1.

(01.01 MC)

Man being born, as has been proved, with a title to perfect freedom, and an uncontrouled [sic] enjoyment of all the rights and privileges of the law of nature, equally with any other man, or number of men in the world, hath by nature a power, not only to preserve his property, that is, his life, liberty and estate, against the injuries and attempts of other men; but to judge of, and punish the breaches of that law in others, as he is persuaded the offence deserves, even with death itself, in crimes where the heinousness of the fact, in his opinion, requires it.

—From Two Treatises of Government, by John Locke

Which idea does John Locke discuss in this excerpt? (4 points)

	Natural rights
	Child rights
	Legal rights
	Religious rights

2.

(1.04 MC)

What did James Madison write in Federalist No. 10 to counter the Anti-Federalists’ argument that it would be difficult for factions to form and control the government in a confederal system? (4 points)

	Direct democracies are best able to mitigate the effects of factions.
	Disparities in wealth are unlikely to cause factionalism.
	Human nature leads to the creation of factions in government.
	Restricting personal liberties is the most effective way to eliminate factionalism.

5.

(1.04 MC)

What concept from Federalist No. 10 is represented in the map? (4 points)

	Checks and balances
	Popular sovereignty
	Limited government
	Limiting factions

7.

(01.04 MC)

Population of U.S. in 1790 (approx.)	Population of New Bedford (CT) in 1790	Time to travel to New York (nation’s capital in 1790) from Connecticut	Time to walk to center of New Bedford from city limits
3,900,000	3,000	1 week	1−2 hours

Based on the above table, what might be a reason for the Anti-Federalists to oppose the Constitution? (4 points)

	Representatives will make decisions to benefit most of the people.
	Representatives’ proposals are better if they impact fewer people.
	Representatives should not offer too much access to the people.
	Representatives should have their offices close to the people.

9.

(01.18 MC)

Year Major Bills Enacted into Law by the Confederation Congress 1782 0 1783 1 1784 1 1785 1 1786 0 1787 1 1788 0

Year Major Bills Enacted into Law by the U.S. Congress under the Constitution 1789 5 1790 8 1791 2 1792 5 1793 3 1794 1 1795 1

Source: The Library of Congress

Which statement accurately explains the table data? (4 points)

	Congress under the Constitution was able to pass more legislation than the Confederation Congress.
	Congress under the Constitution has more legislative responsibilities than did the Confederation Congress.
	Passing laws under the Constitution takes less time than passing laws under the Articles of Confederation.
	Passing laws under the Constitution requires more representatives to be present than under the Articles of Confederation.

10.

(01.07 MC)

In every State, a certain proportion of inhabitants are deprived of [the right to vote] by the constitution of the State, who will be included in the census by which the federal Constitution apportions the representatives. In this point of view the Southern States might retort…that the principle laid down by the convention required that no regard should be had to the policy of particular States towards their own inhabitants; and consequently, that the slaves, as inhabitants, should have been admitted into the census according to their full number, in like manner with other inhabitants, who, by the policy of other States, are not admitted to all the rights of citizens. A rigorous adherence, however, to this principle, is waived by those who would be gainers by it. All that they ask is that equal moderation be shown on the other side. Let the case of the slaves be considered, as it is in truth, a peculiar one.

—James Madison, from Federalist Paper No. 54

How did the Northern states’ position contrast with this argument? (4 points)

	It held that slaves were not to be counted as other persons and should not be counted at all in a census of state population.
	It held that adherence to the principles laid down for the convention gave slaves too large a voice in government.
	It held that counting slaves who would not receive the vote would give southern states an advantage in the government.
	It held that giving slaves a full count as one person in the census and when determining representation increased the motivation to import more slaves.

please individually write about these two posts. they’re classmates posts, and you need to state your perspective and opinion on them. if u agree or not. about 200 words each.

1.

1) One thing I noticed about the student’s use of research is that the research was very easily connected to the thesis and topic sentences. The student avoided mental gymnastics in the analysis of her research because her evidence was on topic. For example the students thesis argues that many companies that brand themselves as ethical are actually not what they preach, and then her evidence/research says “Migrant Workers Live in Hell”. The reader can infer from this that companies that claim to be ethical still have unfair labor practices. The reader does not to think much about how the thesis relates to evidence because the student on topic. Staying on topic is an important skill is at helps people comprehend your work better. One should want readers work to be able to understand the point of your essay.

