----Give Me Liberty & Voices of Freedom, Duck and Cover video, Nuclear History pdf, and Nightbreaker filmWhat were the main characteristics of the affluent society of the 1950s?How were the 1950s a period of consensus in both domestic politics and foreign affairs?What were the major thrusts of the civil rights movements in this period?What was the significance of the presidential election of 1960?Duck and Cover VideoWhat are your thoughts on the use of duck and cover as a means to protect from nuclear blasts?UN Nuclear Testing History (located in Content section of class under Chapter Notes)What did you learn about nuclear testing that you were not aware of before reading the printed information from the United Nations?Nightbreaker If you watched the film “Nightbreaker,” what are your thoughts on it? Discuss anything else you found interesting in the reading or film for this week.

Primary Source Assignment Access newspapers, images, lyrics, albums or any other primary source online, or an microform, or print form through University library or other library From the period 1400 - 1900 select THREE primary sources. Identify and discuss: 1) How the sources differ 2) Why the sources are significant3) How historian can use these sources to future our understanding of women in hip hop/rap traditions4) Why the historian should exercise caution in using these sources Important NOTE: The paper should be annotated with footnotes or endnotes, and bibliography. The footnotes or endnotes and bibliography should adhere to Chicago Tarabian Style Format.

I NEED THE TOPIC WITHIN THE FIRST DAY FOR APPROVAL!!!For your short paper assignment, read these instructions carefully. For additional details, consult the syllabus.Papers should be analytical in nature and not merely a narrative of events (e.g. Hannibal's conquest of Italy). You must confer with your instructor before you settle on a topic and begin your research. For each short paper, select A SPECIFIC TOPIC, more detailed than the suggestions provided below, to analyze the problem presented, marshal the evidence, and then present your own reasoned conclusions, which must be supported by the evidence and documented in the endnotes or footnotes.TOPICS MAYBE?The following topics are only suggestions; you may elect to pursue another topic. Your topic, even if one suggested below, must receive the instructor's approval before you proceed.Institution of slavery in the RepublicCauses of slave war(s)Role and influence of women in the RepublicFamous women in Republican history (Lucretia, Verginia,Tanaquil, Tarpeia, Sophonisba, Cornelia, Fulvia, Cleopatra, etc.)Cleopatra on film (fact and fiction)Sculpture (or architecture or coins) as political propagandaEconomy and finances of the Republic Taxation during the RepublicInstitution of citizenship in the RepublicPatronage and clientage in the RepublicRole of mercenaries in warfare during the RepublicSpecific aspects of the army, for example, warfare, defense of the frontiers, procedures for declaration of war. etc.Games and entertainment in the RepublicAssemblies and voting in the RepublicReligious practices and worship of Republican Rome, for example, individual cults, introduction and state control of a cult, magic, prophecy and divination, astrology, etc.Religious practices and worship of Republican Rome's neighbors: the Etruscans, the Celts or the CathaginiansHistoriography in the Roman Republic (the writing of history)Comparison of the characterization of one individual by two biographers, for example Julius Caesar by Plutarch and SuetoniusRise of demagoguery and its effect on the Roman RepublicTimekeeping and calendars in the RepublicEducation in the RepublicRhetoric and oratory in the RepublicPiracy and pirate wars in the RepublicJurisprudence and legal systems in the RepublicPoetry and propaganda in the age of AugustusRole of the Senate in the RepublicLaw enforcement in the RepublicPublic works in the RepublicStoicism, Neoplatonism and other philosophical schools and their influence on the RepublicImpact of Gaius Marius on the RepublicImpact of Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix on the RepublicThe view of the Senatorial oligarchy towards C. Iulius CaesarThe ambitions of Cleopatra and her impact on Rome's historyThe impact of the Roman Republic on Western constitutional thoughtThe impact of the Roman Republic on Western art and architectureGeorge Washington, The Cincinnatus of the WestThe Classical Revival Architecture of Thomas JeffersonRoman comedy as a source for Roman Republican history Representations of the Roman Republic in later literature and art "SourcesWhen researching and writing your paper, you should use at least one of each of the following types of sources: 1) a primary source; 2) a monograph; 3) an article from an academic journal; 4) a piece from a reputable internet site.Articles, and some books, can be accessed through the online databases available at the UMUC Library: Databases.With regard to websites, keep in mind that a website is not reliable simply because it exists on the Internet. If you are not certain about a web site, click on this link and read the Library's guide to evaluating web sites.Encyclopedias are useful consulting tools, but they should never form the basis of a research paper. Encyclopedias are guides, not major sources.FormatThe paper must be 6-8 double-spaced pages, excluding works cited. Pages should be numbered at the top right-hand corner. There are a variety of reference tools in the Library to assist you with your research. Your paper should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point type.Include endnotes or footnotes and a bibliography.Your paper should follow the Chicago style throughout. Instructions on the Chicago style can be found at style examples or in A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Please consult with your instructor if you wish to use a different professional format.ReferencesThe general rule to keep in mind is that you should avoid using a large number of endnotes/footnotes.Conversely, whenever you use an idea which is not yours and is not considered common knowledge you should add a footnote or endnote. (Common knowledge: a fact or argument mentioned in multiple sources.)Also, even if a fact or argument is common knowledge but you want to draw attention to a particular person’s use of it you should use an end note or footnote.