To what extent is it a reinvention of the traditional temple and its meanings and rituals?

The book The Temple of Memories describes the historical events leading to the Chinese Communist state’s destruction and reconstruction of the Confucius temple in the village of Dachuan. To what extent is the temple a faithful reproduction of the traditional temple and its meanings and rituals? To what extent is it a reinvention of the traditional temple and its meanings and rituals? What does this temple say about the broader issue of the role of “tradition” in the present day?

At what age are they ready to hear about the things that Columbus’ men did?

1) Zinn and Foner offer differing portrayals of the Columbus story and of colonization/imperialism in general. Discuss these portrayals, keeping in mind that Foner might be a bit more difficult to deal with because it is presented in a bit more subtle (but no less biased) manner, while Zinn is not keeping any secrets regarding the motives and actions of Columbus, his men and other Europeans.
The questions that historians, and with the Columbus issue, cultural activists and critics, have been considering include the following:

2) Simplistically put, Columbus–Hero or Villain?

3) Should we talk about Columbus to our children? If so, at what age are they ready to hear about the things that Columbus’ men did? Will telling children about Columbus encourage children to loose faith in their country?

4) What sources are the textbook authors using? Pay special attention to Zinn’s sources; they give his history a certain credibility on this topic.

Describe the difference in colonization and exploration by the Spanish and the English.

What were the conditions like in the New World before exploration? Describe the difference in colonization and exploration by the Spanish and the English.

Other than ceasefire, what do you feel is the most significant cultural result of the War of 1812 on today?

Other than ceasefire, what do you feel is the most significant cultural result of the War of 1812 on today? Why?

In early 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation why did Lincoln decide to issue the Proclamation at this particular time?

In early 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
• Why did Lincoln decide to issue the Proclamation at this particular time?
• What factors determined this decision?
• What did the President hope to gain?
• What were the limitations of the Proclamation, and what was its larger historical significance?

discuss why one of these countries is more economically developed than the other.

These scholars use a technological, political and economic lens to interpret globalization as an ongoing process impacting the world.
The major changes in technology, the political structure (colonialization/imperialism) and the prevailing economic system (capitalism) created these eras of globalization 1.0 (1492-1800); globalization 2.0 (1800-2000) and globalization 3.0 (2000-present day).First, identify and discuss the above political and economic processes that contributed to the current world system where core countries have the most advanced technology, high levels of productivity within diversified economics, dominate trade and enjoy high per capita incomes.

Secondly, compare one of the core countries to a periphery country (such as Bolivia, Rwanda, or Botswana, your choice).  Use the CIA Fact-book or United Nations data to access information on the following vital stats for comparison: economy (GDP per capita, percentages of citizens employed in major sectors of the economy primary, secondary, tertiary and major exports), life expectancy, education / health spending.  It would be easiest to do this part in a chart format.

Thirdly, discuss why one of these countries is more economically developed than the other.  Different countries have site locational benefits such as natural resources, favorable climate, soil, and situation benefits such as favorable location.  Discuss if there is an economic difference between the two countries and why there is such a disparity between the two countries. (levels of technology, political structure and the prevailing standard of living). By apply Friedman’s theory of a Flat World 3.0, do you believe the impact of technological globalization is a positive or negative force in the 21st century?  Why?

What impact do you think the editors of Life Magazine intended the article to have on its audience?

The assignment will be based on Document 24.5 in the Sources text. The Document is titled Life Magazine Exposes the Horrors of Germany′s Concentration Camps (Life Magazine, Atrocities (1945). The document is a photgraph. For additional context read chapter 24, especially the section on the Holocaust on pp. 696-698. The question is: What impact do you think the editors of Life Magazine intended the article to have on its audience? What perspective on the meaning of the war do you think they were trying to communicate?

After reading Jonathan Edwards’ Some Thoughts concerning the Present Revival of Religion Would you have been convinced of Edwards’ ideas and statements if you were alive during this time

• How did the English view the Natives they encountered? Briefly explain, based on course materials.
• After reading Jonathan Edwards’ Some Thoughts concerning the Present Revival of Religion (in For the Record, Chapter 3), if you were alive during this time,would you have been convinced of Edwards’ ideas and statements? Why or why not?
Assignment 1: Discussion—Communicating Negative Information
As you learned in the previous module, delivering bad news requires communicating honestly and directly, but also effectively. Communicating negative information or giving feedback to an employee is especially important for both the employee’s as well as the organization’s morale.
Review the following scenario:
Nancy Douglas is an assistant accountant for the hardware division of Crothwall and Associates—an IT company founded in 1997 and currently worth five billion dollars. The company conducts performance appraisals twice a year. Nancy has worked for the company for a year and a half and has received a B grade on her performance for both the appraisal cycles. After her second appraisal, Nancy had made a ten-thousand-dollar accounting mistake. Nancy takes an hour to commute to work and is a single parent. She has two children, ages three and six, and is on medication for insomnia.

Assume that you are an assistant HR manager at Crothwall and Associates. You need to inform Nancy that she has received a C grade on her performance after the third appraisal and this is her only opportunity to improve the quality of her work.
Based on your analysis of the scenario, the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, develop a scenario, including dialogue, for the conversation between you and Nancy in this situation. The scenario should be a properly worded communication and use communication etiquette effectively.
Be sure to give reasons for your assertions and support them with scholarly research.

Explain the meaning of “big stick” foreign policy.

1. Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Foreign Policy – Explain the meaning of “big stick” foreign policy.

2. Identify the key factors that led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany in April 1917.

Describe the European conquests of the Aztec and Incan empires. How do historians account for the success of the small European forces against these two large empires?

2. In the last third of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, European diplomacy revolved around the situation in the Low Countries. Why? What was the impact of the revolt of the Netherlands on the Low Countries, Spain, and England? How did the Dutch revolt affect European politics in general?
4. Describe the European conquests of the Aztec and Incan empires. How do historians account for the success of the small European forces against these two large empires?
5. The authors describe the Indian Ocean as the “locus” of world trade networks from the fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries. What products were transported on the Indian Ocean? Which societies demanded which products? Which societies produced which products?