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World History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Thirteen (view source)
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1. World War II: when, where, who and why? Explain.
As the name suggests, nations from every corner of the world were involved in World War II. It would be easier to list nations not involved than to list all that were involved. The key counties were Great Britain, France, Russia, and America. On the opposing side were Germany, Italy, and Japan. It began in Europe, in 1940, although Hitler and his allies had already seized countries. The war did not end in Japan until August 1945; V-E Day (Victory in Europe) was in May earlier that same year.
WW II was also a world war in regards to the area on which there was combat. It was fought throughout Continental Europe, Oceania, and there were even some bombings on Great Britain.
WWII is believed to be the result of the treaty that ended World War I. The treaty was far too harsh and left much animosity, even for those on the “winning” side, like Japan. Japan, Italy and Germany were very nationalistic, and felt slighted by the rest of the world. Their solution was to strike at those they felt were responsible for their situation, to seize land and antagonize the League of Nations. Those nations had little regard for human rights, and, Germany especially, believed that their nation and people were far superior to the rest of the world. Hitler’s “Final Solution” was to permanently exterminate anyone not part of what he considered to be the “Master Race”, especially Jews, who Hitler blamed for many of Germany’s problems.
2. Compare and contrast communism and fascism, with at least two examples of how they are similar and two examples of how they differ.
Communism and Fascism both have dictators, little regard for the rights of the people, and did not have time or room in their state for God. However, there is not much else that they have n common. Communism strives for a worldwide revolution, in which all are considered to be equal, and kept that way, while fascism considers its own nation to be best, and would subjugate the rest of the world. Fascism puts the nation and race above individuals, while communism in theory puts the world before the individual. In actuality, the government comes first and foremost. Communism despised personal wealth; fascism recognized that it made the nation stronger.
3. Why do you think Hitler and his supporters killed so many people? Explain.
4. Discuss the effect of communism spreading to China.
In the early 1900s, Russia was a weakened nation. Defeated by tiny Japan, subjected to 2 world wars and a brutal civil war that culminated in a revolution, Russia was not greatly admired, respected, or feared. China, however, was rising, quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. When China adopted communism, it gave the idea credibility. Also, by adopting Russia’s government choices, which made it the USSR, it tacitly allied itself with USSR, formerly known as Russia. This led to animosity, and occasionally open hostility with capitalist countries, and other countries that did not condone the communist’s disregard for human rights. China adopting communism helped some nations to see what a threat communism really was, leading to the Cold War. It gave the USSR an ally, making it a slightly more formidable opponent for the next half of the century.
5. Describe any aspect of the Cold War or the Korean War or the Spanish Civil War (with reference to Orwell, if you like).
6. How did technological advances or insights help the Allied forces? Be specific.
The Allied scientists, especially cryptologists, were key in winning the war. Without them, it might not have even been possible, and there would have undoubtedly been many more casualties. Enigma was one the major codes cracked, this one cracked by a Polish scientist. The math and reasoning used was ingenious, and helped tremendously in planning strategy. With the code cracked, the Allies could understand the messages they intercepted, and even send fake ones back, which they did on occasion.
7. Should the United States have entered World War II in Europe? Discuss.
1. World War II: when, where, who and why? Explain.
As the name suggests, nations from every corner of the world were involved in World War II. It would be easier to list nations not involved than to list all that were involved. The key counties were Great Britain, France, Russia, and America. On the opposing side were Germany, Italy, and Japan. It began in Europe, in 1940, although Hitler and his allies had already seized countries. The war did not end in Japan until August 1945; V-E Day (Victory in Europe) was in May earlier that same year.
WW II was also a world war in regards to the area on which there was combat. It was fought throughout Continental Europe, Oceania, and there were even some bombings on Great Britain.
WWII is believed to be the result of the treaty that ended World War I. The treaty was far too harsh and left much animosity, even for those on the “winning” side, like Japan. Japan, Italy and Germany were very nationalistic, and felt slighted by the rest of the world. Their solution was to strike at those they felt were responsible for their situation, to seize land and antagonize the League of Nations. Those nations had little regard for human rights, and, Germany especially, believed that their nation and people were far superior to the rest of the world. Hitler’s “Final Solution” was to permanently exterminate anyone not part of what he considered to be the “Master Race”, especially Jews, who Hitler blamed for many of Germany’s problems.
2. Compare and contrast communism and fascism, with at least two examples of how they are similar and two examples of how they differ.
Communism and Fascism both have dictators, little regard for the rights of the people, and did not have time or room in their state for God. However, there is not much else that they have n common. Communism strives for a worldwide revolution, in which all are considered to be equal, and kept that way, while fascism considers its own nation to be best, and would subjugate the rest of the world. Fascism puts the nation and race above individuals, while communism in theory puts the world before the individual. In actuality, the government comes first and foremost. Communism despised personal wealth; fascism recognized that it made the nation stronger.
3. Why do you think Hitler and his supporters killed so many people? Explain.
4. Discuss the effect of communism spreading to China.
In the early 1900s, Russia was a weakened nation. Defeated by tiny Japan, subjected to 2 world wars and a brutal civil war that culminated in a revolution, Russia was not greatly admired, respected, or feared. China, however, was rising, quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. When China adopted communism, it gave the idea credibility. Also, by adopting Russia’s government choices, which made it the USSR, it tacitly allied itself with USSR, formerly known as Russia. This led to animosity, and occasionally open hostility with capitalist countries, and other countries that did not condone the communist’s disregard for human rights. China adopting communism helped some nations to see what a threat communism really was, leading to the Cold War. It gave the USSR an ally, making it a slightly more formidable opponent for the next half of the century.
5. Describe any aspect of the Cold War or the Korean War or the Spanish Civil War (with reference to Orwell, if you like).
6. How did technological advances or insights help the Allied forces? Be specific.
The Allied scientists, especially cryptologists, were key in winning the war. Without them, it might not have even been possible, and there would have undoubtedly been many more casualties. Enigma was one the major codes cracked, this one cracked by a Polish scientist. The math and reasoning used was ingenious, and helped tremendously in planning strategy. With the code cracked, the Allies could understand the messages they intercepted, and even send fake ones back, which they did on occasion.
7. Should the United States have entered World War II in Europe? Discuss.