Assignment: World History In-Depth
You may not use any external sources. When quoting text or identifying a specific source reading, please use a parenthetical citation . Use of outside sources or unattributed quotes will be penalized.
Write 5-paragraphs and it must include the following...
i. A thesis statement, or argument, that is precise, contestable, and qualified;
ii. Introduction and conclusion paragraphs;
iii. A topic sentence, or sub-argument, for each body paragraph;
iv. Examples from at least three of the societies that we have studied;
v. No fewer than five examples or pieces of evidence from the readings and media.
The twentieth century is often understood a period dominated by death and destruction on a scale previously unknown to human societies: global and industrial warfare, the Holocaust, and atomic weapons. It was a period of brutal colonialism and Communist and Nazi dictatorships. Using specific examples from the course materials, provide your assessment of the twentieth century. Did the human condition profoundly change -- for the worse? How was the twentieth century similar to or different than previous eras?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.