In order to reach asia, christopher columbus thought that it would be wise to

a) bargain with the italian city-states
b) bribe the muslim traders in the middle east
c) sail west instead of east
d) sail around the southern tip of africa

One of the main problems with the indian reservation system was that government agents took land from settlers to give to american indians. dealt dishonestly with american indian families. did not understand the power structure of american indian tribes. gave land to settlers who removed american indians.

Explain how social darwinism impact imperialism.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.