Paragraphs on Alternative Visions of the 19th
Century
(class 19)

Notes:

1) This assignment, like ALL assignments in this class, must be typed. See handout on class expectations

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hussein_s_19.doc

THIS IS ASSIGNMENT 19


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1) The textbook authors argue that the Ghost Dance among Native Americans, Wahhabism in the Arabian Peninsula, the Fulani in what is now Senegal & Nigeria, and the Taiping Rebellion in China were all remarkably similar -- in part because they all responded to the same forces. What two significant and additional similarities do all the movements share that warrants placing them in the same chapter, despite their geographic and cultural differences? Give an example from each movement for each similarity. Your paragraphs might look like this then:

The ghost Dance among the Native Americans, Wahhabism in the Arabian Peninsula, the Fulani in what is now Senegal and Nigeria, and the Taiping Rebellion share X and Y similarity, despite their geographic and cultural differences. (Explanation of similarity X). (Example of similarity X from the Ghost Dance). (Example of similarity X from the Arabian Peninsula). (Example of similarity X from the Fulani). (Example of similarity X from the Taiping Rebellion). (Explanation of similarity Y). (Example of similarity Y from the Ghost Dance). (Example of similarity Y from the Arabian Peninsula).( Example of similarity Y from the Fulani). (Example of similarity Y from the Taiping Rebellion).

 

Done well and concisely, then, your response to Question 1 could be completed in as few as 11 sentences. Be sure to use your own words.

2) The textbook on p. 240 argues that the popular uprisings described in the chapter "challenged an emerging nineteenth-century order based [in part]. . .on laissez-faire capitalism." Read the "Azamgarb Proclamation" on p. 267 of the textbook; then, in a paragraph organized around the familiar claim/evidence/warrant structure, explain how the Azamgarb Proclamation demonstrates that the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as the Sepoy Revolt) was partially a response by Indians of the intrusion of laissez-faire capitalism.

Hints:

A) Be sure to use a direct quotation of no more than 8 words from the document to support your claim. If you are having trouble reducing your quotation to 8 or fewer words, see here.

B) Be specific in explaining how and why the Indians perceived laissez-faire capitalism as damaging. Be very clear in explaining what particular aspects of laissez-faire capitalism would -- according to the revolt's leaders -- hurt Indian economic interests and why.

C) Merely asserting that laissez-faire capitalism "damaged" the Indian economy will not be sufficient for full credit; you have to explain HOW and WHY WHICH aspecst of laissez-faire capitalism would produce WHAT type of damage. Obviously, you will have to have a firm grasp on the meaning of "laissez-faire capitalism"; moreover, this question builds upon the R. Marks reading and lecture -- so be sure to refer to your notes from then (which is precisely why I stressed that you take good notes...)

Your paragraphs might look like this then:

 

(cl) The Indian Rebellion of 1857 emerged in part because of Indian resistence to the consequences of the liassez-faire capitalism the British had imposed on them. For example, Indian anger against liassez-faire capitalism can be seen in the Azambarb Proclamation as evidence which Bahadur Shaw argues,_________________(put quotation here_________________. Bahadur Shaw's words reveal the source of Indian anger because________put warrant here________________________.

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