The North American Slave Narratives

How does the writer of the slave narrative present himself/herself? How is it similar to or different from Uncle Tom’s Cabin or the other abolitionist works that we’ve read? this is the link for the north american slave narratives. Please use one of the...

How life change for the people of California under Mexican rule

How did life change for the people of California under Mexican rule? Were these changes positive, why or why not? Cite authoritative sources to support your judgement.What were some of the causes of the war between Mexico and the United States? Could these same causes...

U.S. Declares Shortage on Colorado River

A. Read: “In a First, U.S. Declares Shortage on Colorado River, Forcing Water Cuts by Henry Fountain (nonfiction article)Also, choose one of the two following fiction readings (short story/ chapter): Excerpt from The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi (fiction)Or...

American directors

Part 1: View a feature film made between 1940 – 1970 you have not seen before (or will see later in this class) by a great director. Many directors were active both before and after 1970 so make sure you see a pre-1970 FEATURE fiction film. Suggestion: American...