Phillip II Augustus

Writing assignment: How was Philip II Augustus significant in French history?

Christianity in Early England

Writing Assignment: Describe the process by which Christianity was spread in England.

Christian Values vs. Ancient Greek Values

Writing assignment: How would you compare the teachings of Christianity, as described in the New Testament passages we read for this week, to the values cherished by earlier civilizations we have discussed (particularly the Greeks, and the values expressed in Homer's works)? Conversely, can you see anything in common between Christianity and some of the great ancient thinkers we have discussed?

Non-Hereditary Genetic Disorders

Writing Assignment: Some genetic disorders are not hereditary. Give an example of one of these, and describe the molecular process that causes the disorder to occur.

Tiberius Gracchus

Writing Assignment: Why did Tiberius Gracchus attract so much suspicion from the Roman Senate?

Target Audience

Write a 100-word report on who your target audience should be for your autobiography. Explain why you have selected this audience, even if it's only for your eyes only.

Why Write an Autobiography

Write 500 words on this: "What benefits would I get from writing an autobiography?"

Lessons Learned From Twain

Write 500 words on this topic: "What can you do now to make your biography less disjointed than Twain's?

The Complacent Corrupt-ocrat

George Washington Plunkitt was a New York City machine-politician in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He seemingly dedicated his whole life to Tammany Politics and graft. He did not write his own autobiography, and instead authorized one by William L. Riordon. Unfortunately for him, however, he didn't learn much from history. His autobiography was written with his own trusting constituents as the intended audience. This false sense of security made him extremely open with how he obtained his money, due to justifications, intentional mislabelings, and the influence, of all people, of Riordon.

The Content of Our Character

Throughout his life, Booker T. Washington had a bright view and plan for future acceptance and equality for blacks. He felt that blacks could earn respect by finding a need that a society has, and then finding a way to fill the need. In my opinion, all of the changes brought by the last century, be they good or bad, have not shaken the validity of Washington's message. It continues to be an accurate view of the future.