Student Capstone Projects - HIST 4900
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The culminating experience for all history majors not specializing in teacher education in which students will produce a senior project that draws upon the skills and competencies learned while majoring in history. Students will work with the instructor and in consultation with other history faculty to design, research and write a significant thesis, historiographical essay, or other project on a historical topic.
Recent Submissions
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How Advertising created the "Real Housewives" of the 1950s
(2013)Gives examples on how 1950s advertising helped to establish the stereotypes of the American housewife. -
Modern Interpretations on the Origins of the First World War: A Historiography
(2013)Gives facts regarding the relevance of the First World War in modern times. Has examples on how learning from that war can prevent future wars a century later. -
Historiography of the Black Panther Party
(2013)History of the Black Panther party and what contributed to its fall. Also includes selected works related to the history and politics of the organization. -
Gender in the Holocaust: Experiences of Women
(2013)Gives details on the unique experience of Jewish women in the Holocaust in comparison to their male counterparts. It focuses on Ravensbruck, Theresienstadt, and Aushwitz. -
Jackie Kennedy: The True Essence of Camelot
(2013)A photo presentation of Jackie Kennedy's life and family. With comparisons to Camelot royalty. -
Georgia, Slavery, and the Missouri Compromise
(2018-07-19)Provides information on how the state of Georgia reacted to the Missouri Compromise and how it affected their use of slaves. -
Eugene Debs And American Socialism
(2013)Discusses Eugene Debs and what led to him becoming involved with socialism. Details his involvement with the Pullman Strike and his forming of a railroad union. -
The Iroquois Influence in Colonial New York
(2013)This presentation describes the influence and political power of the Iroquois in Colonial New York. The project gives details on their role in King George's War and their relationships with the settlers. -
Historiography of Women in British Colonial America (1600-1783)
(2013-04-23)This paper is a historiography of the roles and opportunities of women in the American British colonies. This work uses the general history of the women’s field and shows how early American scholarship has evolved along ...
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