During the late fifteenth century, England was an unlikely competitor for New World colonies. How did political and religious conflicts contribute to England’s emergence as a major European power by the close of the sixteenth century?
One goal of European exploration was expanding trade routes. Discuss other motivations for European migration, particularly those that led to the desire to establish colonies in the Americas.
The literary I chose was the Victorian Age, Explain the common themes and values of that period, the major historical events that contributed to those themes, and provide at least 3 examples of how these themes are still applicable to the world today.
How would you describe the changing “American standard of living” after WWII? Can you explain our increasing prosperity? What role did government play in making this affluent suburban life possible for many Americans? How did affluence, the automobile, and the growth of the suburbs change American culture? Describe and explain the significance of Levittown. Did …
Critics have charged that the United States was morally irresponsible in using atomic weapons against Japan during World War II. What are the explanations that have been offered in support of dropping the atomic bomb? What is your response to these explanations? Make sure that you provide specific support from your readings.
The Republican victory in 1896 gave heart to proponents of prosperity through foreign trade. McKinley sought neither war nor colonies, but many in his party wanted both. Called “jingos,” they included Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt; John Hay, the ambassador to London, and senators Albert Beveridge and Henry Cabot Lodge. …
What are the “Hellenic” and “Hellenistic periods”? a) Explain the characteristic features and importance of Hellenistic Period in the history of science and technology. b) How did educational institutes evolve in the Hellenistic era? What was an important difference between Hellenic and Hellenistic educational institutes?
Students must view the documentary below and answer at least four of the eight questions below: 1. What southern state was the focus of the documentary? 2. What was the significance of the slave patrols in the documentary? 3. What type of work did urban slaves perform? 4. What …
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How can we explain the transformation of the Nazi party from a marginal political and ideological force that secured less than 03% of the national vote in the federal elections in Germany in 1928 BUT by the summer of 1932 was able to secure 37,4 % of the votes? What political, socio-economic, …
Explain what motivated the European world powers to explore the Americas. Describe the economic effects of exploration based on the Colombian exchange. Analyze the effects of exploration on Native Americans. Based on research, analyze if Europeans might be held accountable for transmitting Old World diseases to people in the Western Hemisphere. …
