"NUM.A1"1. Are there uses for history? 2. If so, what are they? 3. What are the benefits of studying history?

"NUM.A2"Evaluate the relative importance of domestic and foreign affairs in the shaping of American politics in the 1790s.

"NUM.A3"Was the Revolutionary War revolutionary?

"NUM.A4""From 1781 to 1789 the Article of Confederation provided the United States with an effective government". Using the documents and your knowledge of the period, evaluate this statement.

"NUM.A5"John Marshall's view in relation to Jefferson & Hamilton, nationalism, supremacy of national government...

"NUM.A6"Document-Based Question on Jacksonian Democracy

"NUM.A7"Was the Confederacy defeated because of its "Loss of Will?" position: NO

"NUM.A8"From a political, military, and international aspect, Gettysburg proved to be a major turning point of the Civil War. Assess the validity of this concept.

"NUM.A9"Compare and contrast Moore's, Stampp's, and Randall's views on Reconstruction.

"NUM.A10"In light of the statement and the two articles, explain how the four elements (individualism, sanctity of private property, stewardship, and Godliness) mesh together to create the Gospel of Wealth.

"NUM.A11"In light of these articles, would you consider immigration to be beneficial to the immigrant; to the country? Why do you believe this? And considering the past, should immigration be allowed to continue? If so, why? If not, why not?

"NUM.A12"Chart: A description of the various waves of immigration to the United States.

"NUM.A13"Outline: Analyze the reasons for the emergence of the Populist movement in the late 19th century.

"NUM.A14"The 1920's were a period of change and tension. In reading the chapters, what were the differences in the U.S. before WW I and by 1932? And what changes occurred during that period that might have created tension within the country?

"NUM.A15"DBQ: Black Political Agenda in the 1960s.

"NUM.E2"Outline of important French Treaties and Laws from 1500-1962

"NUM.E3"Chart and explain how the role of the individual in society changed from the 1500s until now. What were the key events which changed the relationship between individuals and the church and the individual and the state. List the causes and effects of the changes.

"NUM.E4"What similar developments in national consolidation and nation-building may be observed over the years 1859-1871 in (a) Italy, (b) Germany (c) Austria-Hungary, (d) Russia

"NUM.E5"Identify the various opponents of national unification in Italy and Germany. How was their opposition overcome?

"NUM.E6"European History Final Exam Essay: Political Evolution in Europe 1500-Today

"NUM.G2"Personal reaction and review of Maragret Thatcher by Leila Merrell Foster.

"NUM.G3" Personal reaction and review of The Power Game by Hedrick Smith

"NUM.G4" A comparison of the two major candidates (Dole & Clinton), including their positions on at least 5 issues. Analyze their strengths and weaknesses and conclude by indicating whom I support and why.

"NUM.G5"A comparison of China and Nigeria in terms of the theme: historical legacy: the nature and sources of legitimacy, the historical development of political institutions, and the political culture.

"NUM.G6"My Declaration of Independence from the Clinton Administration. A truly remarkable document.

"NUM.G7"The policies and socio-eco-political effects of the Reagan Administration expedited the decline and downfall of the Soviet Communist empire.

"NUM.G8"What is your prediction of Clinton's second term? Will he achieve greatness? Why? Why not?

"NUM.G9"Federalism essay.

"NUM.G10"They're many pressures on a congressman's vote including conflicting views on his major role. How would you advise your congressman to vote.

"NUM.G11"What role did the Founding Fathers expect Congress to play? Has Congress played that role?

"NUM.G12"Compare and Contrast the Soviet Union (1923-1991) with China (1949-1976). Include analysis of power structure, citizen participation, economic goals, and major change.

"NUM.G13"Discuss the relative successes and failures of both Chinese and Russian economic and political reforms of the past 10 years.

"NUM.G14"Campaign Finance Reform.

"NUM.G15"Discuss the Process of a Bill's Passage As An Obstacle Course.

"NUM.G16"My ten page letter to President Clinton as a high school freshman.

"NUM.G17"Model Judiciary- John Diamond trial, defense opening statement.

"NUM.G18"Model Judiciary- John Diamond trial, defense closing statement.

"NUM.G19"Model Judiciary Appellate Level- John Diamond Appeal, Change of Venue. Question: The circuit court's denial of defense counsel's motion for a change of venue was an abuse of discretion.

"NUM.G20"Model Judiciary Appellate Level- John Diamond Appeal, Effective counsel. Question: John Diamond was denied effective assistance of counsel because of his court-appointed attorney's failure to seek psychiatric assistance and request a psychiatric evaluation.

"NUM.G21"Model Judiciary, John Diamond Supreme Court of Virginia Appeal. Position: John Diamond was NOT denied effective assistance of counsel because of his court-appointed attorney's failure to seek psychiatric assistance and request a psychiatric evaluation.

"NUM.L2"The intensities of war, envy, and intricate personalities synthesize to provide an interesting look into the subconscious mind and sanity of war-time youth in A Separate Peace.

"NUM.L3"Five essays about William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

"NUM.L4"What do you think of Thoreau? What do you think of Emerson?

"NUM.L5"Analyze Crane's use of characterizationin Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. What overall message is Crane making about society through his characters?

