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| − | This is the final written assignment of the course. Answer five of the following (seven for honors):
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| − | 1. List, by order of influence, who you think were the five most influential persons in all of world history. | + | 1. The negotiations at the end of a war can as important as the war itself in influencing the future. Discuss, with specific examples from both World War I and II. |
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| − | 2. List, by order of influence, what you think were the five most influential "breakthroughs" or ideas in all of world history. | + | 2. Who do think was the most influential person in the 20th century in a good way, and who do you think was the most influential person in the 20th centuray in a bad way? Explain your answer. |
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| | 3. Compare and contrast World War II to World War I, focusing on their causes and effects rather than specific battles. | | 3. Compare and contrast World War II to World War I, focusing on their causes and effects rather than specific battles. |
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| − | 4. Add three terms and descriptions (five for credit for two questions) to the Study Guide. | + | 4. Write an essay of at least 200 words on any aspect of world history. |
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| − | 5. Write an essay of at least 200 words on any aspect of world history. | + | 5. Explain why the "Enigma" was so important. |
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| − | 6. Describe the role played by cryptology in [[World War II]], including discussion of the "Enigma". | + | 6. Do you agree with how President Truman ended World War II with Japan? Include a discussion of Japan's nationalism in your answer. |
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| − | 7. Does history repeat itself? Explain, with some examples. | + | 7. Who was right in how they handled the Korean War, President Truman or General Douglas MacArthur? Explain, with an explanation of the "Inchon Landing." |
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| − | 8. After taking this course, what do you think about world history helps predict the future? Include a specific example. | + | 8. Discuss any issue or controversy related to World War II ''in Europe''. |
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| − | 9. Who was right, President Truman or General Douglas MacArthur? Explain. | + | 9. What was "fascism"? Explain. |
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| − | 10. Discuss any issue or controversy related to World War II. | + | 10. Explain what the "Cold War" was, and give an example of a conflict that occurred during it, such as the Berlin Wall. |
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| | [[Category:World History lectures]] | | [[Category:World History lectures]] |