI. References (3-5 in APA format)

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Title: Policemen of the World ~ Thesis and Outline
Introduction and thesis statement on the significance of the current role of the US
military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have
researched.
YOU FILL IN THE HIGHLIGHTED PARTS (BUT DON’T LEAVE THE HIGHLIGHTING, PLEASE).
“Title”
I. Introduction and Thesis Statement (Introduction is optional for the Week 7 Assignment)
II. International events involving the US military
A. International Event Involving the US Military (2012-2018) # 1:
1. Name and date international event # 1
2. Name of the post-Civil War foreign policy that event # 1 can be traced back to.
B. International Event Involving the US Military (2012-2018) # 2:
1. Name and date the event # 2.
2. Name of the post-Civil War foreign policy that event # 2 can be traced back to.
III. Aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US rise as a world super power policeman
A. Aspect of US History # 1 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
B. Aspect of US History # 2 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
C. Aspect of US History # 3 that has led to the US rise as world police (1865-2018)
IV. International incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role AND the
driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents (Consider
treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.).
A. America as World Police: International Incident # 1 (1945-2018)
1. Name and date of international incident # 1
2. Name of driving force that fueled the international policy decisions related to
international incident # 1
B. America as World Police: International Incident # 2 (1945-2018)
1. Name and date of international incident # 2
2. Name of driving force that fueled the international policy decisions related to
international incident # 2
C. America as World Police: International Incident # 3 (1945-2018)
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The Rise and Fall of Southern Republican Parties, 1867-1877

From the suggested research topics, I want to write about
“The Rise and Fall of Southern Republican Parties, 1867-1877”.
 
Overview of the assignment: