I. Modern Imperialism

1			Discuss alternative explanations for late nineteenth-century imperialism. Develop what you feel is the best explanation.
2			Was colonial conquest part of a conscious, long-range scheme by various European governments, or was it simply something they fell into by accident or through the force of events? Explain.

II. Attacks on Liberal Civilization

3			Analyze the growth of Marxism and its appeal.
4			Compare the attacks leveled on liberalism from the left, from conservatives, and from others. What do they have in common?

III. Domestic Politics

5			What common threads run through political developments in several nations during this period?
6			What forces resulted in the shift to more liberal institutions and policies in Russia during the first decade of the twentieth century? Compared to Western Europe, how liberal were these reforms?