In what ways were revolutions in the Atlantic world in the late 18th century and early 19th did the century interconnect?

Write an essay (1250-1500 words) in answer to one of the questions listed below.
Your essay must draw on at least: 1 primary source; 1 scholarly book; 1 scholarly journal article;
and 1 online source (not counting an e-book or journal article).
You may use more sources than this minimum if you wish. Your essay should have citations (we
use footnotes or endnotes and a bibliography in history, generally formatted in Chicago Style).
We’ll talk about citations – don’t stress about the format – the important thing is to know why we
use citations and what we should cite.
1) Why was imperialism such an important global phenomenon in the 19th century?
2) Choose a global commodity. How did the global spread of your chosen commodity shape
individuals’ lives in different parts of the world?
3) In what ways were revolutions in the Atlantic world in the late 18th century and early 19th
did the century interconnect?
4) The Taiping Rebellion was one of the most devastating events of the 19th century. How did
it change Chinese society?
5) Many global historians have identified technology as an essential factor in explaining the
rise of globalization since the late 19th century. In what ways might this have been true?
Your answer should draw on a number of different examples.
6) In what ways were aspects of women’s lives in the 19th century the same and/or different in
two different societies of your choosing?
7) In what ways was the First World War a global event?
8) How and why did power relations between colonized and colonizers change after World
War II? Your answer can focus on one case study, or take a broader approach

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