Assignment
Complete the following essay's using the following as one of the references.
Strayer, R. W. (2013). Ways of the world: A brief global history with sources (2nd ed., Vol. 2). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's.
Unit I Essay
The Study of History
After reading the required sections and chapter in the textbook, respond to the following questions. Be sure to evaluate and cite specific evidence, or the lack thereof. The Waldorf Online Library is an excellent resource for additional information. For articles related to this assignment, try using these key terms in the Academic Search Complete database: primary source, historical study, and fifteenth century. ?
- How is history studied, and what constitutes a primary source?
- What are the other building blocks of historical study?
- In what different ways did the peoples of the fifteenth century interact with one another?
Your essay should be at least two pages in length and follow APA guidelines (title and reference pages are required). The title and reference page do not count towards the minimum page length. Properly cite the textbook and other references used in your essay.
Unit II Essay
Critical Analysis of European Expansion
Asians, Africans, and Native Americans experienced early modern European expansion in different ways. Based on Chapters 13 and 14, how would you describe and explain those differences? In what respects were they active agents in the historical process rather than simply victims of European actions?
Your essay should be at least two pages in length and follow APA guidelines (title and reference pages are required). The title and reference page do not count towards the minimum page length. Properly cite the textbook and other references used in your essay.
Unit III Essay
Cultural Changes
What were the primary cultural changes during the time period discussed in this unit? To what extent did they derive from cross-cultural interaction? To what extent did they grow from within particular societies? Give specific examples of at least one cross-cultural connection and one change generated internally.
Your essay should be at least two pages in length and follow APA guidelines (title and reference pages are required). The title and reference page do not count towards the minimum page length. Properly cite the textbook and other references used in your essay.