Entries by Daphne Hanson

Misconceptions Christopher Columbus had

How did the misconceptions Christopher Columbus had of the people he called “Indians” affect Europeans’ relationship with the indigenous people and their resources?   Read Chapter 1 pages 22-26 “The Voyages of Columbus.” Then read the primary source and answer the above question.

Positive and negative effects of technology

You will have to write a five-paragraph argument synthesis in which you take a stance on a specific topic (the mostly positive or mostly negative effects of technology). You will then support your argument in several body paragraphs while referencing at least three of the assigned readings (Links below) Establish a clear thesis statement that […]

Influence of the Italian Renaissance on Shakespeare Plays

Examine the influence of the Italian Renaissance on Shakespeare Plays. How Italian geography, literature, culture, and politics influenced the plots and atmosphere of many of Shakespeare’s plays. Why did Shakespeare set 10 of his plays in Italy? What purchase did Italy have on his dramatic imagination? What can we learn about plays by visiting these […]