Entries by Sarah Kaelo

What factors helped to blunt the impact of mercantilism and cause unrest in the colonies?

Discussion board: (Ch. 6) By following mercantilism, the British government thought their policies would strengthen the empire. What factors helped to blunt the impact of mercantilism and cause unrest in the colonies? How might the problems contribute to the American desire for independence? Your discussion of the topic should have: A minimum of 350 words […]

How many ships did Bartholomew Roberts capture in his pirate career?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooa7kCt8NyM (Links to an external site.) The Golden Age of Piracy time index 9:44 to 43:55 Pirate flags are also known as the “Jolly Roger.” According to the documentary, what is considered to be the origin story of this nickname? How were pirate captains usually chosen? According to the documentary, was “walking the plank” a common […]

 tells us about the effects of slavery on African peoples and peoples of  African descent

Question 1:  In 250-300 words, analyze Immanuel Kant’s “What is Enlightenment?” (http://www.columbia.edu/acis/ets/CCREAD/etscc/kant.htmllink) a  product of its times. Why were Kant’s ideas considered radical at this  moment? Why might they be considered dangerous? Use specific historical  examples to provide context and at least one quotation (with  parenthetical citation) to make your point. Question 2:   In 250-300 words, analyze […]

 Evaluate the effects of industrialization on working people.

Using two (2) readings on the Revolutions of Industrialization: (Links are provided) Leeds Woolen Workers’ Petition (1786), attacking the effects of machinery – https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1786machines.asp Fredrich Engels, “Industrial Manchester” (1844), excerpts from The Condition of the Working Class in England, (1845) – https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1844engels.asp Edwin Chadwick (1803-1890): Report on Sanitary Conditions, 1842 – https://victorianweb.org/history/chadwick2.html Women Miners in the English Coal Pits, 1842 – https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1842womenminers.asp Texts […]