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Online Essay exam

Students: Below you will find the essay questions for mid term #1. PLEASE carefully and completely read my instructions, especially those regarding the specific prompts; Your failure to do so will lead to a decidedly unfavorable outcome…

You will take the mid term by accessing the exam under the “quizzes” icon. You will have only a single attempt to take the exam so do not log on until you are fully prepared. Once logged on you will have 80 minutes to complete the exam. When you log on to take the exam, you will be prompted to address ONE of the two essay questions randomly selected (there are no multiple choice / true-false questions). The essay exam is worth 100 pts. You must complete and submit your exam by 11:59 pm, April 20.

In preparing for your exam, it is essential that you complete the readings in Zinn and Divine through chpt. 5, up through the American War for Independence. It is IMPERATIVE that you carefully read each of my posted lectures as these provide both substantive material and an organizational / analytic framework essential to drafting a successful response to each essay. Each essay response should include a THESIS STATEMENT that is to be supported by SPECIFIC HISTORIC EXAMPLES in the body of your essay (your “argument.”) It is upon the strength of your argument and your use of historic examples in supporting that argument that you are evaluated. Your essay should include a concise conclusion.

You ARE NOT to use sources other than those provided for this course. The inclusion of outside sources will result in an “F” grade.

Carefully read each question I pose for your consideration. You must Directly and Fully address the question I ask (and not the question you choose to answer), otherwise you will receive only minimal credit for your submission. Note that question #1 has two distinct components you must address while #2 has three components you must address. To secure an “B” mark, you must demonstrate a basic command of the historical information, evidenced by your appropriate use of S

DISCUSSION

BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

BUS 475

WEEK 2 RESPOND TO A PEER:

Respond to at least one of your classmates. How do you think the chosen company your classmate selected acted responsibly or how could it improve its CSR?

How I define CSR the practice with a business to establish a commitment to build a better society outside of the business.
One company that has a strong corporate social responsibility is Dawn the dish detergent. They use the campaign Dawns Help Save Wildlife. The animals include otters, ducks, and birds, Dawn uses its sensitive yet powerful detergent to help clean the animals that have been affected by oil spills so that they can survive. This allows for our animals to remain safe and preserving their life. This makes my family support the company more because we know that Dawn truly cares about the environment by using their product to help preserve our animals.

WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

“Regulatory Agencies”  Please respond to the following:

    Describe an action a regulatory agency took against a business in the past 6 months. Post a link to your source. Do you agree or disagree with the action? Explain your reasoning and support it with the materials from this week.
    Respond to at least one of your fellow classmates. Do you agree with their position? State at least one reason why or why not. Describe the effect the regulatory agency they have referenced has on the business environment.

AMERICAN HISTORY AFTER 1865

HIS 105

WEEK 2 RESPOND TO A PEER:

Part 2: Respond to a Peer

Read a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

The development of monopolies instead of a competitive business market introduced new problems by the American Industrial Revolution by engaging in practices to ensure greater control of the market. Whatever it took is what they did.

One that stood out the most was John D. Rockefeller, an American business mogul ad philanthropist. He is considered one of the wealthiest Americans of all times, and the richest person in modern history. Rockefeller was smart because he knew how to create essential control of the products wholesale distribution and retail marketing. Because of his wealth he established outlets that were able to drive other competitors out of business making it able for him to set prices and demand of products in his market. This caused the great test for the government to put limits on business of how much control they would have.
Today I think Google is undoubtedly one of the largest monopolies in the world. The company controls several markets in the search and advertising. Google can be considered a monopoly because its profitability with more than 60% of its market share. Although Bing is its closest search competitor, they cannot compete because they dont have the user data Google has.
https://www.organicconsumers.org/news/google-one-largest-monopolies-world

WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

Part 1: Post a Response

Various reform groups with various causes developed in the US in the late 1800s and early 1900s; these are loosely called Progressives as they aimed to use government policies or science to improve and advance society. Also, this period was a time when the US started as a major player in international conflictsfirst in the Spanish American War and then in World War I. There were deep isolationist sentiments about such overseas entanglements, and President Wilson first has one position and then the other.
Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) one of the following two topics related to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

1.    In the Progressive Era (roughly 18901920), multiple groups advocated for reforms in various aspects of government, society, and the economy. Discuss here the muckrakers and Taylors scientific management.
o    Explain briefly the approach and aim of the muckrakers and that of F. W. Taylor.
o    Compare their approaches and describe your feelings about them, and relate some modern situation that reminds you of one of these approaches and reform causes.
o    Identify the source(s) where you read about the reform cause.

2.    From the text, Wilson did not maintain his own campaign slogan (He kept us out of war).
o    Explain with some specifics why Wilson became pro-war. Describe your own feelings on that issue when you look back at it, and whether he was right to change.
o    Briefly, identify a similar international consideration todayor of the last 20 years, and what lesson might be drawn from the example in Wilsons time.
o    Identify the source(s) where you read about Wilson.

Part 2: Respond to a Peer
Read a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

Reference Material
Week 4 Learn materials
Chapters 19 and 20

Hurricane Recovery Plan

Writing a disaster recovery plan for Apple  Company  and assuming the disaster is hurricane.
This disaster recovery plan should contain: Risk Mitigation Strategy, Employee contact information(Employee contact information, crisis management team, emergency response team).The basic disaster plan information is in the ‘Apple Project” document.  Using the ‘DR PLAN TEMplate’  as a template.

Disadvantages of excessive mobile phone usage on children

Write an annotated bibliography based on this research question: What are the disadvantages of excessive mobile phone usage on children? 7 different credible sources should be used. I prefer these sources come from the document I have provided below. However, if you cannot gain access to some, you can find another academic reference to use. A powerpoint presentation on how to create this bibliography is also provided.

