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Samuel Ashwood, MA (IP)
OTA ID#: 105465

Education Experience: BA, History, Fort Hays State University, 2006
MA (IP), Military History, American Military University, 2008
Focus of Study: I am currently working towards my Masters in Military History, through American Military University.
Awards: I was on the National Dean's Honor Roll.
Publications: Over 50 published articles at www.virtuemag.org, primarily on historical, political, and theological topics.
Work Experience: While I was in high school, I worked as a carpenter's assistant. I have worked briefly on the line in a toolbox factory, Waterloo Industries, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. I have been a contributing writer to www.virtuemag.org for more than a year and a half. I am a fill-in preacher at our church. I have had my own mowing business for 9 years.
Skills & Achievements: I have long-time writing experience, including nearly 2 years as a contributor to www.virtuemag.org. I have research skills, honed throughout my college experience and preaching experience.
Career Interests: I am interested in developing a career including one or more of teaching, preaching, and/or writing.
Outside Interests: I am an avid reader, writer, and student of history (primarily military history), and theology. I also enjoy following collegiate sports and Major League Baseball.
Additional Information: I am a firm believer in the Protestant work ethic, and will devote myself to the student's good to the best of my ability.
Message to Students
and/or Parents:		 I am a strong believer in working hard, and performing a job to the best of my abilities. I will work diligently to help the student with his or her understanding of the subject at hand.
Postings Answered: 78
Cumulative OTA Rating: 4.9/5  What is OTA Rating?
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  1. Changes in the American economy after WWII are noted. - This job also overviews the ideology of the Cold War and its relation to the breakdown of wartime alliances after the end of WWII. American Cold War policies and practices in international relatio ...
  2. Monotheistic Religion Elements - I need to know the country of origin of: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Out of each of these religions I just need a little information on, b) Historical figures and events, brief description of ...
  3. Separation of powers and the idea of checks and balances are featured. - This job examines questions about Articles I, II, and III of the Constitution: a. What were the reasons our forefathers divided the government into the legislative, judicial, and presidential branc ...
  4. Abraham Lincoln and racial issues are noted. - How does Abraham Lincoln interpret the Declaration of Independence as it relates to African Americans? Is there anything that Lincoln says about African Americans that surprises you? Is so, what is it ...
  5. Three branches of U.S. Government are summarized. - According to Articles I, II, III of the Constitution, how are the three branches of U.S. Government supposed to interact? Basic facts are listed.
  6. Chief Justice John Marshall Constitution gave Congress the power to make all "necessary and proper laws" needed to carry out its delegated powers. How did the necessary and proper clause apply to the case of McCulloch v. Maryland? What was the impact of this clause on the scope of federal power? - Chief Justice John Marshall emphasized that the Constitution gave Congress the power to make all "necessary and proper laws" needed to carry out its delegated powers. How did the necessary and proper ...
  7. Andrew Jackson - Why was Andrew Jackson such a personally powerful embodiment of the new mass democracy in the 1820s and 1830s? Would mass democracy have developed without a popular hero like Jackson?
  8. Compare and contrast the commonalities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam with the worldview of Hinduism. - Compare and contrast the commonalities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam with the worldview of Hinduism.
  9. How is Christianity a continuation of Judaism? - How is Christianity a continuation of Judaism? A break from Judaism?
  10. Governmental improvements are listed. - Suggestions for better design according to Articles I, II and III of the Constitution are included.
  11. What is Islamic Fundamentalism, and how is it impacting the contemporary world? - What is Islamic Fundamentalism, and how is it impacting the contemporary world?
  12. Judiasm - Jewish Rituals, practices, key beliefs, and holy days
  13. Is it appropriate to call Confucianism a religion? Why or why not? - Is it appropriate to call Confucianism a religion? Why or why not?
  14. A brief synopsis of America's urbanization history is included. - What were the social, economic, and political consequences of urbanization in the United States?
  15. Jesus is compared to other holy teachers of religion. - What do Christians believe separates Jesus from other holy teachers of religion? How is he similar to other founders of religions?
  16. John Winthrop is examined. - I explain what John Winthrop meant when he said, "we shall be as a city upon a hill." Did the Massachusetts Bay Colony reach this objective? Why or why not?
  17. American ratification of the Treaty of Versailles is included. - This job lists arguments for and against American ratification of the Treaty of Versailles. If you lived in that era, would you have supported ratification? Why or why not?
  18. What was the nature of the culture in Mohammad's time, and how did he react to it? - What was the nature of the culture in Mohammad's time, and how did he react to it?
  19. Comparison of Mormonism and Hinduism - Need a comparison of Mormonism and Hinduism.
  20. The American Experience Since 1945 - 1. How might the discussion of history spark controversies and disagreements? 2. How did the policy of Containment place the US in the center of international conflicts?
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