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First Component: Sources. Watch the Understanding Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary sources videos, read the Sia New York Library Guide on Sources, and then take the online quiz. (This information will be posted on Canvas in a separate announcement.) Due Feb. 8th by midnight. 5% of Final Grade. For the outline […]

Consider Robert Johnson’s discussion of resistance and collaboration among colonial peoples in Chapter 6 of British Imperialism. What were some forms of colonial resistance, beyond the militant kind? Why did some choose to collaborate? What conclusions can you come to about how the empire was held together?

Statement—in which you can take a pro or con position: • From the start of Progressive era of the late 1800s through the New Deal period in the 1930s, increasing government interventions and regulations of business tended to help the overall economy and the common workers. (Or you can argue […]

Were they simply pawns of the European combatants or did they have their own strategies and goals from the wars? What factors caused the various tribes and confederations to choose one European power over another as an ally? Be sure to properly cite using Turabian/Chicago style FOOTNOTES

Then describe the different colonial settlements that occurred in Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts Bay. What were the major sources of friction between the Indians and the British in Virginia and Massachusetts Bay? Also explain the impact of the Glorious Revolution on British rule and describe the policy of ‘salutary neglect’ […]

The essay is a book review on Savage Continent by Keith Lowe The essay should seek to answer the following questions: What is the author’s thesis? What does the book contribute to our understanding of the subject? What makes this book important? In addition, you should provide a brief synopsis […]