Chapter one of the ADP proposal

Chapter one of the ADP proposal-Chapter 1 of the ADP Proposal
In this weeks discussion, choose Option A or Option B to make the best use of your time this week. For each option, your initial post is due on Day 5 to provide enough time for fully developing your attached document.

A: ADP Proposal Chapter 1 Annotated Outline

Create an initial post with two parts:

In the text of your post, briefly explain what you should include in Chapter 1 of your ADP proposal, and at what level of detail.
In an attachment to your post, place a draft annotated outline of Chapter 1 of your ADP proposal. Your annotated outline should present the headings and a brief description of what you will include under each heading.
B: Refine Your PJT

Create an initial post with two parts:

In the text of your post, state which sections of your PJT are still in need of approval. If you are not sure which sections need approval, check your Week 6 Assignment grading rubric to see which of the PJT sections did not receive a passing score. Then, review your instructors Week 6 Assignment feedback for that section or sections, and explain the improvements you will make this week to earn approval.
In an attachment to your post, append the new version of your PJT for instructor feedback.
Response Posts for Options A and B
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To receive full credit for the discussion, you must respond to A and B THOUROUGHLY for thIs  assignment, and you must reply to at least one classmates Option A posting.

Any topic (writer’s choice)

1. Please strictly follow the instruction of the paper I provided.

2. Article title should be selected from a list of instructions.

3. Please use at least 6 valid references to support the thesis, and list all sources at the end of the paper.

Discussion 9

In order to prepare for this discussion forum:

Review and identify relevant sections of Chapter 26 to support your discussion.
Read the essay DEBATING THE PAST: THE DECISION TO DROP THE ATOMIC BOMB.
In 2005 a group of historians held a mock trial-Hiroshima: Truman on Trial.
After you have completed your readings post your answers to only ONE of the following questions.
What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
What are the arguments that have been presented against using the atomic bomb? What is your response to these arguments? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
Review the trial and cast your verdict. How do you find President Truman? Guilty or Not Guilty?  Discuss why you reached that decision.

ASSIGNMENT

You previously completed this assignment for me. Could you please break it down to each of these area’s. I will be uploading the assignment and the template for the assignment.

ASSIGNMENT 1: THE WRITING GUIDE  (Prof. Stansbury; HIS105):

In your five paragraph essay using this Writing Guide, use the Schultz class text and at least two of the other sources provided for the topic you chose. Note, you need to include a list of Sources at the end (next page below); also you must cite each of those sources in the body of your paper with short in-text citations. Be sure to review the instruction sheet for Assignment 1.  Also, see the help sheet called Sources and Tips for Assignment 1.  That help sheet also explains about length and provides other tips. 
Introduction
In your introduction section, be concise but include the information listed by the two bullets below. Your introduction should be one paragraph in length:
    Identify the two different approaches that you will discussincluding people, organizations, and strategies.
    Describe what you will cover in the paper.

HISTORY AND ISSUES
In two paragraphs, describe briefly the development of each view or strategy, any key people or events, and any success either side had in seeing that view come to pass.

COMPARISON
In your comparison paragraph, evaluate what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of each view, and the impact of each in that period of history. Explain which approach you favor and why.

CONCLUSION
In your conclusion paragraph, identify similar issues or approaches that developed later, and any similar issues today.

Sources 
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Discussion 8

Discussion #8:  Where should we place the blame?
Where should we place the blame?  Economists believe the Great Depression was caused by the weaknesses in the 1920s economy, but the person whose name will be forever linked to the depression is President Herbert Hoover.  Personally blaming him for the crisis, Americans started to call the shantytowns set up by unemployed people “Hoovervilles.”
In order to prepare for this discussion forum: line-height:
Review and identify the relevant sections of Chapter 25 that address these topics and support your discussion.
Read the linked essay DEBATING THE PAST:  CAUSES OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION: Where Historians Disagree
Read America’s Great Depression:  www.amatecon.com/gd/gdcandc.html
Read Digital History: Sections Why it Happened to President Hoover  http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/teachers/lesson_plans/pdfs/unit9.pdf
After you have completed your readings post your response to only ONE of the following questions.
Hoover’s presidency will be forever shadowed by the Great Depression.  Is it fair to blame Hoover’s actions or inaction for the Great Depression?
Should we compare Presidents Hoover and President Roosevelt’s attempts to deal with the depression?

AMH Writing 3a

Additional Sources:
Debating the Past- Where Historians Disagree: Causes of the Great Depression 
WPA: The African-American Mosaic www.loc.gov/exhibits/african/afam012.html
The New Deal for African Americans http://www2.vcdh.virginia.edu/afam/reflector/historicald.html
The New Deal and the Negro: A look at Facts
Will the New Deal be a Square Deal for the Negro?
New Deal Network
Great Myths of the Great Depression
Women and the Great Depression
Eyewitness to History: The Great Depression
Library of Congress: Race Relations in the 1930s and 1940s
Utah’s Paiute Indians during the Great Depression
John Collier-Native Americans and the Great Depression
Onda Latina: Mexican Americans During the Great Depression-audio program
Digital History: Mexican Repatriation during the Great Depression

PREPARE AND SUBMIT:
Write a well-organized essay, a minimum of 700 words (but not limited to), including supporting details from the documents/textbook/other sources, in which you analyze and discuss the material that has been assigned by addressing the following question:
Analyze and discuss how women, blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans, were impacted by the Depression and New Deal. As part of your analysis and discussion, you must address the long-term legacies of the New Deal and major historical assessments that have been made of it, and if you agree or disagree with these assessments.