Each chapter of our text concludes with a major assessment labeled as “So What?”

Each chapter of our text concludes with a major assessment labeled as
“So What?” You must do two of these of your choice. The first essay is due by Friday
at 11:59AM Beijing time during our second week. The second essay is due by Friday
11:59AM Beijing time during our fourth week. These require a 500 word response and
must cite specific material that is relevant from our text and from my lectures. These
assessments press you to connect the past and present thoughtfully. For example, the
“So What?” prompt from the chapter “Exceptional Empire” asks you to consider the
interpretations of historians such as Charles Edel, commenting about the lessons
afforded for today by scrutinizing the architects of interventionist foreign policy.
Don’t write “Exceptional Empire” this chapter! and don’t use AI or CHATGPT!!!