• Clear demonstration that you read the text and material under LESSONS carefully. You do this by showing
your engagement with text: quotes, arguing with text points, etc
• A direct response to the question. Read it carefully to make sure you know exactly what it is asking.
In a short essay, compare the key lessons of the historical approach to the key lessons of the geographical
approach. What do we learn from history? Is it a reliable guide? How is geography getting its revenge (Kaplan
article). Why has geography become more relevant?.
Admittedly this is a pretty open question that can be approached from a number of different points of view.
Their is no right or wrong answer. A good answer will demonstrate familiarity with the text material and make a
good argument in support of your position.
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