Colonialism
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The World in Turmoil
This course will introduce you to some key issues in the history of the twentieth century. The issues with which the course deals are central to an understanding of the most turbulent century in the…
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French Colonial History
On August 26, 1789, the French National Assembly voted to adopt the “Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.” Its first article began, “Men are born and remain free and equal in rights.” Yet…
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Colonial Identities and the Legacy of Empire
This course will explore the role that European, but particularly French and British, colonialism played in the shaping of ethnic and national identities. One aim of the course is to find the commonalities between British…
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Colonialism, Race, and Identity
In 1500, European states controlled roughly seven percent of the world’s land; by 1914, the figure was closer to 85 percent. In this history course, we investigate this staggering transformation and examine its consequences for…