History

   

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Using The Case for Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coats as a case study, identify at least ten concepts and/or ideas covered, regarding (1) the experiences of African Americans in the south, (2) how their lives were affected by Jim Crow, (3) what pushed and pulled them to leave the south and (4) what their lives were like in the north. Use only the resources provided.

 Give credit to the sources from which you get your information by using APA style in-text.

Here is an example of one of the connections you should look for:

In The Case for Reparations (Coats, 2014) we see examples of redlining which, according to Housing Segregation and Redlining in America: A Short History (2018), can be defined as (insert information and details from the source).  The impact of Clyde Ross living in a redlined community

discussion week 4

1. Find information online:  Maya Lin? Why is she so important to the APIDA/ASAM community?

2. Find information online: Who is Grace Lee Boggs? Why is she so important to the APIDA/ASAM community?

3. Find an activist or organization who are changing lives of Asian American Women. Please include link

History

 

The Color of Law

  1. What is de jure? What is de facto?
  2. For whom was public housing originally created?
  3. Speak about the current use of public housing in terms of de jure segregation vs de facto segregation.
  4. After WWII, what impact did the real estate industry (lobby) have on public housing? How has that impact affected the reputation of public housing and the demographics of its residents?
  5. Give at least three examples of instances in which the government racially segregated cities/communities that were not racially segregated prior to public housing being built.

Space Over Time

  1. How does Marcuse (1998) describe the difference between a ghetto and an enclave? Between segregation and congregation?
  2. Do you agree? Give examples of areas that might be categorized this way.
  3. Peter Marcuse (1998) describes clustering in two ways. What are they? How are they distinct?
  4. From your personal experience, do his categorization and description ring true?

HISTORY

 

How did the Congress of Vienna in 1815 contribute to the European nationalist movements of the 1840’s?

 MLA format, with in-text citations or footnotes. You also need a cover page and a reference page.  

MUSI 1306 Research Project

We live in a multicultural society, and we often think that this is a uniquely modern and American condition. Our study of history shows us that this is not the case. Still, it is helpful to consider the role of cross-cultural influences in our own society.

What constitutes influence, and how do we recognize it in music? 

What influences from other cultures, or ethnic groups do you see in music that you are familiar with (sacred or secular)? 

Do you view such influences as positive or negative? Why? 

Homework

 

Look up the myth or misconception below concerning the “Vanishing Indian” and explain in your speech why you think the myth rather than the reality has been immortalized in the American consciousness. (A great place to start: )

 (short description of the author’s book, The Vanishing American)

In your speech, demonstrate the breadth of knowledge you have gained from this course. Do not forget to use in text citations because you will be using multiple sources.