Identify at least three key developments that led to the “fall” of the Roman Empire in the West from about 200-500 AD.

Below you will find a choice of three different essay questions. Select two questions from the list of essay prompts below and write a long essay response to each of the questions you select. To repeat: you only need to answer two of the following essay questions. Essays will be graded on the sophistication of the arguments and the depth of analysis presented, and not on the simple recapitulation of facts. Make sure, wherever possible, to make use of the primary sources we’ve looked at to support your points. Essays that don’t make use of any primary source evidence will not be given higher than a “C” grade for that particular essay. Each essay is worth 50pts, total exam = 100pts. Essays should be in a single word or pdf document. They should be 12pt font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Each essay should be no less than two pages. While we will not be taking points off for going over the limit, please be advised that essays well under two pages will lose points for lack of thoroughness and effort. Please put both of your essays into one document and upload them to the assignment dropbox by 11:59pm on Sunday, December 8th. Consider the period of the Late Roman Republic, from the arrival of the Gracchi (ca. 133 BC) down to the outbreak of civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey in 49 BC. What were some of the major issues or problems that lay behind the unraveling of the traditional, republican political order and the escalating frequency of civil unrest? You may wish to highlight specific individuals and why they were problematic, but also remember the role of certain classes or groups in the Roman socio-political order, as well as other unsolved problems that existed in the state/empire. Make sure to refer to primary sources throughout your arguments where possible. Octavian emerged from civil war in the Late Republic to become the sole ruler at Rome and over its empire. We regard him, particularly under the name Augustus, as the first Roman emperor, and he was arguably the most successful of any. Write an essay that specifically discusses why Augustus’ immediate successors, the Julio-Claudians, were nowhere near as successful in ruling as he had been. Focus carefully on what Augustus had created in terms of ruling and how effective the following four emperors (Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero) were in upholding and working with this. Make sure you refer to the primary sources we’ve looked at for the reign of Augustus and his successors. Identify at least three key developments that led to the “fall” of the Roman Empire in the West from about 200-500 AD. Make sure to explain how you think each of these developments affected, changed or reshaped society. You may want to think about both long-term issues as well as shorter-term crises or changes. Make sure to make use of the primary sources to support your points.

Given the readings, what is the biggest roadblock in achieving forgiveness and reconciliation after evil?

Given the readings, what is the biggest roadblock in achieving forgiveness and reconciliation after evil? •Be sure to compare and contrast the definitions for forgiveness and reconciliation, as well as consider the role of revenge in this process. •You have to compare and contrast the different major roadblocks, too (you cannot just talk about one). •You should think to consider, as always, that the Q is about healing after evil.•\

Write a synthesis paper over the two articleshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/books/review/smarter-than-you-think-by-clive-thompson.html https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/07/us/quiet-town-american-story

Write a synthesis paper over the two articleshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/books/review/smarter-than-you-think-by-clive-thompson.html https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/07/us/quiet-town-american-story

Write a research paper based in analyzing the facts and information that conclude to student debt and poor economy of young people resulting in the current low fertility rates that the united states is facing, and how this might affect the country in the future.

The research paper will be based in analyzing the facts and information that conclude to student debt and poor economy of young people resulting in the current low fertility rates that the united states is facing, and how this might affect the country in the future. Instructions: Your paper must contain the following sections: › Introduction › Method, Process, or Approach › Results, Product, or Findings › Discussion, Analysis, and/or Evaluation › Conclusion and Future Directions › Bibliography Before you begin writing, organize your ideas and findings into an outline using the sections listed above. Be sure to consider how you can connect and analyze the evidence in order to develop an argument and support a conclusion. Also think about if there are any alternate conclusions that could be supported by your evidence and how you can acknowledge and account for your own biases and assumptions. Begin your paper by introducing and contextualizing your research question or problem. Make sure to include your initial assumptions and/or hypothesis. Next, include a literature review of previous work in the field and various perspectives on your topic. Use the literature review to highlight the gap in the current field of knowledge to be addressed by your research project. Then, explain and justify your methodology, present your findings, evidence, or data, and interpret the significance of these findings. Discuss implications for further research or limitations of your existing project. Finally, reflect on the project, how it could impact its field, and any possible next steps. Your paper should conclude with a comprehensive bibliography including all of the sources used in your process. Make sure to proofread and edit your paper yourself, have it proofread and edited by a friend, and then proofread and edit it again before you complete your final draft.

Write an essay examining a topic related to the foreign policy of a Latin American country of your choice.

Write an essay examining a topic related to the foreign policy of a Latin American country of your choice. (If you have any questions about topics, please feel free to consult with me.) Example: What was Argentina’s foreign policy regarding Mercosur under the administration of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner?

Explain the strongest reasons in support of the position statement.

