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What were the reasons for the colonization of the Congo? Do you think any of these reasons were justified? explain your analysis thoroughly.

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Assessments

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 […]

What does it say about dictatorship and democracy, authoritarianism and other topics and leadership covered in chapters 1,4,5, 6, 8 and 12? What kind of leader is Duterte? What surprised you about this story?

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Assessments

Watch Frontline’s documentary “On the President’s Orders”. Why is Duterte waging war on his own people? What does it say about the nature of conflict in the Philippines? What does it say about dictatorship and democracy, authoritarianism and other topics and leadership covered in chapters 1,4,5, 6, 8 and 12? What kind of leader is […]

What is Japan’s new geoeconomic strategy? Why is Japan an underappreciated power? Why is Japan a harbinger state?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Assessments

What is Japan’s new geoeconomic strategy? Why is Japan an underappreciated power? Why is Japan a harbinger state? Discuss these issues, and make and support your argument with logical explanation and empirical evidence, by referring to the readings and the video. Be sure to offer concrete examples and illustrations to support your claims wherever possible. […]

What is comparative advantage? Why do countries trade what they trade? Discuss by referring to Irwin, chapter 2.

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Assessments

Read Douglas Irwin, Free Trade Under Fire, fifth edition and other required readings and answer the questions that Irwin tries to answer in his book: What’s so good about trade, why do governments restrict trade, and why is trade policy so controversial? What is Irwin’s answers and arguments? Assess his arguments and make your arguments […]

What were the concurring and dissenting opinions? How many judges decided for the defendant and how many justices decided against the defendant? What was the final verdict from the judge or the jury, if it was a jury trial?

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Assessments

In one or two paragraphs, provide a general overview of the case that serves as a snapshot of what the case is about and how it ended up in your state high court. A summary is using your words to write a brief history of the case. Do not give your opinion or your interpretation […]

What is the “invisible hand of peace” and how—and under what conditions—does capitalism bring peace? What is McDonald’s answer and argument?

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Assessments

Read the assigned pages (pp. 1–76) of Patrick J. McDonald, The Invisible Hand of Peace: Capitalism, The War Machine, and International Relations Theory, and answer the question that the author tries to answer in this book: What is the “invisible hand of peace” and how—and under what conditions—does capitalism bring peace? What is McDonald’s answer […]

Describe how Paris was transformed during the nineteenth century. What were the most important public spaces in the city after Haussmann’s public works projects?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Assessments

Answer both questions in short essay form (2-4 paragraphs), based on the lectures and readings. Use 12-point font, double spacing, and 1” margins. Give notes for all quotations. Write the essays in a word processor, save in a PDF file, and submit it on Canvas at Assignments/Midterm Essays. Due Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:59 PM […]

Which two categories of civil liberties are most endangered? Which freedoms seem most secure? Which civil liberties are most fundamental to preserving a free society?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Assessments

Bill of Rights If you could only keep two out of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which two would you retain? Consider: Which two categories of civil liberties are most endangered? Which freedoms seem most secure? Which civil liberties are most fundamental to preserving a free society? What other reasons do have for […]

What changes should be made to the election system that might improve or protect the integrity of elections?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Assessments

Analyzing the 2022 Midterm Elections Considering the 2022 midterms elections, among other factors, -How would you evaluate the health of the United States election system? – What are the system’s main vulnerabilities? – What are its enduring strengths? -What changes should be made to the election system that might improve or protect the integrity of […]

Discuss the Pew Center quiz results in the context of the other readings. Were you surprised by the category that the Pew Center tool placed you in? Do these categories help you understand ideology?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Assessments

Take the Pew Center’s political ideology quiz found here: Quiz. Political Typology Quiz Study your results, and also read about the other ideological categories. Discuss the Pew Center quiz results in the context of the other readings. Were you surprised by the category that the Pew Center tool placed you in? Do these categories help […]

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What were the reasons for the colonization of the Congo? Do you think any of these reasons were justified? explain your analysis thoroughly.

What does it say about dictatorship and democracy, authoritarianism and other topics and leadership covered in chapters 1,4,5, 6, 8 and 12? What kind of leader is Duterte? What surprised you about this story?

What is Japan’s new geoeconomic strategy? Why is Japan an underappreciated power? Why is Japan a harbinger state?

What is comparative advantage? Why do countries trade what they trade? Discuss by referring to Irwin, chapter 2.

What were the concurring and dissenting opinions? How many judges decided for the defendant and how many justices decided against the defendant? What was the final verdict from the judge or the jury, if it was a jury trial?

What is the “invisible hand of peace” and how—and under what conditions—does capitalism bring peace? What is McDonald’s answer and argument?

Describe how Paris was transformed during the nineteenth century. What were the most important public spaces in the city after Haussmann’s public works projects?

Which two categories of civil liberties are most endangered? Which freedoms seem most secure? Which civil liberties are most fundamental to preserving a free society?

What changes should be made to the election system that might improve or protect the integrity of elections?

Discuss the Pew Center quiz results in the context of the other readings. Were you surprised by the category that the Pew Center tool placed you in? Do these categories help you understand ideology?