ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2024
UNIQUE NO.701831
DUE DATE: 26 AUGUST 2024
, HSY2601
Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024
Unique number: 701831
Due date: 26 August 2024
Themes in the 19th Century History: Power and the Western World
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ANSWER 1
The Historical Grounds for the Rise of Racist Beliefs in the 19th Century
The 19th century witnessed a significant rise in racist beliefs, driven by a confluence of
historical, social, and economic factors. This era, marked by rapid colonial expansion,
scientific exploration, and social upheaval, provided fertile ground for the proliferation
of racial ideologies. Understanding the origins and development of these racist beliefs
requires a closer examination of the influences that shaped societal attitudes towards
race during this period.
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