Overview: Some historians argue that individuals such as Napoleon or Hitler are the driving motors of history. Others disagree and posit that instead these famous individuals emerge into the spotlight and create unprecedented change because of historical circumstances. In this assignment, you will choose one historical figure, watch a series of videos about the individuals early life and career and decide if it was the individual who made history or whether historical events, including prevailing ideas at the time and personal circumstances, shaped the individual. Here are your choices:
Napoleon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrbiSUgZEbg
Lenin: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/vladimir-lenin
Gandhi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCI3nswuYyc
Darwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNPbjtej1Hk
After watching the videos, using your textbook and doing outside research, write a coherent essay answering examining the issue of individual vs. circumstances. Some questions to consider while writing your essay:
How did the actions of your chosen historical figure shape the course of history?
How was this individual shaped by the historical times in which they lived or other circumstances in his life?
Which has played a greater role in determining the shape of history — ideas or individuals?
Requirements: Papers must be at least 1000 words long.
Students need to refer to video, the textbook and other information.
MLA citation
Details: The goal of this assignment is to get you think about the role of the individual and events in history.
References: Textbook (chapter depends on your chosen figure)
Module (section depends on your chosen figure)
MLA citation
Resources: ALC
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