The author of Unworthy Republic has a discussion of language in the introduction that you read both concerning the language of the period and language that we use to describe the period. Why is this important?
What else does he say he is arguing (his thesis is found in that introduction, so you should be able to find it without
any other use of the book!) (If you search the web for the book you should get a preview of the book which has the introduction)

What is the biggest difference in citiz en participation in government between ancient athens and the modern united states?

What triumphs did the late 19th century witness in the realms of industrial growth, urbanization, and technological innovation? what challenges did these developments pose for urban dwellers, workers, and recent immigrants? how did city officials and everyday citizens respond to these challenges?

For in this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?