• References: You will need to properly cite your response by providing in-text citations for the references you use indicating the reading and the page where the information came from. If you use any additional sources beyond those provided in Canvas, you will also need to add the full bibliographic reference in a Bibliography section at the bottom of the page. The evidence provided for your response MUST come from published references and be cited./n• ● . Review all the readings posted in Canvas dealing with theories as to what happened in Easter Island. 。 Twilight at Easter (long and in narrative style - so feel free to skim through) 。 Rethinking the Fall of Easter Island 。 Easter Island Revisited 。 Revisiting Rapa Nui (Easter Island) "Ecocide" 。 Humans, Climate or Introduced Rats - which is to blame for the woodland destruction on prehistoric Rapa Nui (Easter Island)? Compare and contrast the main theories of the authors from these readings about what happened in Easter Island. Explain what you believe actually happened and why. You can combine ideas from multiple theories or select one over the other. However, you must explain and defend your rationale for why you believe what you believe actually happened. Length: Aim for 700 words for your response. You will NOT be penalized if you go beyond 750 words.

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