Assignment task:
Q1. Describe the ways in which the industrial revolution changed society in Britain. In your response think about all the aspects of change (Social; Political; Interactions between humans and the environment; Cultural; Economic). Remember to mention the rise of cities and trade unions.
Q2. Write a response that begins with a strong thesis about the changes the industrial revolution brought about and their effects.
Incorporate the various changes into the three body paragraphs. You could combine elements like Social and Cultural change into one paragraph.
End with a conclusion and a commentary on the historic importance of this revolution not just for the time when it occurred but for the times that followed it as well.
Q3. Detail why the Industrial Revolution enabled the imperialistic desires of the European powers (and to some extent the U.S.) to materialize. What advantages did these industrialized nations have over their underdeveloped conquests?
Q4. Describe the role of the United States in WWII?
When did they officially enter the war and what pushed them into the conflict?
Where and how did they fight?
Q5. What is the difference between dependency theory and modernization theory?
Q6. What are some of the causes of the recent rise in Xenophobia?