Imperialism

Conduct research on unethical business practices that corporations have been accused of, or found guilty of doing.

International Business: Ethics Assignment So far, we have seen many benefits of international business to consumers, governments/economies and the corporations themselves. Ethics deals with right and wrong; not necessarily legal and illegal. As we have discussed in class, different countries have varying cultures and laws that stem from them. As discussed in class, an international […]

How does Jules Ferry justify French imperialism? Or, why, according to Ferry, does France need to expand its colonial possessions?

Primary Source Read the selections, Jules Ferry, “Speech Before the French National Assembly,” and “Advertisements and Illustrations from British Books and Periodicals,” available on the course Blackboard page and then answer the following questions. Be sure to cite specific passages from the readings to support your answers. Answer the questions using complete sentences and paragraphs […]

What were the historical arguments for and against women’s suffrage, or right to vote? What role did women play in late-19th and early 20th century progressive reforms?

“New Womanhood” Answer the chosen essay prompt fully and completely. Include a main argument, which the rest of your essay will successfully refer to and strengthen. Use detailed and appropriate evidence from the course’s required readings. https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraID=9&smtid=2 https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/handout-a-background-essay-women-in-the-gilded-age (See attachments) Utilize a mix of both primary and secondary source material. Include body paragraphs that a) […]

What goals were the Imperialists trying to achieve and why did it ultimately become the path forward for the United States?

D2H American Imperialism was a hot topic debate in the United States by the turn of the 20th century. Imperialism was seen in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and even the hot topic of the election of 1900. What goals were the Imperialists trying to achieve and why did it ultimately become the path […]

What were the reasons for the colonization of the Congo? Do you think any of these reasons were justified?

Imperialism Discussion Answer the following questions in complete sentences, explaining your points thoughtfully and thoroughly. What were the reasons for the colonization of the Congo? Do you think any of these reasons were justified? explain your analysis thoroughly. You have all heard of the European Holocaust, but probably have not heard of the Genocide in […]

Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not?

Is the United States an Empire? Is correct to describe the United States as an empire? Why or why not? Discuss with reference to historical events and examples. Has the U.S. impact around the world been mostly benevolent or mostly damaging? Discuss and explain your thoughts. Background Materials 1. Chapter 17 https://openstax.org/books/american-government-3e/pages/17-introduction 2. J. Rufus […]

Write an essay discussing about how Nationalism and Colonialism and Imperialism shaped how women are portrayed in society in the past few centuries.

How Nationalism and Colonialism and Imperialism shaped how women are portrayed in society in the past few centuries.  Write an essay discussing about how Nationalism and Colonialism and Imperialism shaped how women are portrayed in society in the past few centuries.

Explain what makes the corporation a distinct form of business organization and why was it essential to US industrial expansion?

Short Essay Quiz 2 Answer ONE of the following three short answer questions (200 words MINIMUM). Be sure to answer the question as fully as you can (remember: 200 words MINIMUM), making specific references to any events relevant to the question. 1. What makes the corporation a distinct form of business organization and why was […]

Describe and compare the governments that emerged in Italy, Germany, Japan, and the USSR. Explain the role each of these regimes played in plunging the globe into World War II.

Imperialism Write an essays in one document the first one topic is (Historians think of the period from about 1850 to 1914 as the “Age of Imperialism,” a time when nations across Europe and the United States were either expanding or consolidating both at home and through overseas empires. Exactly how did the global map […]

Do you find that the Progressives were successful in making government responsive and improve the conditions of your chosen minority group?

Discussion: Industrialization, Imperialism, and America’s Entry Into WWI Post, pick two (2) of the following categories representing minority groups during 1880-1914: Women’s rights activists African Americans Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe Child workers Great Plain Indians Then, address the following for your selections: Explain the socio-economic status and challenges of your minority groups at […]

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