"NUM.L6"Discuss Crane's use of figurative language in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. How does this add to his Naturalistic style?

"NUM.L7"What responsibility does the individual have to speak out against social injustice and community wrongs? Use Arthur Miller's Crucible.

"NUM.L8"Is the way someone appears truthful? Use The Crucible.

"NUM.L9" Salinger, J.D. A critical essay on The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. It concerns Holden Caulfield's character and is about 1600 words.

"NUM.L10" Religion and ethics play important roles in Homer's epics. Using The Illiad, give some specific examples of how each code governs the characters.

"NUM.L11" In what ways is Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey an appropriate hero and ruler? Does he ever act foolishly?

"NUM.L12" In a well developed 5-8 page essay illustrate how the language and literary techniques enrich the settings, plot, characters, and themes of James Joyce's A Portrait of An Artist As A Young Man.

"NUM.L13" In a well developed 5-8 page essay illustrate how the language and literary techniques enrich the settings, plot, characters, and themes of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

"NUM.L14"In a well developed 5-8 page essay illustrate how the language and literary techniques enrich the settings, plot, characters, and themes of William Shakespeare's Othello.

"NUM.L15"Oracles, seers, and prophets are used in Greek tragedy (Oedipus, Antigone, The Agamemnon) to provide foreshadowing for the audience and characters.

"NUM.L16"Select a tragic play that you have studied (Othello). In conjunction with Tess of the D'Urbervilles, demonstrate, in an essay, that the sympathy of the reader is enlisted through identification with the sufferings of the protagonist of each work.

"NUM.L17"Personal reaction and review of The Power Game by Hedrick Smith.

"NUM.S2"In-depth report on The Mechanics and Existence of Black Holes

"NUM.S3"In-depth report on Tsunamis (seismic sea waves).

"NUM.S4"How can the detection, measuring, and monitoring, of severe weather and other weather phenomena be improved? The answer: the NEXRAD (Next Generation Radar) system.

"NUM.S5"In-depth report on Paleomagnetism and Apparent Polar Wandering.

"NUM.C2"GFIR 201 What were the consequences of WWI? General or for international relations.

"NUM.C3"GFIR 201 What factors are most important in understanding the causes of WWI?

"NUM.C4"GFIR 201 Main events in pre-Revolutionary France, What's happening in France, how does the system effect France and/or vice versa.

"NUM.C5"GFIR 201 What were the goals of the participants in the Concert of Europe?

"NUM.C6GFIR 201 How did the French Revolution mark a "profound transformation of the political atmosphere of Europe?" Why were other governments of Europe so slow to recognize its fundamental challenge?

"NUM.C7"GFIR 201 Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. 1. What caused the war? 2. Was the war inevitable? Could it have been stopped?

"NUM.C8"GFIR 201 Cold War Causes

"NUM.C9"GFIR 201 The Cold War

"NUM.C10"GFIR 201 Reaction to Thirteen Days

"NUM.C11"GFIR 201 Should NATO still exist, what will its new role be if it continues to exists, should it be expanded to include the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and what will its role be?

"NUM.C12"GFIR 101 Morgenthau on Power

"NUM.C13"GFIR 101 OUTLINE THESIS: The disregard for geopolitics after the First World War in the Versailles Treaty, and the adherence by Germany to the provisions of geopolitics lead to the rise of German power antecedent to World War II. WAR CAME FROM INGNORING GEOPOLITICS

"NUM.C14"GFIR 101 Nicholas Spykman and Geopolitics in the Re-Establishment of German Power Before the Second World War

"NUM.C15"GFPT 101 Mill and Tocqueville on the Tyranny of the Majority in Relationship to Individuality

"NUM.C16"GFPT 101 Would any of the characters in Antigone qualify as a "true politician" in Socrates' view (be sure to explain and defend your interpretation of Socrates)? Why or why not? Discuss one or two of Sophocles' characters.

"NUM.C17"GFAP 331 Presidential Policy Implementation Success in the 20th Century

"NUM.C18"ENWR101 THESIS: The discovery of possible life elsewhere in the universe fulfills man's insatiable desire to not be alone while shattering his previously established concepts of his role in nature and relationship with God. It causes man to question the existence of God and instills a feeling of belittlement, thus stripping mankind of its uniqueness.

"NUM.C19"ENWR 101 THESIS: Man's isolation from society and separation from technology compels him to place faith in God and respect the overwhelming deadly power of nature. The fear and respect instilled by nature helps man enjoy the simple beauty of its manifestation by realizing its complex power.

"NUM.C20"ENWR 101 Personal Experience: Camping, Less Traveled By

"NUM.C21"ENWR 101 Paper on "Into the Wild"

"NUM.C22"HIUS 351 The Crisis of 1846, the Mexican-American War

"NUM.C23"HIEU 215 Russian Revolutionary Development and Action Among the Intelligentsia, using Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and other Russian literature

"NUM.C24"HIEU 332 Platonic and Aristotelean Thought

"NUM.C25"HIEU 332 Lindberg: The Beginnings of Western Science

"NUM.C26"HIEU 332 The contributions of Galileo, Kepler, Harvey, and Boyle in forming the Scientific Revolution

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