development of western political thought.

should include a quotation and two interpretative paragraphs, the first of which should explain the meaning and importance of the quotations and the second of which should explain how the ideas illuminate our understandings of the author’s theorizing and the significance of these concepts for the development of western political thought. For example, discuss the … Read more

Intellectual Disability (ID

Intellectual Disability (ID) is one of several areas of disability under IDEA. Typically ID refers to individual students who possess cognitive abilities which are extremely below average (average IQ scores range from 90-110 and student with an ID have cognitive abilities below 70), and whose adaptive skills are at least 2 years below their same-age … Read more

Compare and contrast the causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.

Compare and contrast the causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.  Your answer must state your thesis and be supported with detailed information, including dates, specific examples, and material from your reading. Your conclusion should follow logically from the information you have presented.

The Growth of Industry

In the 1820s, Lowell, Massachusetts went from a farming community to a mill town. The associated changes affected the population, the land use, the economic base, social life, and the workplace.  How did the changes in Lowell, Massachusetts affect people’s lives?  Your assignment is to write a short essay on how the development of commerce … Read more

stages of critical thinking development.

Describe the first four stages of critical thinking development. Present an example from your own experience that illustrates one of the stages of development. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Beethoven; Art and Protest in the 1800s

“Beethoven; Art and Protest in the 1800s” Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Listen to one (1) composition (i.e., for a symphony) by Beethoven, a transitional figure between classical and romantic music. Identify the composition that you listened to, and determine … Read more

1945 Truman Proclamation concerning territorial ocean boundaries.

PART I: Short Answer   Comment on the 1945 Truman Proclamation concerning territorial ocean boundaries.   What was Truman’s claim?   How did this claim of U.S. jurisdiction over nearshore waters affect maritime boundaries throughout the world?   To what extent do current conflicts over water territoriality have their roots in Truman’s proclamation? Consider, for … Read more

Shooting in the Dark

Compose two short critical essays explaining and evaluating arguments by other authors. This assignment allows you to analyze an issue from a variety of perspectives and assess arguments for or against the issue. By focusing your attention on how the original authors use evidence and reasoning to construct and support their positions, you can recognize … Read more

Serving Mentally Ill Prison Populations

Deinstitutionalization has led to increased numbers of homeless and has had other unintended consequences. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, up to 40 percent of mentally ill people have become involved in the criminal justice system. In an effort to address the traditional lack of sufficient mental healthcare in jails and prisons, mental … Read more