What were the principal Imperialist nations?

Students will choose two questions, each from a separate section (I.E. One from A and one from B, one from B and one from C, or one from A and one from C.) , and write a 2-3-page, double-spaced essay in response to eachquestion. Any student who does two questions from the same section will receive an automatic “F” on the test for not following instructions. The students also must cite at least three sources that have been used in this term. Outside sources are not allowed. You can use in-text notes, but the citations have be specific, not just listed at the end. The sources you use will differ depending on which questions you choose to answer. These sources include:
1. Professors’ PowerPoint Slides
2. All of the textbook chapters that were assigned and placed on Blackboard.
3. All of the other primary and secondary sources assigned during the term.
Section A (French Revolution, Imperialism)
1) What were the general and specific causes of the French Revolution?
2) What was the Estates-General? Who composed it and what was its purpose? Was it a suitable tool to deal with the events and circumstances of the French Revolution? What body came to substitute it and why?
3) Who were Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? What were their roles during the French Revolution and what ultimately happened to them?
4) What was the Reign of Terror? Where did it happen and under whose leadership? What where its methods, and what were the reasons for its implementation? How did it come to an end?
5) What was Imperialism or Neo-Colonialism? Why and when did it occur and what were some of its major consequences?
6) What was Imperialism? What were the reasons (economic, technological and social) for its development?
7) What were the principal Imperialist nations? What methods did they use in order to extend their power and influence across the world? What arguments did they make to justify their imperialism?
Section B (Industrial Revolution, Liberalism and Socialism)
1) What was the Industrial Revolution? In which ways did it change Europe and the world? Make sure that you include both positive and negative impacts.
2) What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution? What possible hazards or problems did the workers face? Why did they continue to work? Please use examples from specific industries in support of your answer.
3) What industry is described in the “60 Minutes Report: The Ship Breakers of Bangladesh”? How does it work? Why does it exist, who benefits, and what are the conditions for the workers? What problems does the report show that are similar to those faced by workers in the early Industrial Revolution of several centuries ago?
4) What are the basic beliefs of 19th century European Liberalism? How does it differ from 19th Century Conservatism?
5) What are the basic beliefs of Socialism? What were some of the major thinkers who developed it?
6) What are the basic beliefs of Marxism? Please make sure to explain what Marx and Engels felt were the driving forces of history.
Section C (Broader Issues Section)
1) One of the principal arguments made about History as a discipline is that it is the study of change. (I.E. Change is constant.) Keeping this mind, choose at least three events, developments or processes covered in this course that are evidence of historical change and why you think it is so.
2) One of the principal arguments made about History as a discipline is that it is the study of continuity and that change happens very slowly over large periods of time. (I.E. The more things change, they more they stay same?) Keeping this mind, choose at least three events, developments or processes covered in this course that are evidence of historical continuity and why you think it is so.
3) How has geography (location, climate, topography, etc.) influenced the course of human history? Please choose three examples covered in this course in which geography has served positively (I.E. It helped to direct societies in specific directions.), or as obstacles to development and growth.

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