Based on what you read and viewed this week, do you think there was anything that could have prevented the American revolution from occurring?  If so, what?

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Please use a minimum of 5 sentences to answer each question.  You may need more.  Be sure to give specific examples to illustrate your points.  Respond to at least one other student’s post. Chapter 6 1. Based on what you read and viewed this week, do you think there was anything that could have prevented the American revolution from occurring?  If so, what?  Explain.  If not, why not?  Explain. 2. Was there a specific event that you think was crucial in terms of leading to the American revolution?  Why was this event so important in your opinion? chapter 6 reading http://wps.pearsoncustom.com/wps/media/objects/2428/2487068/sg_pdf/jon_sg_ch06.pdf Chapter 7 1. How were the Americans able to win the American revolution against the powerful British Empire? 2. In what ways did the war represent an opportunity for some and a great loss for others?

What are the elements that contribute to the group’s power base?

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Power, Conflict and Resolution Evaluate your workplace and identify a group that has “power” in the organization. Analyze why the group is considered powerful. a. What are the elements that contribute to the group’s power base? b. Is there a perception among employees in your organization that a disparity of power exists between the “powerful group” and other work groups? c. How can managers minimize the possibility of negative reactions or conflict between groups if the perception of power disparity exists? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

Describe the biological theories of aging.

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For this assignment, describe the biological theories of aging. How are these theories different from those we discussed in Week One? What do they tell us about the normal process of aging vs. the pathological process of aging? Using the outline below, examine aging from a biological perspective. In your paper, be sure to focus on the specific impact on cognitive functioning. APA •Random Damage Theories of Aging ◦DNA Damage ◦Free Radical Damage •Programmed Aging Theories ◦The Hypothalamus as an Aging Clock ◦The Immune System as an Aging Clock •Extending the Maximum Life Span ◦Minimizing Your Calorie Intake ◦Moving to Shangri-La? Your assignment should be three- to four-pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and should include a minimum of three scholarly sources that were published within the past five years and that are cited according to APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Investigative skills

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Let’s put your investigative skills to work! In this assignment, visit the Strayer online library located in iCampus or the Resource Center tab in Blackboard and find four (4) peer-reviewed quantitative or qualitative articles related to your topic. Read each article. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: Summarize each article [approximately one to two (1-2) paragraphs per article] and identify the: Purpose of the research. Problem statement. Gaps in literature that studied the problem. Research question and/or hypotheses. Theory or conceptual framework. Findings of the research. Describe one to two (1-2) aspects of each article that are relevant to the research topic you have chosen. Provide a preliminary reference page in APA format of the articles you summarized. Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed quantitative or qualitative articles related to your topic. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Identify a research topic and describe why it can and should be studied. Determine the appropriateness of peer-reviewed literature to support research topics. Use technology and information resources to research issues related to educational research methods. Use quantitative and / or qualitative approaches to create research topics. Analyze research methodologies that support specific research topics. Describe ethical considerations in the research process. Evaluate components of a research proposal. Write clearly and concisely about educational research methods using proper writing mechanics. my college website: icampus.strayer.edu/