American colonies

Based on research, analyze if Europeans might be held accountable for transmitting Old World diseases to people in the Western Hemisphere.

HIST405N Case Study Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic: Option 1: Exploration and Effects on Native Americans Explain what motivated the European world powers to explore the Americas. Describe the economic effects of exploration based on the Colombian exchange. Analyze the effects of exploration on […]

In a 4-5 page paper, Times New Roman 12 pt double-spaced, respond: How did the British Empire’s policies toward the American Colonies succeed and fail?

Assignment In a 4-5 page paper, Times New Roman 12 pt double-spaced, respond: How did the British Empire’s policies toward the American Colonies succeed and fail? Which policies do you feel were most successful, which were the most damaging? How did these failures lead to revolution?  

Describe in what ways the practice of slavery was different between each colonial region in British North America.

Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 Link (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.) Assignment include the following: Explain how and why slavery developed in the American colonies. Describe in what ways the practice of slavery was different between each colonial region […]

Construct an essay where you evaluate and ultimately judge the impacts specific politicians or political decisions made with regard to slavery in American history.

The questions are: To what extent did politics complicate the issue of slavery in both the American colonies and the United States after the Revolution? How did politicians and political acts impact, expand, or limit the institution of slavery throughout its existence in North America? Construct an essay where you evaluate and ultimately judge the […]

If you were alive in the 1600s as a migrant, what would be the greater appeal of the American colonies, freedom of religion or economic opportunity? Why?

If you were alive in the 1600s as a migrant, what would be the greater appeal of the American colonies: freedom of religion or economic opportunity? Why? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

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