Monday, November 6

History of the Americas TAKE HOME QUESTIONS




TAKE HOME ESSAY! (30 points)
Please choose ONE of the following essay questions. Then, using your readings and notes, COMPLETELY and ACCURATELY answer the question. Your essay should contain DIRECT supporting quotes from your reading and notes. Also, I expect your essay to be properly footnoted. If you are confused about citation in any way, use www.citationmachine.net


Your essay must have a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 1500. It is to be turned in either on hard copy or electronic mail by 1:30 PM, November 7th.

NO ESSAYS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.

1. Please explain the political, economic and societal impact of the Spanish institution of encomienda.

2. Please, using the colonial model, analyze the Conquest of Mexico. After doing so, please highlight the differences and similarities that exist between the colonial experience on the island of Hispanola and modern day Mexico.

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