Russia and Japan both pursued modernization.  Which country was more successful?  Which reached modernization first?  Was there outside influences?  Be sure to include specific examples for each country. This  post will close on March 1 at 5:00 PM.  

Why and in what stages did Britain abandon its policy of “splendid isolation” at the turn of the century?  Were these policies wise or would they of been better off with a different course? This post will close on March 1 at 5:00 PM.

How did Nietzsche and Freud challenge traditional morality?  This post will close on February 24 at 5:00 PM.

How did Nationalism contribute to the causes of the two world wars? This post will close on February 9 at 5:00 PM.  

Why did the Ottoman Empire attempt to reform itself between 1839 and 1914?  What was the result of these efforts? This post will close on February 8 at 5:00 PM