1st assignment Thomas Nast was known as the "Father of the political cartoon." He impacted politics & government in the Gilded Age. After reading the text and the articles provided on the political cartoons, view the political cartoons slide presentation. Then answer the following questions: Identify how Nast was an influence for change as "Father of the political cartoon." Could any of the images be used today to criticize the current culture/economy/government? How do political cartoons or media impact politics today? Fully explain your answers and give specific examples when needed. You are welcome to share political cartoons in the discussion board.To receive full credit for this assignment your post must:Reply to the Starter Thread and address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriatelyIn your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for youReply to at least two of your classmates' posts and attempt to answer their question (100-word posts minimum)2nd assignment One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. Historians of the same time period vary their research in order for the larger picture of the past to be as accurate and complete as possible. In the interest of allowing you, as young historians, to follow your own interests, please select one of the following topics to address.Garfield's Assassination: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the assassination and medical treatment of President James Garfield. You might consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: What surprised you about Garfield's assassination? How did medical knowledge of the time impact Garfield's medical care? Should Guiteau have been charged with murder or attempted murder? Should he have been executed or was he criminally insane?Chinese Immigration and Legislation: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of Chinese immigration and anti-Chinese legislation. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: In what ways were Chinese immigrants different from other immigrant groups? What does the passage of local and federal laws tell us about the attitudes towards Chinese immigrants specifically? What is the significance of the United States vs Wong Kim Ark?This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative that you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed. Outside research is encouraged, but not required. 3rd assignment One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. Historians of the same time period vary their research in order for the larger picture of the past to be as accurate and complete as possible. In the interest of allowing you, as young historians, to follow your own interests, please select one of the following topics to address. Annexation of Hawaii: After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the annexation of Hawaii. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: What were the most persuasive arguments made for and against annexation? To what extent was the annexation of Hawaii a partisan issue? Why do you believe that Hawaii was ultimately annexed as part of the United States?After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Philippine-American War.Philippine-American War: You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: How do the primary sources from the war compare to later interpretations of the war? To what extent does the current political and social climate affect our understanding of the past? Which interpretation of the Philippine-American War is the most convincing to you and why?This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative that you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed. Outside research is encouraged, but not required.

Discussion 1: Policies and Social Problems Why is it important for social workers to understand policy? When you think of policies, you may tend to think of the federal policies that support services such as Medicare and state policies that support education and welfare services. However, sometimes the policies that have the greatest impact on clients are the policies of agencies and organizations. Note: An "agency or organizational policy" is a policy. For example, it might be part of a county welfare agency that requires an administrator at a juvenile correction facility to report any individual that is an illegal immigrant that comes to that facility. In this Discussion, you will identify a policy at an agency or organization with which you are familiar. It can be a public agency, a for-profit human service provider, or a not-for-profit community agency. Describe the organization, the policy, and the social problem it addresses. Post the policy at an agency or organization with which you are familiar. Describe the organization, the policy, and the social problem it addresses. ************************************************************************************* Small Group Discussion: Community Work and Collaborations Teamwork is essential to social work practice. Macro level change cannot occur unless many individuals come together and work across differences. Group work can also be frustrating when trying to coordinate schedules, interact with different personalities, and share an even distribution of work. Despite the challenges of working with others, social workers must develop skills to successfully communicate and work together to accomplish goals. To further develop these skills, this course provides the opportunity to work with a small group and create a wiki. Consider what makes a group work well and what can create discord. How do you make this group project a positive learning experience? For this week's small group discussion, you will reflect on the importance of collaborating with others to accomplish macro level change. You also reflect on strategies to create a positive learning environment while developing group skills. Post your responses to the following question presented for the Group Discussion: Describe your experience working in groups or as a team.Explain the importance of collaborating with different groups and building coalitions in order to advocate for community and policy change.Thinking about the wiki project you will do during this course:List one strength you will bring to your group.Describe a potential difficulty that may occur within the group and explain a strategy you will recommend to your group to address that difficulty.

Assignment InstructionsIT HAS to be 900 words need it fast  Answer the following question in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs, and you should write three to five pages to fully address the question. Jefferson and Grant must both take a spiritual, intellectual, and emotional journey to discover what role they are meant to play in life. Throughout their journeys, they are accompanied by communities, large and small, of people who either help or hinder them as they move toward their destination. What are these communities, and how does each help or hinder the two men? Your analysis should also explore how the communities represent this particular moment in American society—a society that is fractured by issues of race. Cite specific examples from the text in your response. Use the notes you take and the questions you answer in the Reading Guide and the Student Guide to help you formulate your response. You will hand in your completed response on the final day of this unit. Process You should always use a process for your writing that includes planning and drafting. To complete this assignment, you will do the following: Review the assignment instructions and grading criteria thoroughly. The writing assignment you complete in this unit will be graded against a rubric that assesses the essay in four categories. These categories address the content, coherence, and clarity of your essay. Read the rubric on the last page of this document. Keep the criteria listed on the rubric in mind as you complete the writing assignment. Remember to write in standard formal English and use the third person and the present tense. This essay is a literary analysis, and your ideas should be expressed objectively and be supported with evidence from the novel. Avoid sentences that begin with “I think” or “I feel.” Complete a plan for your essay. Begin drafting your paper, using your plan as a guide. Review and revise your first draft. You should have another person read your work and give you feedback as part of your revision process. Write the final draft of your project. Be sure to follow these requirements and recommendations when completing your draft: