Posted: November 4th, 2016

What have been some of the many understandings of freedom in the world before, during, and after the Twentieth Century?

)What have been some of the many understandings of freedom in the world before, during, and after the Twentieth Century? What are some of the current discussions about the nature of freedom and where are their conflicts concerning freedom today? Why?
2) The Twentieth Century was called The Killing Century. Why? What were the impacts of such killing and death? Can killing be necessary and, essentially, good? Why or why not?
3) Based on the class readings and discussions, etc. discuss some cultural divides between East and West. Can these divides be bridged? Why or why not?
4) As we close the class, what are four main questions or assumptions that must be tackled or answered within the next four to five years? How can history help us negotiate these challenges?
5) How did the roles of women and minorities change during the 20th Century? Where were their successes and failures?
6) The 20th Century brought on the idea of The Mass. Explain in detail several subjects that experienced such mass and detail the changes or effects, positive and negative, of the concept of mass.
7) What were the causes and effects of European (and/or Asian) imperialism?