HISTORY Choose one of the following questions to answer: In many ways, the nineteenth century was an era of expansion as European and American nations spread their wings across the globe. What were the factors that led to rise of Imperialism in the nineteenth century? Who were the winners and losers in this economic conquest? Why did some nations achieve success while others fell to the wayside? The early twentieth century witnessed two wars that were waged on a global scale, the likes of which had not been seen before, One of the biggest changes that occurred in these wars was the numerous civilian casualties. In what ways were non-military personnel placed in harms way? What may have accounted for this change in wartime strategies? What was the end result of these casualties? (i.e., global shifts in reaction?)