How successful were immigration schemes in the British, French and Spanish territories? After the emancipation of the slaves, it was very difficult for planters to obtain a successful labor force. There were not enough people to work on the plantations and also planters found it difficult to control their remaining labor. As a result planters […]

The anti-imperialistic sentiments of the American Revolutionary War started to become a distant memory. By the 1830’s the momentum to expand westward was in full swing. By 1836, Texans had won their independence from Mexico, and then became part of the United States. Americans continued their movement westward, coming into conflict with the Mexican government. […]

History of Slavery in the United States Slavery refers to the act of owning and controlling individuals as property, and forcing them to perform labor without compensation. It has been a widespread and oppressive practice for thousands of years, occurring in almost every corner of the world. However, the history of slavery in the United […]

Comprehensive Exam 2 U.S. History Since 1865.  The comprehensive exam question and guidelines for U.S. History since 1865 are located under Week 12 Lessons. The Drop Box to submit your exam is also located under Week 12 Lessons. Late exams will not be accepted.  The exam information is also posted below for your convenience. Historian Eric Foner has […]

Nineteenth Century Baptists 300 words per question List and describe the key differences between Northern and Southern Baptists that led to their eventual split. Describe the life, ministry and accomplishments of Luther Rice. Describe the Landmark Movement: who were the key leaders? What were the positive and negative impacts on the Baptist church? Describe the […]

TOPIC: HIST 240: History of Ethnic Groups in Ca SUBJECT: History TYPE: Critical Thinking / Review DESCRIPTION: A) Question/Prompt- Respond to one of the following: 1. Demonstrate your developing critical thinking skills by discussing oppressive systems, institutions and social behaviors in California History (Pre-European contact to the mid 1900s). Include a race, class and gender […]

Answer both parts of the question Part 1 (40%) (Maximum 750 words) Rebecca and her friends are animal rights’ activists and regularly demonstrate outside a laboratory that conducts experiments on animals. One day the staff working there feel threatened by the nature of Rebecca’s protest outside: she is shouting “Hell to those who engage in […]

How Successful was Reconstruction? Reconstruction was truly a critical time in U.S. history, but what really came out if it? Were the newly freed slaves’ new lives much better than under slavery? Were the federal government’s programs successful or failures? Consider the difficulties implicit within Reconstruction and the aftermath of a bloody Civil War. How […]

Homework help – Discussion essay on the idea of the reliable narrator Write a 500-750 word essay (research study bay writing) on one of the following topics. Aim for a 5-paragraph essay structure (introduction with thesis, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion). 1. Review Mary Rowlandson’s narrative as a faith narrative instead of a capture […]

Question description How did African Americans respond to the end of slavery and the realities of freedom? How did southern whites respond to the loss of their slaves and the slave-based economy?