May 05, 2006
Map Locations for His 121 Final
Group A
Stalingrad
Kursk
Kiev
Pripet Marshes
Dnipr River
Volga River
Finland
Rumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Group B
East Germany
West Germany
East Berlin
West Berlin
Bosnia
Croatia
Serbia
Yugoslavia
Montenegro
Group C
Alsace-Lorraine
Schleswig-Holstein
Mons
Somme
Verdun
Ardennes Forest
Stalingrad
Leningrad
Nuremberg
Dresden
Group D
Hong Kong
Goa
Cape of Good Hope
Straits of Magellan
Australia
New Zealand
Vietnam
Azores
Singapore
Port Arthur
May 03, 2006
Essay Questions for His 290 Final
Essay Questions for History 290
1. What is the "Right Stuff" and what does Tom Wolfe think of it?
2. Should the first American missions into space have carried human beings? Explain.
3. Is Dava Sobel's portrait of the quest for longitude an accurate one?
5. Was Shackleton a success or failure? Explain.
6. Describe and analyze the evolution of exploration from James Cook to the present day.
Essay Questions for His 353 Final
Essay Questions for History 353 Final
1. What country was most responsible for the start of World War I?
2. What effect did the unification of Germany have on the Balance of Power?
3. Using Benedict Anderson's model of "imagined communities," choose a European country and analyze the bonds that held citizens of that country together in their imagined community.
4. Analyze the evolution of the Balance of Power over the century from 1815-1914.
5. Compare and contrast the position of the British working class in Britain's economy and society with the position of natives of British colonies in Britain's empire.
April 24, 2006
Paper Assignment 3 for History 121
Assignment Sheet for Paper 3
Due: Wednesday, May 10th at 5 pm
Format: Electronic (as with paper 2, you must give this to me in digital form)
Content: Go to the website: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbooknew.html and find a primary source to use. Research the historical background of that primary source, explain what’s going on at the time, and analyze the source itself. Why is somebody writing it? What is their point of view? What do they hope to gain from writing the document?
Form: 4-5 pages, citations and a bibliography with 5 sources (only two web sources).
April 21, 2006
April 12, 2006
Comments on History 290 Papers
1. Use past tense. USE PAST TENSE.
2. Don't use the "would" plus verb construction when the simple past tense would work. I.E.: "he would believe" as opposed to "he believed"
3. Avoid passive voice.
4. Keep sentences under control. A sentence is about a single thing.
5. Keep paragraphs under control. A paragraph is a collection of single things unified by a common idea.
6. Remember what your argument is.
7. Word processors can do lots of fiddly stuff for you. Let them.
8. Maps are Good Things.
9. Chronology is a powerful organizing device. Use it.
April 10, 2006
Brooke's Paper for Tuesday
The Transformation of Dr. Livingstone
Dr. David Livingstone is known for his many accomplishments as a missionary and explorer. Perhaps his most important geographical feat was that of being the first European to cross Africa, covering some three hundred thousand miles and charting a million square miles of unknown land. Among other accomplishments, he traced the Zambesi to its source and discovered Victoria Falls. As a humanitarian he tried to end the slave trade through Africa and spread Christianity. The role which seems to be first mentioned when talking of Livingstone is his attempts as a missionary. Second to that is his role as an explorer of the unknown lands. In reality, I would argue that Livingstone was much more of an explorer than a missionary. During his first of three long journeys to Africa-one that lasted for sixteen years--Livingstone underwent a slow transformation. He went to Africa with hopes of being a great missionary and saving poor souls. This was not to be and he ended the journey sullen and negative about Christianity in Africa. However, he gained an avid interest in lands never before seen by Europeans. His preaching of God's word was put on the backburner for maps and geographical discoveries. I believe that Livingstone was much more an explorer than a missionary.
Kristin's Paper for Tuesday
Marco Polo could have been the most famous person to travel the Silk Road. His name is renowned and known all over the world. His determination and influence were two of his strongest characteristics that make him so known and respected. People, however, frequently question what exactly motivated and inspired Marco Polo to set out on his exploration. His motives came from his past and the influences he had in his life before he set off to make one of history's greatest explorations.
Amanda's Paper for Tuesday
Borderlands theory is a theory that has been used to explain the history of areas like Mexico and Texas. There have been many studies done in that area based on this theory. The Schuylkill Valley presents itself as an eligible case-study for this theory. Using the Schuylkill Valley as a study the area is defined and then further explored in the areas of economics, religion, politics, and acculturation.
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