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select a person whom you believe had significant influence (positive or negative) on a movement for social, economic, and/or political change in the 20th and 21st centuries. Explore and address the following in your project:

select a person whom you believe had significant influence (positive or negative) on a movement for social, economic, and/or political change in the 20th and 21st centuries. Explore and address the following in your project: · Summarize the person’s ideas. · How did the ideas or changes affect the establishment and status quo? · What […]

select a person whom you believe had significant influence (positive or negative) on a movement for social, economic, and/or political change in the 20th and 21st centuries. Explore and address the following in your project: Read More »

Princess Mononoke was, according to various sources, the film that made Miyazaki famous in the west, and led to the American release of some of his other films. However, Miyazaki has been in the business since the mid-1960s. Why do you think this was the film that was used as his ticket to the west, and what made it resonate? (I’m especially interested in hearing from the Miyazaki fans among us.)  Why this particular anime and not another?

1) Princess Mononoke was, according to various sources, the film that made Miyazaki famous in the west, and led to the American release of some of his other films. However, Miyazaki has been in the business since the mid-1960s. Why do you think this was the film that was used as his ticket to the west, and

Princess Mononoke was, according to various sources, the film that made Miyazaki famous in the west, and led to the American release of some of his other films. However, Miyazaki has been in the business since the mid-1960s. Why do you think this was the film that was used as his ticket to the west, and what made it resonate? (I’m especially interested in hearing from the Miyazaki fans among us.)  Why this particular anime and not another? Read More »

Describe why troubleshooting a lever-action or repeating firearm presents unique challenges that a bolt- or single-shot firearm does not possess.

For this discussion, you are going to compare and contrast the lever-action firearm with the bolt- and single-shot firearm. Please address the following:Describe why troubleshooting a lever-action or repeating firearm presents unique challenges that a bolt- or single-shot firearm does not possess.Min 250 Words

Describe why troubleshooting a lever-action or repeating firearm presents unique challenges that a bolt- or single-shot firearm does not possess. Read More »

Select any two bluing procedures (cold bluing, hot bluing, hot caustic bluing) and any two browning procedures or products (basic, Laurel Mountain, etc.).

Reflect: It may help to make a list of steps for each type of bluing, browning, and blackening of gunmetal.Respond: Select any two bluing procedures (cold bluing, hot bluing, hot caustic bluing) and any two browning procedures or products (basic, Laurel Mountain, etc.). Compare and contrast the two processes for each type of finish. Make

Select any two bluing procedures (cold bluing, hot bluing, hot caustic bluing) and any two browning procedures or products (basic, Laurel Mountain, etc.). Read More »

In your opinion, would you attempt to blue or brown a gun part for a customer using a spray-on method?

Use this week’s discussion board to explore alternate means of applying a classic finish to a firearm.While some modern gunsmiths believe spray-on finishes provide better protection to gunmetal than traditional conversion coatings, “classicists” argue that traditional finishes are aesthetically superior. Research several consumer reviews of a spray-on bluing or browning products and incorporate your findings

In your opinion, would you attempt to blue or brown a gun part for a customer using a spray-on method? Read More »

Make a pitch for the screenplay you’d like to sell.

Make a pitch for the screenplay you’d like to sell. Title2 other existing media products your screenplay mixes: “Like ‘GTA: Magic City’ meets ‘One Night in Miami.’” -or- “‘Alien’ meets ‘The Bachelor.’”Cast 2 possible actors for male lead, female lead, villain, comic relief.Give two possible settings: Time and place. “It’s Halloween at Midnight in a

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How does this film depict a specific event in Asian history or a historical figure?

The title of the film (with the year of release in parentheses)The category the film is listed underThe film’s country of origin (China, Japan, the USA, etc.)The country/countries the film is set inTime period the film takes place (specific dynasty or era, and/or century)You must also pick one of the following questions to answer (200

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According to David Kennedy, the war in the Pacific “was to an unusual degree a race war,” (illustrations, p 652 + 13, caption 2). Assess Kennedy’s statement, including in your discussion the role of race in the war at home and abroad.

Compose a thoughtful answer to the question. (I recommend you do this in a word processing program and then cut and paste your answer into the discussion forum).Begin with a clear thesis statement that directly answers the question and establishes a plausible line of argument to support this claim. (1pt)Next, develop TWO concrete examples drawn

According to David Kennedy, the war in the Pacific “was to an unusual degree a race war,” (illustrations, p 652 + 13, caption 2). Assess Kennedy’s statement, including in your discussion the role of race in the war at home and abroad. Read More »

How does the Aztec explanation of the Spanish conquest of Mexico reinforce yet differ from the Spaniards’ versions?

Discussion Prompts:After reading Chapter 6 and the material at the websites, and viewing the videos, please make a 250-word initial post that answers the following questions about the primary sources:Many of the accounts of the Aztecs that we have were not written by them. They were written by the Spanish who conquered the Aztec empire

How does the Aztec explanation of the Spanish conquest of Mexico reinforce yet differ from the Spaniards’ versions? Read More »

Compare and contrast the perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez.

The 1960s was a tumultuous era of change and reform with civil rights, economic exploitation and the role of religion being central issues. Compare and contrast the perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. You will compare the two sources based on three topics:How does each author challenge the status quo; what

Compare and contrast the perspectives of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. Read More »