This course has three written assignments that build upon one another and are designed to take you step-by-step through a process of writing a paper that identifies an ethical question, examines the context, issues, and arguments surrounding the question, and attempts to defend an answer to that question using strong moral reasoning. This first written assignment is a six-part exercise comprised of the following sections: Ethical Question Introduction Position Statement Reasons in Support of Your Position Opposing Position Statement Reasons in Support of the Opposing Position Part 1: Ethical Question Before writing the paper, you will need to spend some time thinking about the specific ethical issue you want to focus on throughout this course. Begin this task by viewing the list of approved ethical topics and questions provided in the Week 1 Announcement titled: “Written Assignment Ethical Topics and Questions List.” Take some time looking over the list and browsing through some of the material in the corresponding chapters of the textbook in which each topic is addressed and decide which to focus on. Once you have done this, choose one of the ethical questions associated with that topic. If you wish to do so, you may formulate your own ethical question, but it must be on one of the topics listed in the announcement. Be sure to carefully study the provided questions and model your own question after them in terms of specificity and ethical focus.” Place the ethical question under the Part 1: Ethical Question heading at the top of the paper. Part 2: Introduction In this section of your paper, you should introduce the topic and question at issue by doing the following (not necessarily in this exact order): Explain its relevance and importance. Define any key terms and concepts. Provide any relevant context and background information. Briefly reference an idea, quote, or analysis of the issue that you have found in one of the required resources on the topic. Required resources include the textbook chapter focused on that topic (6, 7, 8, 9, or 10), the “Primary Sources” listed at the end of Chapters 6-9, and the “readings listed under “Further Reading” at the end of each section in Chapter 10. The introduction will be the longest section of this assignment and should be at least 300 words in one or two paragraphs. Place the introduction material under the Part 2: Introduction. Part 3: Position Statement Your work on the introduction section has likely unearthed various positions one might take on the ethical question you have chosen. In this section, you will formulate a position statement. A position statement is a one sentence statement that articulates your position on the issue and directly answers the question you have raised. For example, if the question was, “What is a physician’s obligation with respect to telling the truth to his or her patients?” a position statement might be “A physician may never directly lie to a patient, but it may be moral for a physician to withhold information if the physician reasonably believes doing so directly benefits the patient.” A different position statement might be: “A physician may use any means necessary, including lying to a patient, if the physician believes that will produce the best overall results.” However, the following statement would not be a sufficient position statement: “A physician must always respect the rights of his or her patients.” The reason this is not a sufficient position statement is that it does not directly answer the question concerning truth telling. Think of the position statement as the strongest claim you would make if you were a prosecuting attorney making your opening statement to a jury, where you want to state precisely and directly the position you want them to believe. Place the position statement under the Part 3: Position Statement heading. Part 4: Reasons in Support of Your Position Now that you have articulated a position on the issue, write a short paragraph—just a few sentences—that presents and explains one or two of the strongest reasons in support of your position statement. You want your supporting reason to explain why someone should support the position you are taking on the ethical question. A supporting reason is a consideration that helps to show why your position is stronger than another position. One way to approach this is to imagine yourself in friendly conversation with someone who does not necessarily agree with your position (perhaps they disagree, or perhaps they are undecided). When you state your position, they might ask why you think that; the kind of response you would give is a supporting reason. Supporting reasons can include many things including, but not limited to: an appeal to moral principles such as duty, justice, fairness and equality; the positive or negative effects of certain actions on policies; or a summary of facts, statistics or evidence and an explanation of how they support your view. Place the supporting reason(s) under the Part 4: Reasons in Support of Your Position heading. Part 5: Opposing Position Statement Now that you have provided reasons to support your position statement, in this section you will take a step back from all of that and articulate a statement that expresses an opposing or contrary statement. Think of the opposing position statement as the strongest claim you would make if you were the defense attorney making your opening statement to the jury immediately after they have heard the prosecutor’s statement. Place the opposing position statement under the Part 5: Opposing Position Statement heading. Part 6: Reasons in Support of the Opposing Position In this section, write a short paragraph—just a few sentences—that presents and explains one or two of the strongest reasons in support of the opposing position statement. A strong opposing reason is a reason anyone would need to consider, even if they do not agree with the opposing position. In other words, do not simply contradict claims that you make in Part 4, especially factual claims! You should strive to identify and articulate considerations in support of the opposing position that you think are accurate and true, or at least plausible, even if you still believe your own position has the most support overall. If the reason(s) in support of the opposing position are ones you consider obviously false or indefensible, you should look for better reasons. Put yourself in the position of a defense attorney who has to make the best possible case to the jury in defense of his or her client. Place the opposing reasons under the Part 6: Reasons in Support of the Opposing Position heading. In your paper, Identify the ethical question. Introduce the topic and question. Formulate a position statement. Explain the strongest reasons in support of the position statement. Formulate an opposing position statement. Explain the strongest reasons in support of the opposing position statement.

Write a literature review on correlation between Sexual Orientation and Wages.

A literature review surveys scholarly articles (and sometimes books) relevant to a particular area of research and provides description, summary, and thematic grouping of each work. – an overview of the subject, issue or theory -Division of works under review into categories – Explanation of how each work is similar to and how It varies from the others – Conclusions as to which pieces are best considered in their argument

Write an analysis of Primary Document- Al Qaeda in the ARabian Peninsula.

It is a policy memo in regards to the Al- Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Based on the primary sources that I will provide, a policy memo should be written as if to advise a senior advisor for counterterrorism. On top of the source provided by me, the writer should include 6 more sources to support the argument. The end of the memo should be able to answer, so what? why does this matter?