Humanities Homework Help

1)In this assignment, you will continue to think about your own personal view toward nature.

There are many factors that contribute towards one’s personal values and views toward nature. Based on the information from this lesson, write one to two paragraphs identifying the factors important to your own views on nature and natural landscapes .250–300 words.

2) Each student must submit a Group Discussion 

A. State your Position

In the Subject line of your Post, state whether you (a) strongly disagree, (b) disagree, (c) agree, or (d) strongly agree with the following statement:

• America could have developed its national identity without its natural landscapes.

B. Defend your Position

In the Message of your post, explain your position on the statement above. Your response must be between 250 and 300 words to be eligible for full credit (10 points). Also, there are no right or wrong answers; grading will be based on how well you integrate the material from the readings to support your position. Incorporate ideas from the following topics when defending your position: 

Include APA citation from the readings

• Nash, R. (2014). Wilderness and the American Mind (5th edition). New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Chapters 3 and 4, pp. 44-83.
• Runte, A. (2010). National Parks, The American Experience (4th edition). Lanham, Md: Taylor Trade Publishing. Chapter 1, The American West (pp. 11-28).
• The impact of European settlers in shaping the view of nature in the New World.
• The role of artists and writers in portraying nature in the New World.
• Emerging factors began changing American’s view toward nature.
• How America used nature to form a national identity—nationalism

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