History of the Modern World: Humanity and the Anti-Slavery Movement
General instructions
HISTORY
• For the final exam you will write an essay in response to a prompt which is below. •
• Your essay must discuss at least two different time periods and two different regions. •
• Your essay must include direct references to assigned primary documents. It is ok to refer to secondary sources we have read (textbook chapters, videos, etc.) in addition to the primary documents.
• You should not refer to or use other sources, i.e. internet sites. •
• All work must be your own work. When/if you use passages of text from our readings, place that text in quotes: “___________”.
Background
We have read and discussed, among other things: how the movement of peoples and ideas increased beginning in the 1500s, and the effects this had on different groups; how systems like slavery and capitalism (or liberal economics) disrupted societies and shaped the world we still live in; how technological development had complicated, sometimes even contradictory-seeming, consequences; how styles of thought — or ideologies — could be powerful enough to change the circumstances of millions of men and women; how historical change depended sometimes on chance events as well as on deep underlying causes; how nations tried, and succeeded, and failed, to gain supremacy over one another; and how peace and war came and went and came again.
Prompt
IN AN ESSAY explain why, based on what we have read and discussed in class, you think the history of the modern world shows:
(a) that humanity has been on a path of progress toward more and more peace and prosperity for more and more people, OR
(b) that humanity has been in decline, and has shown itself more and more capable of greater and greater levels of cruelty, folly, and exploitation, OR
(c) that humanity tends neither to progress nor decline, but remains basically the same; it’s only that things appear a little different outwardly in different ages.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should I have an introduction and conclusion?
That would be a good idea.
Do I have to have five paragraphs?
No. An essay should have as many paragraphs as you need to make your points, to explain your argument, etc. Likewise, there is no certain number of sentences necessary for a good paragraph.
Is it ok is my paper is a little shorter or longer?
Yes, as the instructions say, your paper should be approximately 1.5 pages, single spaced.
Do I have to reference a minimum number of sources?
It seems difficult to see how you could do this assignment well without referencing at least three sources that we’ve read.
I have uploaded all the pdf reading he have discussed in class
Also everything is coming from that pdf
Please No internet source
He only want stuff from the pdf I upload
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History
The modern world is the period of human history that succeeded the Middle age. The early modern period started around the early 16th century. During this period, significant historical milestones include the Protestant Reformation and the Age of Discovery. On the flip side, the late modern period began approximately mid-18th century. French, Industrial, Russian, and American Revolutions occurred during this period. The history of the modern world has encountered several scenarios, both detrimental and positive, to the wellness of humans. The most significant track of the history of the modern world shows that humanity has been steadily progressing toward more and more peace and prosperity for most individuals globally.
One of the greatest progresses experienced in the modern world is the antislavery movement. In Europe and the US, the idea of antislavery started to gain momentum during the 19th century (“Notes on Imperialism” n.p). The slave trade was banned in numerous European nations and the United States. On the other hand, after Latin American nations attained independence from Spain during the early 19th century, they all abolished slavery. Today, several rights against forced labor have been enacted into constitutions that prevent numerous people from exploitation. Therefore, the fight against slavery has led to progress to more peace and prosperity as enslaved people used to undergo tough times.
The situations surrounding diverse classes and people and forming their characters are becoming more assimilated in the modern world. Initially, diverse ranks, neighborhoods, professions, and trades lived in different worlds (Mill n.p). Today, these things read similar things, observe the same things, listen to similar things, travel to the same places, and have the same rights, their hope and fears are directed toward similar objects and even mechanisms of asserting them (Mill n.p). More importantly, assimilation is steadily skyrocketing where all...