Based on what we have learned so far, what was the most important theme/trend/event in the making of the modern world that we’ve talked about so far?(i.e. the

class: World Civilization II

Based on what we have learned so far, what was the most important theme/trend/event in the making of the modern world that we’ve talked about so far (i.e. the world that we have inherited)?

You must make an explicit or implicit argument/claim that aims to convince the reader or viewer of the importance of the theme/trend/event that you’ve chosen.

Explicit: The responses of the "colonized" people to empires were the most important events in forging our world because _____________________.

Implicit: Performance or visual representation that highlights the ways in which local/indigenous responses to empire were important.

You must use evidence/examples from the  support your claim. This is an evidence-based exercise not an opinion/reflection piece.