History
JEFFERSONIAN WORLD’S VIEW
The context that had created and supported the Jeffersonian world view (that of the yeomanfarmer as the bedrock of American democracy and the American economy) disappeared by the mid-nineteenth century, prompted by a shift toward an economy based on commerce, manufacturing, and larger scale agricultural endeavors. What is your best explanation for why this change took place? What impact did this change have upon the ethics and civics of what it meant to be an American? Be sure to consider change over time and geographical differences in your analysis.
ELECTED OFFICIAL MOCK INTERVIEW
Elected Official Mock Interview- Select an elected state or federal official (legislator) and examine this legislator’s position on a current health care bill of yourchoice. Following the assignment guidelines below, develop an interview paper as if you were going to interview the legislator. Please note: A current health bill is a bill that is actively going through the legislative process and has not become law yet.
PARTY POLITICS
Choose whether you would like to run for the Texas House of Representatives OR the Texas State Senate. For all Assessments, the following general requirements hold:
Angry Men case
Angry Men case: AssignmentWatch 12 Angry Men. Before you do so:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=468&v=xDKUTCdts3E. Review the methods of influence presented in the text book and online lecture (Lesson 6) and look for specific examples of the influence techniques among the jurors. In addition, review the materials on conflict.
Shaping the Image of Black America
Shaping the Image of Black America- In your research of television programs from the 1950’s and 1960’s, you will also be required to write an essay about how African Americans were portrayed in shows that were broadcast during this era.