...the image of agrarian America c. An irresistible destiny to accomplish this essential duty (Miller, 2008). 1. The indigenous peoples, with very few exceptions, reacted violently and there was a great loss of life including the complete genocide of some native populations (Miller, 2008). B. Describe the causes and goals of one violent and one nonviolent revolution a. Violent- American Revolution 1775-1783, the goal was American independence. i. Taxation without representation ii. Stamp Act iii. Deprivation of liberties (Bbc.co.uk, 2014) b. Nonviolent- Indian Independence Movement i. Gandhi advocated non-violent protests to “wear down” the British 1. Non-cooperation movement 1920-1922 2. Civil Disobedience Movement 1930-1931 3. Quit India Movement 1942 (Historytoday.com, 2014) C. Compare the strategies of the two revolutions that you discussed in part B. The difference between the two are obvious. In the American Revolution, violence against the British occupiers was used to disrupt and destroy thereby advancing the political and social agendas whereas Gandhi advocated the use of widespread non-violent civil disobedience in order to frustrate...
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...GKE1 Task 3 A, A1, B, B1, Aubert Lisa Aubert Western Governors University GKE1 Task 3 A, A1, B, B1, Aubert Part A, A1 What is colonialism and how did it affect North America? How did the natives respond? Colonialism is the characteristics of a specific colony of people that have established a new territory yet still is under the authority of the parent country that sent them. In 1607, the king of England sent an assembly of employed men to North America with a dedicated purpose to establish new business for increased wealth, first colonized in Jamestown, Virginia. They were greeted by the Indian natives and a peaceful relationship was formed. They established a union of trust and traded goods such as corn, tobacco, metal tools to name a few. As time went on, the Indian natives were apprehensive and suspicious regarding the colonist’s agenda and soon stopped trading. As a result, the colonists began to die for lack of food. The colonists retaliated by force, initiating raids, stealing food, and then burning the native’s homes. English monarchy sent a fleet for reinforcement which led to the massacre of the Indians thus allowing them to take governmental control over the colonized land and bring the English domain to the New World. The Indian Massacre of 1622 is one example of war. This was a war in which both sides tried to annihilate each other. It had begun when the Indians realized that the settlers were mainly concerned with taking all their land away from them...
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...1 Geography and the Development and Diffusion of Human Societies GKE TASK 1 Michelle Murray Western Governors University GKE Task1 2 A. The two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates are substantial examples of geographical and environmental factors that impacted the development of the Mesopotamia civilization. Mesopotamia- “known as the land between two rivers”. (Hollar,2011). Details Tigris river is 1180 miles long deeper but shorter than the Euphrates river. The Euphrates River is 1700 miles long and not as deep only flat boats can ride along this river. (Hollar,2011). I believe both rivers contributed to the Mesopotamia civilization and were significant geographical and environmental factors. The two rivers were a point of focus from the beginning. They provided rich soil perfect for agriculture, deposits of mud and clay to build their community, mode of transportation and water for irrigation for crops. The use of these valleys’ soil and water were signs of innovation and exchange. The Mesopotamians made the Fertile Crescent fertile with their irrigation technology. (Keita,n.d) They had to create an irrigation system so they could better operate the river’s water. Along with the fertile soil, proper irrigation and organized labor they reaped the benefits of the land. They were able to grow a surplus of food not only for the community...
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...Evaluation Summary for Themes in U.S. and World History: GKE Task 3 Final Score: Does not Meet Overall comments: The work identifies Africa as an area that experienced imperialism. The African reaction is well discussed. However, the rise of imperialism is not addressed and two appropriate revolutions need to be compared. Detailed Results (Rubric used: GKE Task 3) Articulation of Response (clarity, organization, mechanics) (0) Unsatisfactory (1) Needs Revision (2) Satisfactory The candidate provides unsatisfactory articulation of response. The candidate provides weak articulation of response. The candidate provides adequate articulation of response. Criterion Score: 2.00 Comments on this criterion: The articulation of response is adequate. A. Imperialism or Colonialism (0) Unsatisfactory (1) Needs Revision (2) Satisfactory The candidate does not provide a logical discussion of the rise of imperialism or colonialism in 1 area of the world from the given list. The candidate provides a logical discussion, with insufficient detail, of the rise of imperialism or colonialism in 1 area of the world from the given list. The candidate provides a logical discussion, with sufficient detail, of the rise of imperialism or colonialism in 1 area of the world from the given list. Criterion Score: 0.00 Comments on this criterion: The work identifies Africa as an area that experienced colonialism/ imperialism. However, no discussion is provided explaining the rise...
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...The Two Most Significant Social or Political Changes by Martin Luther Nefertiti Aziz GKE TASK 2A Western Governors University There are many great reformers of history like Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Benazir Bhutto but I chose to write my essay on Martin Luther who in my opinion one of the greatest reformers of all time . Without even planning to Martin Luther would become one of the great reformers of Christianity and alter the course of Christianity and Western past forever. To me the two most significant social or political changes that occurred as a result of the actions of Martin Luther was the writing of the “Ninety-Nine Theses” with led to the protestant reformation and the translation of the bible in Germany Born to father Hans and mother Margaretta in Eisleben, Germany, in 1483, Martin Luther was one of a family of ten. Although Martin was born in Eisleben his father Hans a prominent business moved his family to Mansfeld and from there Martin went on to become one of the most significant figures in history. In his younger year Martin Luther spent his time as monk and scholar but in 1517 Martin Luther produced a document condemning the Catholic Church's unethical customs of retailing “pleasures” to pardon wickedness. His “Ninety-Five Theses”, which promoted two central beliefs, the first belief is that the Bible is the fundamental religious authority and the second was that individuals may grasp...
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...GKE Task 2 Laura Hofmann WGU Benazir Bhutto (6/21/53-12/27/07), became the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan and the first woman to lead an Islamic Nation in 1988, after launching a campaign as candidate for the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), an organization established to resist military dictatorship. Benazir, first born daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was educated at Radcliffe, where she received her BA in 1973, then went on to Oxford where she studied Political Science and Economics, receiving another BA in 1977. She was raised with her 2 brothers and 2 sisters by parents who taught their children they had an “obligation to repay society for all that had been provided”, and were encouraged to have careers that benefitted people. (Bhutto, 2008, p. 39) Benazir dedicated her life to fighting for democracy for Pakistan. Her father was elected as Prime Minister in 1977, but was overthrown and jailed within days of taking power. Benazir was placed under house arrest with her mother and brothers. After her father’s execution in 1979, she took over the PPP and continued her father’s work of fighting for democracy in Pakistan. After being arrested multiple times and detained for over 3 years, enduring brutal treatment in jail, solitary confinement and illness she was exiled in 1984, and moved to London with 2 brothers. (Abhinav, 2013) Bhutto returned to Pakistan in 1986, and immediately began calling for the resignation of the Government responsible for her father’s death...
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