NEEDS Revision of the question to be more of a 1st essay



Hist. 102 = Modern Western Civilization

Paper 1- Argumentative Essay on Early Colonialism

 

Question:  How did colonial expansion in the 16th and 17th centuries alter the European mindset(s)?

Purpose

Knowledge:

After doing this assignment you will have a clear idea of the role of colonialism in the early modern era, and the complexity of shifting  ideals, cultural understanding, and social political thinking during this age.


Skills:

After doing this assignment you should be able to:

 

Task

  1. Read the Destruction of the Indies by Las Casas.
  2. Read all the textbook readings through the The Rise of Nation States & The Age of Discovery
  3. Write an argumentative essay of no more than 700 words that answers the following question:

 

Based on your new found knowledge of Early Modern Europe (Colonial Nation States) and using Las Casas:
  How did colonial expansion in the 16th and 17th century alter the European mindset(s)?

(You may take any stance you want, but your argument must be original and well proven.)

 

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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.

 -Required Format:     -12pt.  font /Calibri / 1 in. margins / Double spaced

 

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.