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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
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.)
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.
+ http://libguides.nvcc.edu/ChicagoTurabian
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.