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[ad_1]  we read how Christianity rose from persecution to  predominance. Other than the crucial factors of sincere belief in God  and Christ, there are four reasons given for Christianity’s final  victory over competing faiths, and fearsome persecution. Discuss these  and consider which one of them you feel had the most impact upon Roman  culture. After …

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AMH DISC 7

[ad_1] Discussion #7:  Where should we place the blame for the Great Depression? Where should we place the blame?  Economists believe the Great Depression was caused by the weaknesses in the 1920s economy, but the person whose name will be forever linked to the depression is President Herbert Hoover.  Personally blaming him for the crisis, Americans started …

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Topic 7 DQ 2

[ad_1]  The Second World War affected the foreign policies of the United States in the postwar world. How did the strained allied relationships, particularly those of the United States and the U.S.S.R. contribute to initiating the Cold War? Discuss the key events that occurred from the Berlin Airlift to the Cuban Missile Crisis and their …

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Discuss the use of satire in Candide.

[ad_1]   Assignment Guidelines Discuss the use of satire in Candide. How does Voltaire highlight injustices in the 18th century? Is this effective? Explain. Base your analysis on the themes and concepts from the readings and lectures. Provide evidence for any arguments you make with quotes and paraphrases accompanied by in-text citations and a Works …

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Read the selections of revolutionary writings. Respond to these using the readings.

[ad_1]  Read the selections of revolutionary writings. Respond to these using the readings, the text, the lectures, and most importantly, your critical thinking skills and interpretive abilities. Base your discussion on the themes and concepts from the readings and lectures.  Must be 500 words   Revolutionary writings: The U.S. Declaration of Independence Robespierre, Maximilien. Declaration …

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