Hist. 102 = Modern Western Civilization

Paper 2- Argumentative Essays on Imperialism

 

Question:  How did European Imperialist mindsets impact the lives of colonial peoples?

 
Purpose

Knowledge:

After doing this assignment you will have a clear idea of the role of the Imperialism in the modern world, and the complexity of the relationship of the Europe to developing economies around the world today.


Skills:

After doing this assignment you should be able to:

 

Task

  1. Read Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.
  2. Read all the textbook readings on the European Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Scramble for Africa.
  3. Write 2 essays that put forth the same argument answering the following question:
    1. -(50%)- Format 1 = 350-500 word essay
    2. -(50%)- Format 2 =  150-200 word essay

 

Having read Heart of Darkness and textbook readings dealing with the interaction of imperialists and the colonized,  how did European Imperialist mindsets impact the lives of colonial peoples?

(Choose a very specific aspect and focus your argument on it.)

 

 

Submission instructions/Requirements (Failure to follow any of these will result in grade deductions)

-Submit paper as an attachment in the assignment box of Canvas before the due date and time.

-Must be in one of the following formats:    doc, docx, or pdf

-You must  use Footnotes for all information except that which comes from your own mind.

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-Most follow the formatting outlined on the syllabus and Kinch’s Writing Guide.

 

 Criteria

You will be assessed on your ability to analyze the historical era to develop, set forth, and prove your argument using primary and secondary sources effectively in two different lengths.