2) One thing I like about the students approach to argumentation is that she uses the words of the fashion company against themselves and in favor of her argument. For example she went to the Reformation website and shows how they argue that they are ethical and environmentally friendly business. Then the student used your her/his evidence/research against these claims. The comparison between the claims of the fashion company and student’s evidence shows us that the fashion companies claim was false. This proved the students thesis that “although Reformation promotes an ethical, sustainable, and green company image, they are taking part in unethical and unsustainable practices by partnering with a foreign manufacturer that, in truth, is far from ethical or environmentally sensitive”. The dismantling of the claims fashion company helped the student build a compelling case to show that the words of the fashion companies are vague and self-virtuous because they are not set in reality. Comparison between the claims and facts is a great way to show the truth.

2.

1. What do you notice about the student’s selection, incorporation, and/or explanation of research that relates to her topic and thesis? What does it inspire you to want to research with respect to your own topic?

I like that the student states facts and is very clear on what she states. As far as being informative for example; stating facts in the first paragraph. When she writes “Reformation recognizes that harmful chemicals are used to manufacture clothing” yet towards the end of the introduction she mentions “Although Reformation promotes an ethical, sustainable, and green company image, they are taking part in unethical and unsustainable practices by partnering with a foreign manufacturer that, in truth, is far from ethical or environmentally sensitive.” Which I agree with. It’s like selling something and lying about it and where it’s coming from. Pretty much for promotion. I hope I’m explaining myself correctly with what I’m trying to prove.

The student also backs up her argument with examples and other resources from different companies and sites.

2. What, specifically,do you notice about the student’s approach to argumentation?In other words, what do you notice about how she approaches her argument that you would like to try out in your own essay? Reference a specific moment in which she does something interesting in order to persuade her audience.

A specific moment I found interesting is towards the end of page 3 going into 4. Where it starts,

“As evidence of continued pollution, Matthews reports that the water surrounding manufacturing communities continues to be polluted with chemicals, salts, and heavy metals making farmland unusable and locals sick. This should not be happening when companies claim to be sustainable and green. Reformation promotes the idea that their viscose fabric is a natural “eco-friendly fiber,” but they have yet to consider the problems associated with its production.” And so on. In my opinion she starts of strong and gets straight to the point. Saying well this website is promoting this but at the same time it’s stating something different. It’s like having a drink that says “sugar free” and then you read he nutrition facts and says “sugars 25g”.

So I just need you to check if this is a good way to start and write an Autobiography. And also go over the grammer do some changes if you find any mistakes. I really need it to look professional.

My name is …….. i’m … years old. I’m originally from …… I lived in …. before I relocated to the United states. I was almost … years old when I migrated to the United States and became a citizen in 20.. . I attended … High school back in 20.. .and spent 3 semesters , I did not graduate from this school. Later i attended .. charter school in 2017 and completed my missing credits, so i graduated and earned my high school diploma in august of 20.. . afterwards i enrolled in …. College . curentlly im a student in …. Pursuing an associate degree in Administration of justice. The college is located in …… . i have completed 27 units so far and still pursuing 12 this semester. I have not finished any Administration of Justice courses thus far but im taking courses now that will be fulfilled in December of this year. The courses are intro to administration of justice , criminal trial process , public safety communications , and community and the justice system . I do not have any military experience. I have been working since … when I started my first job at …… , spent a little over one year in that establishment. I wanted to do something better so I started looking for other job opportunities. In 2015, I was successful haired by cable company named ….. . starting my second job as a cable technician doing work for time warner cable (spectrum) . earning a very good experience in the cabling system. For better employment benefits , and financial incentive , I left my position at …… to start with a different cable company named ….. Doing the same duties for …. In 2017. The new company is located in …. And I worked there for less than a year in 2018. I decided to quit the cable work to free up more time for myself to pursue my educational goals. Late 2018 i started doing Uber and Lyft which i found the more flexible time schedule to go along side my educational commitments. I have no police experience but I have always been passionate about police work. Generally, I like to have a balanced life between work, school, and following my interests. Physically I have maintained a certain level that I hope to keep. I spend my free time at the GYM working out mostly. I Used to play soccer when I was a teen. I’m a big fan of soccer. Traveling and exploring other cities is very interesting to me. Learn a history of place is very rewarding to me. During my childhood police officers were always getting my attention. I grow up and had the same interest in police. When I moved to the United States the interest turned into a dream and a career I would love to do for the rest of my life. As an adult now I understand the risk and the duties that the police officers handle on daily bases. I want to enter the law enforcement to serve and help the community I live in. I believe that I have what It take to perform the duty with great perfection and honor. I’m thrilled to apply to the police academy expecting that by the time I graduate be prepared to start my career as a peace officer. I also expect to be acquainted of the importance laws that applies to police officers. As well as the good report writing skills. I think I will be a good police officer because I’m willing to do my best and work the hardest to succeed in this field. I’m Also physically well prepared. I will be a good team player as a teamwork and will be there whenever needed for any extra work or responsibilities.

