Monday, June 1, 2015

Class in Colonial Latin America

Got to "Castas."  Read the summary and examine the images.  What do these documents reflect about Spanish attitudes and life in colonial Latin America?  Post your response as a comment to this post.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

R&R Thesis Statement: North Korea


While North Korea is on the brink of war due to the juche ideology and cult following of the Kim Dynasty, government filtered media blinds the citizens to the reality that other countries see which is the country is collapsing and people are suffering.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Thesis Statement- Uyghur Minority

Based on the political, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to the proof of discrimination against the Uyghur minority from "mainstream" China it can be concluded that the consequences are both international and diplomatic. 

Monday, May 11, 2015

Considering SE Asia: Homo Florensiesis

How did the discovery of Homo florensiensis impact the understanding of human evolution?  Be sure to provide specific details from the activity in your response.

Considering SE Asia: French Indochina

What global events contributed to French withdrawal and US intervention in Indochina?  Your response should include at least some of the following terms: Cold War, United Nations, nationalism, proxy war.


Considering SE Asia: East Timor Reflection

What do you predict will happen to East Timor?  Be sure to include details from the activity in your response.

Considering SE Asia: Myanmar Reflection

How have geography and history shaped the development of Myanmar?  Use specific evidence from the activity to support your argument.