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How did industrialization and economic growth affect the social and the natural environments of the Western Hemisphere countries?
The first _______was invented in 1971, making the personal computer possible.
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
Who fought in the French and Indian War? Answer: Also known as the Seven Years’ War, the conflict …
What role did sacred beliefs play in the lives of the first Americans?
Compare and contrast the absolutist leadership styles of Louis XIV, Frederick William the Great Elector, and
Peter the Great.
During the Ming Dynasty, China launched seven maritime expeditions. These expeditions were led by Zheng He and traveled as far as West Africa. However, the expeditions suddenly ceased after 1433, leaving the oceans open to the Europeans.
Why did the Chinese suddenly stop their oceanic exploration and what impact do you believe it had for European exploration? How might the history of the world have been different if the Chinese had not pulled their navies back to China and left the seas open to the Europeans? (150 words)
These weekly reflection assignments are for the purposes of reflecting on the readings (primary sources such as Plato, Ovid, Marie de France, Thomas Mann, or both films; secondary sources such as Nissinen, Foucault, and all of the "handouts" throughout the course). There is no specific content I am looking for other than careful reading and reflection--except for this one requirement: you MUST quote from one of the texts for each of the reflections at least once, giving the context of the quote and the importance of the quote for your reflection.
How many capital cities did the Shang dynasty have during its existence?
a) Contextualization: How might that have shaped President McKinley's message, including the tone and the words he chose to use in this speech to Congress? (President William McKinley's war message to Congress April 1898)
b) Contextualization: Thinking about the contextualization and the war powers listed in the US Constitution, why do you think he suggests that this is the most important reason? (the fourth reason in President William McKinley's war message to Congress April 1898)
