American history

What civil rights organizations were crucial in embracing the new mood, imperatives, and cultural aesthetic of Black Power?

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It’s at times a more beautiful and terrible history, which reveals our national failures, shows us our limitations, and highlights perhaps our most inspiring mass movement that sought to bust up the legal, institutional, and cultural pillars of racial apartheid and Jim Crow. What were the goals of the movement? What major achievements could it … Read more

What were the profound dissimilarities between the two superpowers that served as the foundation of the cold conflict?

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The uneasy wartime alliance between the United States and the Soviet Union started to crumble before the surrender of Germany in 1945. The ideological differences as well as antithetical political philosophies of the two countries fueled a global race for power and influence, which Bernard Baruch famously dubbed the “Cold War. What were the profound … Read more

Write a paragraph for each term and tell me who, what, when, and where if relevant. Most importantly, you must explain why the term is significant in the context of this course.

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Write a paragraph for each term and tell me who, what, when, and where if relevant. Most importantly, you must explain why the term is significant in the context of this course. Containment George F. Kennan The Truman Doctrine Election of 1948 The Marshall Plan Berlin Blockade North Atlantic Treaty Senator Joseph McCarthy “White Flight” … Read more

Evaluate why the American Revolution was so significant during its time and how it influenced later transformative movements in America during 18th century and beyond.

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Evaluate why the American Revolution was so significant during its time and how it influenced later transformative movements in America during 18th century and beyond. What was the American Revolution? When did the American Revolution take place? Which countries were fighting each other and why? Which side won the final battle of the war? What … Read more

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, America seemed to be tearing itself apart at the seams.Name and briefly describe four causes or movements which contributed to this.

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, America seemed to be tearing itself apart at the seams.Name and briefly describe four causes or movements which contributed to this. Do you think the violence and unrest of the time could be justified in any of these causes?

Assess the impact of computer technology, globalization, and immigration on the United States

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Assess the impact of computer technology, globalization, and immigration on the United States Evaluate President Clinton’s responses to domestic and global issues Explain the impact of the 9/11 attacks on President Bush’s foreign policy and describe his compassionate conservatism at home Discuss the reasons for the election of Barack Obama as president and explain the … Read more

Analyze the events leading to the conclusion of the Cold War, and assess the effects of its cessation on the relationships between the United States and the rest of the world.

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Explain how President Nixon reduced Cold War tensions Evaluate President Carter’s foreign policy concerning human rights, the Soviet Union, and the Middle East Discuss Ronald Reagan’s role in ending the Cold War and fighting international terrorism Analyze the events leading to the conclusion of the Cold War, and assess the effects of its cessation on … Read more