Assignment: US History
o Describe why the "discovery" of America was one of the "most important events recorded in the history of mankind," according to Adam Smith.
o Describe the different global economies that Europeans particiapated in or created during the European age of expansion.
o One of the most striking features of Indian societies at the time of the encounter with Europeans was their diversity. Support this statement with several examples
o Compare and contrast European values and ways of life with those of the Indians. Consider addressing religion, views about ownership of land, gender relations, and notions of freedom.
o What are the main factors fueling the European age of expansion?
o Compare the different economic and poltiical systems of Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and France in the age of expansion
o Compare the political, economic, and religious motivations behind the French and Dutch empires with those of New Spain.
o How would European settlers explain their superiority to Native American and justify both the conquest of native lands and terminating their freedom?
o Why did Native Americans exercise more power in their relations with the Dutch and French than with the English.
o What were some of the main factors that led to the Pueblo Revolt?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.