Description Pick a person, invention, group/organization, event, or idea that you believe is deeply significant for understanding the modern world. Construct an argument about its significance. The topic is the prompt that I was given. I need to write a two page topic proposal where I explain the who, what, when, where of the subject, what larger historical themes it relates to, and why I'm interested. Then explain what sources will be used, and why an essay format is best for explaining the topic. Also outline what you will need to learn to complete the project.