History Module 8 Short Responses

Module 8 Short Responses – Question 1 Consider the following statement: The support of non-Native Alaskans was an important factor leading to the settlement of Alaska Native land claims. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences. Yes; the support of non-Native Alaskans in government and other influential positions, such as Secretary of the Interior, who had previously served as Governor of Alaska, pushed for a settlement more favorable to Natives than previously seen in the U.S. In addition, public understanding of events that took place in Georgia led to an empathetic public putting pressure on the government to act more justly in this scenario. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 2 Consider the following statement: ANCSA was a fair settlement for Alaska Natives. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences. Yes, since Alaskan Natives were given the land they had historically used, as part of a total 44 million acres, as well as nearly $1 billion, it does not appear from the evidence in this learning block that the agreement was unfair in any way. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 3 Consider the following statement: ANCSA led to economic benefits for white Alaskans as well as for Natives. Is this conclusion consistent with the evidence presented in this learning block? Answer Yes or No, and then explain your choice in one or two sentences. Yes, because today, all Alaskan residents qualify for money from the Alaska Permanent Fund, contributing 25% of all oil-land profits to anyone living in Alaska, not only Native Alaskans. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 4 For an American Literature course: What skills from this course would you use to develop a brief essay on the significance of Walt Whitman's "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," a poem written in the summer of 1865? I would begin by developing my thesis statement to outline the position of my essay. Next, I would use evidence from the poem, as well as possible research into Walt Whitman's life during that time, based on primary and secondary resources, to form my arguments with cited references. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 5 For a Sociology course: What skills from this course would you use to produce an annotated bibliography for your course research project? An annotated bibliography would require adequate note-taking on what information was gathered from each resource. In addition, it would be important to evaluate the sources used to verify credibility for the needs of the project. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 6 For a Business course: What skills from this course would you use to decide between two different investment proposals? Analyzing each proposal for credibility and supporting evidence would be key. From there, it would be beneficial to understand the values and beliefs behind each to select one that best aligned with the company's own needs and values. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 7 How can history serve as a lens for the rest of the academic program you'll pursue at SNHU? Has this course changed the way you think about what you want to study? Why or why not? Please respond to this question in two to three sentences, using proper grammar. Using the skills learned in this course to question and evaluate sources of information, identify bias, and compare opposing arguments, I believe I am better equipped to thoughtfully pursue the remainder of my degree program. Understanding the history that led to any current situation is an important part of understanding the "why" of that current situation - as I pursue project management both through my degree program and my career, this is an important lesson for me to carry along. Whether it is understanding the laws and regulations that cause a project to be handled a particular way, or industry standard, knowing the history behind the decisions being made will help me make them myself, as well as challenge them when appropriate. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 8 What did you learn about one of these topics or historical events that was new or surprising to you? Explain in at least two to three sentences; be sure to use proper grammar. Although I have had a basic understanding of the path of women's suffrage for many years, it genuinely never occurred to me there were women who opposed the passage of the 19th Amendment. Having strong female role models all my life, I assumed all women generally wanted the ability to influence decisions being made which impact their lives. I had not previously taken into account how foreign the concept likely felt to many women who had never expected additional responsibilities outside of the home to even be a possibility. Module 8 Short Responses – Question 9 In one paragraph, explain which parts of your historical investigation and analysis were most interesting to you. Which parts were less interesting? Be sure to use proper grammar. The most interesting part of the investigation and analysis for this project was reading details of the lives of women who had great impact on the movement, as well as reading articles and looking at posters developed for or against the movement in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Less interesting to me was writing the essay specific to the content requested. I find it is simple to research a topic and form personal opinions throughout my research, but it gets more difficult to convey my findings and stances concisely after conducting in-depth research - wanting to include all of the interesting tidbits learned rather than focusing solely on supporting my argument.