Hammurabi was known for his “tough on crime” stance- a description that many politicians in America currently hope to achieve

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Hammurabi was known for his “tough on crime” stance- a description that many politicians in America currently hope to achieve.  For this discussion, choose one law from Hammurabi’s code and explain how it is similar to a law that is currently found in the law books in America (local, state or federal.) After briefly explaining the similarities between the ancient and current laws, answer these questions: What is your opinion on the efficacy of the current law? Is it appropriate to have a law similar to one from thousands of years ago? How would you replace this law?

The work shown is Guernica by Pablo Picasso. In the book Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics

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The work shown is Guernica by Pablo Picasso. In the book Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics, Picasso is quoted as making the following statement: “What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who has only eyes if he’s a painter…?

The Haitian Revolution. What is the historical significance of the Haitian Revolution?

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The Haitian Revolution. What is the historical significance of the Haitian Revolution? Does the Haitian Revolution embody the attainment of fundamental freedom and liberation? Should the Haitian Revolution be coined the ultimate revolutionary process?

Education was a major focus of change during the Meiji Restoration in Japan

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Education was a major focus of change during the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Review “The Rules of Good Citizenship in Meiji Japan” and consider what you’ve learned about the goals of education in China and the West as well. Describe how the goals of education in Japan, China, and the West were similar and different. How do you think they compare to Western education today? Are there aspects of Meiji-era Japanese education or Chinese education that you would like to see added to modern Western education?

How do dehumanized slaves create communities, generate civilizations, andreinvent themselves as augmented and reimagined actors of history?

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How do dehumanized slaves create communities, generate civilizations, andreinvent themselves as augmented and reimagined actors of history? Discuss the formative features of adaptive cultures and practices of resistance in the
context of cultural dislocation and social disarticulation

Describe the central characteristics of the Renaissance humanist movement

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Describe the central characteristics of the Renaissance humanist movement and show with specific examples how those features were represented in the art and intellectual culture of the time. Consider in particular how Renaissance artists and thinkers break away from medieval values and styles, and how they draw on ancient sources

The United States’ wars against the Native Americans in the west and southwest were designed to destroy their culture

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The United States’ wars against the Native Americans in the west and southwest were designed to destroy their culture and can be considered an American holocaust. Why did all this occur?

Describe how a historian might pursue the columbine shootings further, to provide an even fuller and more complex analysis

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Describe how a historian might pursue the columbine shootings further, to provide an even fuller and more complex analysis of your historical event.

What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup have on the Soviet economy?

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What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. military buildup have on the Soviet economy?

Discuss the impact of ecological and environmental factors on West African civilization

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Discuss the impact of ecological and environmental factors on West African civilization. How did they affect social development within the region? Which empires took advantage of ecological factors to expand their dominions, and which empires suffered disaster as a result of environmental factors? Can West African history be understood without treating the environment as a central shaper of events?