History Journal
Humanities
In this first journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.
- For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 16-21 in the textbook.
- It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.
- You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the textbook.
- This activity will consist of 9 separate journal entries; you will have a total of 9 entries by the end of the course.
- Each separate entry should:
- contain a minimum of 120 words.
- consist of a summary, paraphrase, and synthesis of material you are reading/studying in this course.
- be written in your own words – do not quote the work of others verbatim.
- discuss the subject matter that you are studying – do not simply agree/disagree.
- Your study involves, first and foremost, learning the nation’s past; doing so requires a review of previously published studies, so you are encouraged to conduct research using outside resources, but be sure to draft your journal entries in your own words.
- Direct quotations should not be used; citations are not necessary.
- Do not copy/paste information from any source.
- No citations
9 Questions
- What is Social Darwinism and what is its historical importance?
- Who were the knights of labor and what did they achieve?
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What was the Immigration Restriction League? - Why was the 16th Amendment implemented?
- Cons of the Sedition Act?
- What was the Great Migration?
- Pros and cons of the Equal Rights Amendment?
- How did the Emergency Banking Act help the Great Depression?
- What are some of the effects of child labor during the Industrial Revolution?