Choose two excerpts of a concert, one of a pop or rock concert from modern times and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era(1700-1750 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert.

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Choose two excerpts of a concert, one of a pop or rock concert from modern times and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era(1700-1750 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert.
After viewing the concert excerpts, construct a comparison of these two concerts and address the following:
1. Explain why you did or did not enjoy the concerts.
2. Evaluate similarities and differences between music in the Classical era and modern times. Be sure to use musical terminology and information from the course materials to express your ideas.
3. Discuss the types of people who attended concerts in the Classical era and modern times, and why people attended concerts in the Classical era versus today.
4. Analyze how new technologies, such as digital media and the internet, change the ways music is experienced.
Classical Concert List
“Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Violin Concerto No. in D major,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Symphony No. 25 in G minor” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major,” Franz Josef Haydn
“Symphony No. 104 in D major,” Franz Josef Haydn
“Night Music of the Streets of Madrid,” Luigi Boccherini
“Piano Sonata, Op. 40, No. 2 in B minor,” Muzio Clementi
“Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major,” Ludwig von Beethoven
“Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major,” Ludwig von Beethoven
This paper should be 750-1000 words in length. This assignment should reflect knowledge and understanding of the course materials. Points should be supported by specific information from scholarly sources and musical terminology should be used to express ideas. This paper should be written in paragraph form using complete sentences with a clear introduction and conclusion. Be sure to reference both concerts in the introduction and conclusion.

Similarities and Differences in Architecture Use the template provided to prepare a report that details similarities and differences between religious buildings: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church.

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Similarities and Differences in Architecture

Use the template provided to prepare a report that details similarities and differences between religious buildings: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church. Follow these instructions to complete the assignment:
  1. Download the Word document worksheet for completing this assignment here.
  2. Complete Part 1, Comparison Chart:
    1. From the list of examples provided in the worksheet, choose one example from each: A Greek temple, a Roman temple, an Early Christian church, and a Byzantine church.
    2. Carefully examine each building and read about it in your textbook, course lectures, and through reliable internet resources.
    3. Then, note in the chart the visual characteristics for each type of religious building that are similar and different.
  3. Complete Part 2, Historical and Social Context: In a paragraph of at least 8-10 sentences, highlight key similarities and differences between the four structures, and any social, historical, religious, and/or political factors that may have contributed to these similarities and differences. Explain the use and function of each structure, and provide any additional details that help us understand its full meaning.

One of George Bush's most effective campaign strategies in the 1988 election was to portray his opponent, Michael Dukakis, as soft on crime. communist. too inexperienced. out of touch with American values.

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One of George Bush’s most effective campaign strategies in the 1988 election was to portray his opponent, Michael Dukakis, as
soft on crime.
communist.
too inexperienced.
out of touch with American values.

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Reagan won reelection handily in 1984, in large part because
Answers: the economy had temporarily improved.
Americans liked his strong anti-communist stance.
he had ended the Cold War.
he had developed a friendly relationship with the leader of the Soviet Union.

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The Iran Contra affair involved clandestine sales of American armaments to provide money for a guerilla group in
Answers: Iraq.
Israel.
Nicaragua.
Syria.

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The fact that the possession of only small amounts of crack cocaine carried the same penalties as possession of considerably larger amounts of cocaine indicated that
Answers: in the war against drugs, public officials began to target the poor more than the wealthy.
Americans were terrified that the entire younger generation would be lost to drugs.
gang wars would escalate exponentially.
the American criminal justice system was not functioning effectively.

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When the Soviet Union removed its troops from Afghanistan as part of Gorbechev’s Perestroika policy,
Answers: the American-supported Mujahideen took temporary control before the country fell to the Taliban.
Iran tried to invade the mountainous state from the west, with no luck.
it met one of the demands Reagan had made for the resumption of disarmament talks.
it did so only because Soviet leaders realized that it would eventually gain control of Afghanistan another way, with American assistance.

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Which of these is NOT a true statement about the Persian Gulf War?
Answers: It began when Saddam Hussein attempted to reestablish Iraq’s control over the Middle East.
Hussein took over the oil-rich country of Kuwait, which led Bush to fear for American oil supplies.
It ended when Bush decided to invade Iraq.
It was a very brief war ? one that lasted just days.

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Why did manufacturers claim they left northern cities during the 1980s for the South and West?
They wanted to establish well-organized, union-run shops.
They sought a cheap labor supply and lower taxes.
Those regions offered incentives to lure businesses to relocate.
All of these choices.

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The temporary improvement in the American economy during Reagan’s early tenure was mainly the result of
Answers: defense spending.
tax cuts.
the success of supply-side economics.
the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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The term used for the complete expulsion of an entire ethnic population from a particular area is
ethnic devolution.
ethnic cleansing.
perestroika.
ethnic containment.

