8. Write a three-paragraph response describing how the Byzantine Empire was both similar to and different from the Roman Empire. In what ways was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire, and in what ways did it represent a new society? Hint: Think about the rise and fall of each civilization. What was unique about the way they developed and ended? What ultimately happened to the Byzantine Empire? Be sure to clearly develop and organize your ideas and support your answer with evidence from the course. (15 points for whoever answers)

Choose one civil war topic from the list below. research your topic using the library and the internet. then, write a report of at least four hundred words. topics: a major civil war battle civil war munitions and uniforms the emancipation proclamation the gettysburg address note! when writing a research paper, it is important to cite your source or sources. for example, anytime you use a direct quote from the source in your writing, you should follow it with the author's last name, the year of the publication, and the page number where the specific quotation is located in parentheses. for example: the author states, "lincoln was an american hero." (jones, 1999, p. 298). you will also need to include a works cited section at the end of your paper, providing the information about the source you used. generally, when you are writing for a social science course (like this course), you will use a citation format designed by the american psychological association (apa). use this brief apa style guide to you format your citations.