Your task is to watch the film and evaluate the decision of Seguin to join the revolution in order to fight for an independent Texas. He is arguably one of the most tragic figures in Texas History as he remarked later “A native of San Antonio de Bexar, I find myself now persecuted . . . a stranger in my own land . . . the land I sought to defend . . .” You may take any position as long as you support your argument. Few students in Texas enter a history classroom without a preconceived view of the Alamo and the struggle for Independence. The Seguin family was a prominent Tejano family at the time of the revolution and had long promoted regional interests with Mexico City. At the outbreak of fighting, Juan Seguin was mayor of San Antonio and a large landowner. Nevertheless, following the beginning of legal American immigration in 1822 to Texas under the direction of Stephen F. Austin and others, the native Tejano population increasingly became outnumbered by newcomers. For example, on the eve of fighting the Tejano population numbered about 5000 compared to 30,000 recent Anglo arrivals. Of the 187 Alamo defenders, 2/3 had been in Texas less than six months and even fewer than at least a decade. To complicate matters, most Tejanos found themselves caught between two cultural identities and their loyalty questioned. While the film portrays the wealthy Seguin as representative of most Tejanos, in reality most non-Anglos sided with Mexico or simply took no part.Consider the position of Seguin and that of other men of privilege. Why did they support Federalist policies over Centralist ones? Did Seguin have valid reasons to fight for independence? What forces shaped his political views? Mexico, like the United States, was also a republic with its own partisan legislature which could block needed reforms, or create political gridlock. Often times these “reforms” threatened economic position and political influence. For example, the population of Coahuila vastly outnumbered Texas and diminished the influence of Anglos as part of Tejas y Coahuila. When confronted with entrenched opposition whose cause you deem counter to political interest, what measures justify bold action? The Law of 1830, a major factor in creating the political unrest that led to revolution, initially abolished the legal status of slavery which the Spanish and later Mexican governments had earlier allowed. Did an ever expanding cotton economy and slavery play a part in rebellion? What were Seguin’s views on slavery? Explore his relationship with Anglo men of prominence and privilege.

As Hite and Seitz (2016) discuss in Chapter 9: Alternative Futures, developed and developing countries that have access to the planet’s resources (because they can buy those resources from others or because those resources exist in abundance in that country) continue to grow at a fast pace, placing a tremendous strain on the availability of nonrenewable resources.Briefly, what non-renewable natural resources are most at risk of depletion?Discuss some sustainable development models that have broad applicability to the needs and consumption demands of both developing and developed countries.Be sure to inform your response with facts from sources. Use our ebook/textbook each week and at least one scholarly outside source. You must cite sources in-text and give a full citation at the end of your response.

Post #1A After reading one of the two selections listed below, answer the following questions. (minimum 250 words)What is the central point (thesis) of the piece?Does the author provide evidence for his opinion? If so, cite an areas where evidence is used to support the main argument.Is the counterargument presented? Cite an area where the opposing view is addressed.Readings: 1. Alina Tugend's "Multitasking Can Make You Lose...Um...Focus" pages 779 - 783 2, Sarah Dzubay's "An Outbreak of the Irrational" pages 808- 813 Alternative Math | Short Film User: n/a - Added: 9/19/17 YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh3Yz3PiXZw Post #1B After watching the video, “Alternative Math” answer the following questions: What is the writer/director’s goal in making this film? What is the tone of the piece? Who do think is the intended audience? Describe your reaction to the piece. Not whether you liked it or not, but whether you agree or disagree with the premise. Does it have any relationship to current affairs? If so how? How do you know if a source is reliable?PART 2Respond the prompt below in no less than two paragraphs (250 words). In the first paragraph, describe the situation. In the second paragraph, tell the reader why or why not your efforts to convince were successful.1. Write about a time when you tried to convince someone to do something. What reasons and/or evidence did you offer? Were you successful in your argument? Why or why not? The position you were trying to promote can be something simple like where to go to dinner or more complex like purchasing a carPART 3 Week Three Persuasive Essay Worksheet.docx Week Three Persuasive Essay Worksheet.docx - Alternative Formats (24.729 KB) This week you will prepare for the Final Persuasive Essay by completing a Writing Plan. The Writing Plan will help you identify the main elements necessary to compose an effective essay. Attached below is a Worksheet, which you will download, complete and submit for a grade. Following are the directions for the essay that is due in Week Four. You will need to select a topic, find relevant sources from the Library and then complete the worksheet.Persuasive Essay (Due Week Four) The persuasive essay requires you to argue a position on a debatable topic. You will support your position by conducting research, evaluating evidence, and presenting it in a well-organized essay. This assignment is based on research. It is not simply a preference or an expression of your opinion. The goal is to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view by using reliable sources, statistics and facts, logic, examples, and expert opinions. The essay should address an opposing view, and respectfully state why your position is stronger. The final essay should include a thesis statement, clear position on chosen topic, acknowledgement of the opposing view, clear purpose and direction, and effective conclusion. Revised essay should be error free and consistent in tone, point of view and verb tense. Three reliable sources are required to support your position. Reliable sources include Keiser Library, Google scholar, and others approved by your instructor. *See Revision Worksheet and Rubric for guidance and assessment of your work.Choose one of the following Writing Suggestions or you may choose a topic relevant to your career or studies. The topic must be debatable (have two opposing sides), research based (use facts, not personal opinion) and relevant to your career. See page 171 for further guidance. IMMIGRATION: Should the U.S. offer a path to citizenship/legal residency for illegal immigrants? MINIMUM WAGE: Should the minimum wage be raised from its current $7.25 per hour? ENVIRONMENT: Should the US support initiatives that restrict carbon emissions (or carbon pollution)? REQUIREMENTS: 1000 words minimum Must include three sources with in-text citations Microsoft Word document APA Format with title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page Submission to OWL is recommended