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1. Political Crises.  Explain some of the key events that led up to the Civil War.  What social and political trends do you see behind these events?  Do you think the war was the result of poor leadership, or was it due to forces that nobody could control?

1. California Connected.  Describe some of the ways California changed after becoming part of the United States.  How did developments in transportation and agriculture help shape the modern state we see today?  How were events in California related to events in the rest of the country?  (You may use Connecting California, Sections V-VII and also the Conclusion.)

1. California Connected.  Describe some of the ways California changed after becoming part of the United States.  How did developments in transportation and agriculture help shape the modern state we see today?  How were events in California related to events in the rest of the country?  (You may use Connecting California, Sections V-VII and also the Conclusion.)

  The Old South.  Explain how the South developed as a distinct region between 1820 and 1860.  Describe some of the different cultures or social classes in the region.  Explain how slavery played a key role in shaping the South.

1. Comparative Cultures.  Compare the cultural development of two societies, on two different continents.  Discuss how factors such as family, gender, religion, or community life, played a role in the history of each society.   How are these societies similar to our own society today?

1. Comparative Cultures.  Compare the cultural development of two societies, on two different continents.  Discuss how factors such as family, gender, religion, or community life, played a role in the history of each society.   How are these societies similar to our own society today?

1. Economics. Compare and contrast the economies of two different historical regions (Mesoamerica, India, Oceania, etc.).  Tell how the economies grew and changed over time. How did new inventions, agricultural techniques, and business practices change these regions?

1. Economics. Compare and contrast the economies of two different historical regions (Mesoamerica, India, Oceania, etc.).  Tell how the economies grew and changed over time. How did new inventions, agricultural techniques, and business practices change these regions?

1. Comparative Philosophy. Choose two philosophical or religious traditions discussed in the book, such as Confucianism, Jainism and Islam.  Compare and contrast their values and worldviews.  How did these philosophical differences affect the actions of the people?

1. War and Peace.  Examine the dynamics of war and peace in three different time periods.  What are the causes and consequences of war?   Which societies achieved the most stability?  Are peaceful societies more prosperous?  Use specific examples to develop your points.