By Emily Sandford

Big History

Peoples and EmpiresConquering seems to

be the reoccurring theme in Peoples and Empires. First with the Greeks and the Romans, and now with the United States, whether to conquer land or to spread democracy.

Peoples and EmpiresPagden contrasts the

empire to the city state and how the two are run.

Peoples and EmpiresThe creation of race

through the advances and devastation of empires. The holocaust as an example of trying to wipe out the Jews as an entire race.

Guns, Germs, and SteelSuppression seems

to be a major theme of the two episode, not only by the Europeans, but also by the diseases they carried with them.

Guns, Germs, and SteelAdvancement due to

global positioning was another theme. Colonies that were located on the North African latitude lines had better crops and more advantage over other colonies that weren’t.

Guns, Germs, and SteelDomestication was

the last theme. Without domesticating animals, the Europeans would not be as advance, nor would disease have been spread around the world the way it was.

Origins of SlaveryExploitation of the

slave and the ground they used for cultivation showed up as a theme in the Origins of Slavery.

Origins of SlaveryThis article showed

the beginnings of imperialism. It seemed to be birthed from geed and exploitation.