Entries by Daphne Hanson

The rise of the Nation-state

The rise of the nation-state is a pivotal construct throughout history and will play a considerable role throughout our study of history in this course. In this discussion, please answer the following questions: How did a centralized government shape the rise of the state in Europe and China? Consider the role of the ruler, administrative […]

The Indian Ocean and the Atlantic

Between 1450 and 1600 two maritime trading systems emerged: the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic.1. Who were the key players within each system? 2. What were the commodities that were traded? 3. Explain the role of silver in transforming global trade patterns.

Radio Lab Shots Fired Podcast

Radio Lab Shots Fired Podcast. Please take a few minutes to tell us what stood out most about this podcast.  How does this podcast connect to this week’s major themes? Please post a video for your initial response.   Link to the podcast: https://radiolab.org/episodes/shots-fired-part-1

Maritime trading systems

After reading the chapters in Tignor, please answer the following questions: Between 1450 and 1600 two maritime trading systems emerged: the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic. 1. Who were the key players within each system? 2. What were the commodities that were traded? 3. Explain the role of silver in transforming global trade patterns.

NDIVIDUAL Cultural bias

Counselling-related services. INDIVIDUAL Cultural bias occurs when you judge others based on your views from your own culture. What are some of your own social and cultural perspectives (views) and biases (prejudices)? What factors do you feel have played a part in these?

Redress in the most humble terms

“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” —Declaration of Independence, 1776 […]

 Which rights should be ranked higher?

Try to rank each of the rights listed below. Which rights should be ranked higher? (indicating a higher level of importance)? Which rights should be ranked lower? Why have you chosen that order? Did you struggle with ranking any of the rights? Which ones and why? What are some possible objections about your ranking order that […]