Write the following essay of roughly 1500 words (6 pages). Remember, you are writing an essay, not simply answering each of the questions in order. You must have a thesis, a well organized argument that develops your thesis, and specific examples as evidence to support your points. Write an essay about the world today based upon your historical understanding of the world as developed in this course. Among the issues you should think about are: – the political problems of the world today (the role of government, relations between nations, democracy vs. authoritarianism, etc.); – the economic situation of the world today based upon your understanding of the history of capitalism (global trade, economic inequality, etc.); – the challenge of climate change (historical origins and possible solutions). What have we learned in this course that helps you understand the world today? Look at specific examples – both from the historical past and the contemporary global situation.