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All of the following Supreme Court Justices were on the bench between 1980 and 1992, EXCEPT:
Answers: Anthony Kennedy.
Antonin Scalia.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sandra Day O’Connor.

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Reagan was the perfect conservative candidate and president because of his belief in
traditional family values.
anticommunism.
reducing social programs.
All of these choices.

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All of the following are true statements about Reagan’s economic programs except
Answers: His trickle-down theory was ultimately proven a vital strategy for dealing with economic downturns.
His cuts to government spending focused on social programs such as welfare and unemployment compensation.
He dramatically increased defense spending.
His policies led to an increasing number of billionaires in America.

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Hezbollah was the terrorist organization responsible for
leading the fight against the Soviets inside Afghanistan.
an attack on a Marine barracks in Lebanon that killed 241 American troops.
attacking American oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
helping Iran fight off the Iraqi invasion.

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The disputes over the different visions of America put forth by New Right Conservatives and their left-wing opposition have been labeled
Answers: People for the American Way.
the “culture wars.”
the Cold War.
America Comes of Age.”

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All of the following are true statements about the Savings and Loan crisis except
Answers: It was caused by allowing S&Ls to invest in risky ventures such as shady real estate deals.
One of the biggest S&L failures was investing in large companies that used the money to buy up weaker competitors.
Millions of Americans lost all their savings.
President Bush created a plan to resolve the crisis ? at a taxpayer cost of $500 million.

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It could plausibly be stated that Reagan was at least partly to blame for the
Answers: success of the Polish Solidarity movement.
lack of a peace settlement in the Middle East.
bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut in 1983.
Savings and Loan debacle.

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The first European country to demonstrate that the Soviet Union was losing control over the countries in its “sphere of influence” was
Answers: Germany
Poland
Romania
Lithuania

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The first woman on a national presidential ticket was
Answers: Phyllis Schlafly.
Geraldine Ferraro.
Sarah Palin.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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The distinction held by the Persian Gulf War of 1991 was that
Answers: it was the first televised war.
it demonstrated the effectiveness of U.S. military hardware and troops.
it was the first war to be televised in real time.
it was conducted by the United States and a large number of other countries.

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Which drug appeared in the mid-1980s and quickly took hold of inner city youth?
Answers: crack
opium
methamphetamines
LSD

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Several issues plagued Carter in his bid for reelection, including all of the following except
Answers: his moralism and bid for austerity.
the apparent weakness of the United States in comparison to the Soviet Union.
Reagan’s personality.
the Iran hostage crisis.

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The New Right that emerged in the 1980s concentrated on
fighting desegregation.
social justice.
electoral reform.
popular culture and moral issues.

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The pro-democracy rallies in China’s Tiananmen Square
led to strained U.S.-China relations due to the Chinese government’s response.
demonstrated that the Chinese were willing to liberalize some policies, especially in the area of economics.
disenchanted and dismayed the communist party members.
None of these choices.

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Reagan’s supply-side economics program focused first on
Answers: providing extra time for people on unemployment.
cutting taxes to generate investments in the economy.
increasing federal revenues.
increasing protective tariffs.

The video "What is History For?" argues that history matters because it provides solutions to the problems of the present. Recall the statement "Those who don't know history won't be able to improve the present." Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe a way that a past historical event could inform your understanding of the recent event. Briefly describe a strategy for how you could be conscious of presentism (the use of modern values to interpret past events) in the study of those past events.

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The video “What is History For?” argues that history matters because it provides solutions to the problems of the present. Recall the statement “Those who don’t know history won’t be able to improve the present.” Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe a way that a past historical event could inform your understanding of the recent event. Briefly describe a strategy for how you could be conscious of presentism (the use of modern values to interpret past events) in the study of those past events.

The video "What is History For?" argues that history matters because it provides solutions to the problems of the present. Recall the statement "Those who don't know history won't be able to improve the present." Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe a way that a past historical event could inform your understanding of the recent event. Briefly describe a strategy for how you could be conscious of presentism (the use of modern values to interpret past events) in the study of those past events.

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The video “What is History For?” argues that history matters because it provides solutions to the problems of the present. Recall the statement “Those who don’t know history won’t be able to improve the present.” Consider a recent event, either in your personal life or in the news. In a few sentences, describe a way that a past historical event could inform your understanding of the recent event. Briefly describe a strategy for how you could be conscious of presentism (the use of modern values to interpret past events) in the study of those past events.

8. Design Your Own Essay. Identify a theme you see in America from the mid-1700s to early1800s. Develop your theme using a few key terms from at least two chapter handouts. Please put the terms (or key words from questions) in bold the first time you discuss the item.

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Design Your Own Essay. Identify a theme you see in America from the mid-1700s to early1800s. Develop your theme using a few key terms from at least two chapter handouts. Please put the terms (or key words from questions) in bold the first time you discuss the item.