“What ideas or events from the Age of Imperialism still influence the modern world?”
The writing prompt for this week’s reflective writing answers the question- “What ideas or events from the Age of Imperialism still influence the modern world?”
Be specific connecting the past to the present with examples from the events from Week 5.
You have freedom to personalize the reflective writing to your own life within the answer, but specific examples from the Student resources and text readings must be given.
Your reflective writing piece must be a minimum of 150 words (about a 15-sentence paragraph),
The writing must include at least one direct in-text citation to materials from the week and include a references section directly after the paragraph.
For grading expectations please view the attached rubric.
Textbook Readings:
The Human Story by James Davis
Please read Chapters 15-16 (pages 248-276)
An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage
Please read Chapters 9 (pages 145-170)
Please read Future Shock Chapter 4
