Long 19th Century Writing Assignment
Project instructions:
The Long 19th century powerpoint and transcript contains elements from every section of the course to date.

This short writing assignment has 2 components and is worth 100 points.

Answer one of the questions below in a 3 page essay.

You should complete your essay on the first 2 pages and on the 3rd sheet you must provide one turabian style bibliographical citation.

RUBRIC: Essay format: 20pts. Properly supported opinions: 30pts. Adequate research & quality content: 20pts. Correct turabian bibliography style citation from internet

source material: 30pts.

Questions:

1. Why was it difficult for non-European societies to match European economic and military achievements during the Long 19th Century? Why was it hard to industrialize?

2. If one compares India to the Ottoman Empire or China, was it more or less advantageous to be a European colony as opposed to a target of European interference

during the 19th century?