Discussion: Epic Changes in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapters 13, 14, and 15
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
For the initial post, address one of the following:

Option 1: Middle East
Examine the origins of the  Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and how it  has evolved/devolved over the centuries to the current time? Analyze  the role of the Balfour Declaration on Israel’s rebirth in 1948 and its  effectiveness in helping Jewish people in their quest to reclaim their  ancient homeland.

Option 2: African Nation State Development
Examine  some of the main (internal or external) reasons why the African people  were to develop into nation states later than most experts feel was  appropriate/normal. Examine the role of European imperial powers in  African nation state development.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references