Find Context (1 point), definition (2points), and significance (2points) for a total of 5 for each term below.
The 10 key terms:
1. The Columbian Exchange
2. Silver and sugar economies
3. Fossil Capitalism
4. Carbon Democracy
5. Mass destruction mining and the making of sacrifice zones
6. The Green Revolution
7. Infinite Soil and the idea of Utilitarian Nature
8. United States as Imperial Power
9. War and new machines/technologies
10. Urbanization as an environmental problem
Here is Example of key term number 1 that I find.
The Columbian Exchange is a general term used to describe
all the things that were transferred by Europeans (from Europe, Asia, and
Africa) to the Americas, and vice versa, during the age of exploration and
colonization. The Columbian Exchange refers to a period of cultural and
biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds. This includes the transfer
of agricultural goods, such as plants and animals, manufactured goods, as well
as the exchange of foreign diseases such as smallpox, influenza, and typhus.
Beginning after Columbus’ discovery in 1492 the exchange lasted throughout the
years of expansion and discovery. The Columbian Exchange impacted the social
and cultural makeup of both sides of the Atlantic. As we discussed in lecture,
advancements in agricultural production, evolution of warfare, increased
mortality rates and education are a few examples of the effect of the Columbian
Exchange on both Europeans and Native Americans. Studying the Columbian
Exchange is a way to better understand the relationship between the Native
Americans and European explorers, conquerors, and colonizers.
Following the example given, all you need to do is look them up on any website, copy and paste
definition, context, and significance BUT it needs to be related to the lecture
(the class I am taking right now) otherwise it would be considered as off
topic. I will attach some readings that
relate to class. You can also find the relationship between key terms.
You will need to place the term
within its historical context, define it by capturing the major points, and
explain why the term is significant to our historical understanding and/or our
understanding of contemporary global society. Where applicable, it is important
that you use concrete historical examples. Very important note: all of this
will inevitably require relating the term to certain other key terms from the
same and/or different lectures. Read your notes, review power points, make analytical
connections. Practice, practice, practice. Context is worth 1 point, the definition
is worth 2, and significance is worth 2 for a total of 5 for each term.
For context, you need to pretend your Teaching Assistants
know little about the key terms. Locate it in its historical moment; give
background information that is necessary for understanding the key term, both
definition and significance. For a definition, this part of the answer will
vary based on what the key term is. In essence, you are identifying the facts
of the key term. Define it. This could entail discussing the historical actors
involved along with their objectives, the term as a historical process, the term
as mentality or ideological belief, the term as a scientific concept, the power
relations involved, the environmental dynamics, and so on. Significance is more
open-ended but still needs to be founded on logical and fact-based thinking. What
are the historical effects of the term? Why should we find it important in the way
it shaped our modern world and/or our relations with our surrounding environment?
You are also expected to use reading content for at least 3 of the key
terms. Failure to use reading material in your answers of at least 3 key terms
will result in significant point deduction. Hint, review your readings and
reading notes, and catch up on readings if you’ve fallen behind.
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