Why is cholera still a problem for many countries, even though people learned much about the disease and how it spreads during the London epidemic of 1846?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Today, cholera affects countries suffering from low development. Outbreaks occur in areas with poor sanitation, a lack of clean water, and limited access to proper healthcare. These countries often lack the necessary resources to prevent and treat outbreaks.
Describe three common issues that affect societies across places and times.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Common issues that affect societies across places and times include healthcare, disease, natural disasters, drought, unemployment, racism, war, pollution, over-use of resources, selecting leaders, high taxes, education, and relationships with other countries.
Describe the process you would use to make connections between events across different locations and times.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:In order to make connections between events across different locations and times, you would first need to decide which issue or event to examine. Once you have determined what you want to compare, it is necessary to gather supporting evidence. This will allow you to compare and contrast the event or issue across locations and times and make connections. Finally, you can draw conclusions about the issue, noting how the outcome affects us today.
Explain some of the reasons why the 2010 earthquake in Haiti was more destructive than the 2010 earthquake in Chile.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:Although the 2010 earthquake in Haiti registered lower on the Richter Scale than the one in Chile a month later, the Haiti quake was far more destructive. Haiti is a poorer country and has few resources to prepare for or cope with a massive earthquake. Unlike Chile, which has strict building codes, Haiti has poor construction, which is why most of the buildings in the capital city collapsed. Chile, having learned from experience from a devastating quake in 1960, not only has strict building codes, but also has safety training and school drills for dealing with an earthquake. The quake in Haiti also struck a major metropolitan area, while the Chile quake occurred about 70 miles from a large city. The death toll in Haiti was over 250,000, compared to less than 1,000 in Chile.
Choose an issue that is common among societies, such as poverty, racism, or gender inequality. Describe the issue and suggest ways you think a society might solve it.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Students may choose from a variety of issues, including desertification, pollution, drought, famine, racism, gender inequality, disease, healthcare, welfare, education, unemployment, taxation, economic problems, terrorism, war, political organization, city planning, etc. Unemployment is an issue many societies face. It becomes especially challenging during times of economic hardship. Governments often create public works programs to increase the number of jobs in the economy. Other options include stimulus packages designed to help put money back into the economy or to help private industries create more jobs.
Why is it necessary to have supporting evidence when making connections between events or issues in societies?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: It is important to have supporting evidence when making connections between events or issues in societies because accurate details are required to properly compare and contrast the events. When we compare the evidence, we can see similarities between causes, effects, and solutions.
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