Response Papers

12:30 p.m. EST

Last day to submit response paper 2

Length: 1-2 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, not including list of works cited)

Format: MLA (including in-text citations and list of works cited)

Response papers may be turned in any day there is assigned reading (and must be about that day’s assigned reading). Only one response paper can be submitted per class.

Response papers are different from essays. Response papers are less formal and more personal than analytical essays—therefore using the personal pronoun “I” and referring to personal experiences is more acceptable in response papers than in essays. Likein essays, textual evidence (both paraphrased and quoted directly) must be included in response papers. Unlike essays, response papers do not need to be organized around a thesis statement.

Rather, a response paper is your chance to communicate in writing your personal viewpoint and personal learning as they relate specifically to the assigned reading in question and the ideas and values contained therein. A good response paper will artfully make a connection between the subject at hand and your own experience. A response paper is intended to be a transformative experience. The text, the artifact alone, has no meaning; it is given meaning by the reader. You are being asked to transform the new experience into a context that is meaningful to you, born of the interaction of reader’s and writer’s meanings.

A response paper is not intended to be a comprehension test, a book review, (i.e. “I really enjoyed the…”) or a rehashing of the content or story (i.e. “this happened, and then that happened”). A response paper is not a summary. The tone can be more informal than a traditional essay.Your reader is familiar with the text, and is

interested in discerning how deeply you have thought about the concepts, values, belief systems and attitudes that exist at the heart of the work. You might think of a response paper as a heartfelt letter to the author, a conversation, a dialogue with the work, a great idea, the man, the woman behind the artifact. It is a personal statement of one’s epistemology, even of one’s own spiritual experience. It is relaxed, clear, uncensored.

When reading, that is dialoguing with the text, keep in mind that every author writes to make a point, to promote a position, a set of beliefs or values. Your first task in a response paper is to tell your reader what you think these are. This conveys to the reader not only that you have read the text, but how well you have analyzed its content. Your second task it to reflect on the point, positions, and values you have ascribed to the work. Spend time with the author’s position and discern whether that perspective is aligned with your own experience or not. Whatever you discover in reflecting on the author’s position and how it relates to your own position and values becomes the raw material for addressing the next task of the response paper.

Within the written paper, the third task is to describe the outcome of the process mentioned above. Specifically address how the text‘s perspective and yourown interweave. Do they agree? Are they similar in some way? Are they at odds? What is the conflict? How has seeing things from the text‘s perspective changed (or reaffirmed) your own viewpoint? Tell why all of this is so. Use direct examples (quotes) from the text in your response.

In short, a good response paper answers the following questions:

l. What (meanings, values, etc.) is the author trying to promote?

2. What is my personalposition relative to the text‘s?

3. Has reading and reflecting on this story affected my lived world experience? If so, how and why? If not, why not?

World Music Name___________________________

Study Guide: Sub-Saharan Africa

1. The mbira belongs to the class of instruments known as ___________________________.

2. The Shona are a ____________-speaking people of what country? _________________________

3. Even simple mbira pieces contain many inner __________________ _________________, and involve an art of creative ___________________ as well as playing.

4. What is meant by “interlocking” or “hocketing?”

5. What does “ostinato” mean?

6. How many different countries are in Africa? _______ How many ethnolinguistic groups? __________

Why is it better to think about African music in terms of ethnolinguistic groups rather than nations?

7. What is the basic lifestyle of the majority of Pygmies? __________________ existence.

8. According to Turnbull, the BaMbuti Pygmies lead a kind of double life – how?

9. What is meant by “nonspecialized activity?”

10. BaMbuti women are the primary singers for the ______________, a puberty ceremony.

11. BaMbuti song forms follow which two basic principles of African music?

12. In which countries are the Mande subgroups found?

13. Describe the two main social categories in contemporary Mande societies:

14. What is a “Jali?”

15. What are two differences about music-making between the Mande and the Pygmy society?

16. What are the three main instruments used by the Jali?

17. In which countries can one find the Anlo-Ewe?

18. Describe the political/social organization of the Anlo-Ewe:

19. What are some occasions for performance among the Anlo-Ewe?

20. List the instruments of the Anlo-Ewe drum ensemble:

21. What are the origins of Ghanaian “highlife?”

22. Popular music among the Yoruba of Nigeria is called ________________, and includes the hourglass-shaped ______________________.

23. Which single African style has had the most profound impact within sub-Saharan Africa?

24. What caused urban audiences in Zimbabwe to pay special attention to electric band renditions of Shona village music in the 1970s?

The artist/band most connect with that genre is _______________________________________

25. Discuss the new role of the mbira in Mapfumo’s band: