Using your main course text and at least four readings from the companion reader, compare and contrast the interactions of European nations with: 
1. Sub Saharan Africa
2. The Islamic World
3. East Asia
Your task will be to research the topic and generate your own thesis about the different sets of interactions (e.g., Europeans with Africans vs. Europeans with the Islamic World vs. Europeans with East Asia). It should be 700 – 1000 words in length.  Be sure to cite your sources using the format of your preference (APA, Chicago, MLA, etc.).