Discussion Post
Make certain to review the lists of more specific topics within each theme to choose your research topic.
Then, describe your prior knowledge, beliefs, assumptions, and values related to your chosen topic. Finally, you will explain why you think this historical topic is relevant to contemporary society.
Specifically, you must address the following criteria:
1) Explain what you already know about the chosen topic based on your personal history or experiences.
a) If you do not have prior knowledge about your topic, explain what you would like to learn more about.
2) Describe the beliefs, assumptions, and values you have related to the topic you chose.
a) What opinions or perspectives do you have about your topic? What conclusions have you already drawn about it?
3) Explain why this topic is relevant to current events or to modern society.
a) Why might this topic matter to us now?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.