Final

World History, Spring 2017 / Andrews

Final Exam

Please respond to 5 questions/prompts, spending 5 minutes on each.

1) Compare the two “waves” of colonialism as described by Strayer.

2) Should the United States continue to celebrate Columbus Day? Why or why not? If it’s helpful, you may reference a system of ethical values such as the Hallmarks in your answer.

3) Ultimately, the Americas are better off because of the European colonization that began in the late 1400s. Is this a true statement? Why or why not?

4) Why was the 20^th Century considered a “century of crisis” for Europe?

5) One could argue that, on a global scale, the Industrial Revolution was the most important event in human history. What are the facts that support this argument? Are they convincing? Why or why not?

6) 19^th Century abolitionist Harriet Tubman, a black woman, will soon appear on the front of the US $20 bill, and Andrew Jackson will move to the back. Is this a historically appropriate change? Is it a change consistent with the Hallmarks of the SND? See article here:  http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/20/news/10-bill-hamilton-20-tubman/index.html