What have been or are some of the major challenges to western ideals and power since the end of the Cold War?Discuss

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At the end of the Cold War, some scholars argued that the history of Western Civilization had come to an “end.” Events since then have led other scholars to argue that the West was entering into a new era of challenges rooted in a variety of environmental, global, and cultural issues.

Utilizing at least eight sources from Lesson Modules 5-8, discuss some ways in which western society evolved during and after the Cold War period. What did the “bi-polar” world mean for international relations? How have ideas related to race, class, and gender changed since the mid-20th century?

(Or, in what ways have they not?) What have been or are some of the major challenges to western ideals and power since the end of the Cold War?

Do these ideas, events, and people lead you to believe that history reveals “progress” over time? Or, is change simply neutral, neither positive nor negative? Can there be an “End of History”?

Include an introduction and conclusion

Utilize at least eight sources

Use at least one direct quote from each source. A quote should be relevant to the point the student is making but not longer than 2-3 sentences.

A good paragraph will consist of 4-6 sentences each, including a topic sentence and a transition to the next idea. Paragraphs should be organized around a single point or idea and be sufficiently developed and supported with facts or examples

A good rule of thumb is to discuss one primary document per paragraph.

Citations can be handled in two ways. (1) Use parenthetical (Herodotus, The Histories) at the end of a sentence or paragraph. Or, (2) references from primary documents can be handled in-text. For example: According to Herodotus, “History is…”

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