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The Dual Motivations of Economic Gain and Ideological Factors in Late 19th Century Imperialism

  J.A. Hobson, a British theorist, and Vladimir Lenin, the Russian revolutionary and leader of the Bolshevik (later Communist Party) in the Soviet Union, both criticized late 19th century imperialism as a capitalist conspiracy by “big business” to subjugate colonies for pure economic gain. Colonies provided cheap raw materials and guaranteed markets for European and …

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US History

To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sourcesTo advance critical thinking and writing skillsTo compile a response to the prompts providedTo explore a historical topic and make connections to change over timeInstructionsPick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example …

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In 300-500 words, please discuss how the new oil painting technique developed in the early fifteenth century influenced how artists communicated their vision of the world? Discuss the differences between oil paint and tempera paint. In what ways did the development of oil paint strengthen the role of disguised symbolism in 15th Century Netherlandish painting? …

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“The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh: A Captivating Blend of Form and Content

Select a work of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/the-collection. Please do not select one that has already been chosen by a classmate. Include an image of the work of art that you select in your post. Also include the artist’s name (if known), date, and medium. Feel free to include a …

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