Description
Pick one of the following:
OPTION A
After reading the chapter on World War one and the info at the WWI Links to an external site.websites that include videos, pictures, and articles about WWI, answer the following questions. What factors led to the outbreak of Links to an external site.WWI? Why was it longer, more costly, and more deadly than anticipatedLinks to an external site.? What were the long-term consequences of WWILinks to an external site.? You are not required to use all of the embedded links I have provided, but they will help broaden and deepen your understanding. If you would like to include more information, you can use outside online sources that end in .edu or .org. Please remember to respond to one other person, as usual.
OPTION B
After reading our e-text, consider Africa and how it was divided between rival imperial powers in the 19th century. Please answer the following questions using our text and web links (as many as you need to help you develop a deep understanding) for this assignment. How did European attitudes about Africans lead to European colonization of AfricaLinks to an external site.? Give specific examples of people such as Cecil RhodesLinks to an external site.. European imperialism had several effects on Africa. Identify and analyze several of those effects. Be sure to include specific examples such as the Berlin ConferenceLinks to an external site., apartheidLinks to an external site., Belgian CongoLinks to an external site….If you would like to include more information, you can use outside online sources that end in .edu or .org. Wikipedia or AI sources are not allowed. Please remember to respond to one other person’s post.
The following optional video is a great way to learn more about the Scramble for Africa. It is an optional way to learn more.
OPTION C
As with Africa and India, some areas also experienced the long arm of European imperialism. After reading our e-text and using any of the embedded link material on the Opium WarsLinks to an external site.you find helpful, discuss the wars. What were they, when did they happen, and why? What were the consequences of the Opium Wars for China? If you would like to include more information, you can use outside online sources that end in .edu or .org. Wikipedia or AI sources are not allowed. Please remember to respond to another person.
The following optional video is a great learning opportunity to expand upon our book coverage. It is optional.
OPTION D
After reading our e-text, discuss no man’s land in WWI. Why was it called no man’s land? What technologies, inventions, and circumstances made the trenches so deadly? What ethical issues are raised by chemical warfare? What consequences did WWI have in areas of warfare, but also for the people who served in the war? If you would like to include more information, you can use outside online sources that end in .edu or .org. Wikipedia or AI sources are not allowed. Please remember to respond to another person.
Option E
After completing our readings, discuss the factors that led to WWII. Please consider issues of appeasement, the Versailles Treaty, nationalism, economics, and political ideologies. Key events and significant people are essential parts of a complete answer. If you would like to include more information, you can use outside online sources that end in .edu or .org. Wikipedia or AI sources are not allowed, please. Please remember to respond to another person.
Outcomes and Objectives
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be assessed on the following learning outcomes using our weekly discussion and peer response and an optional short quiz:
Analyze primary and secondary sources and explain how they support a thesis statement.
Explain relationships between the causes of historical events and their effects.
Describe a relevant individual involved in an historical event and explain his/her significance in this event.
OBJECTIVES
1. Understanding the Foundations of Imperialism:
Analyze the political, economic, and ideological motivations behind European imperialism.
Examine the technological and military advancements that facilitated imperial expansion.
2. Understanding the Complexities of World War I:
Explore the multi-faceted causes of World War I, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the alliance system.
Analyze the major battles and strategies, and understand the war’s transformation from a traditional to a total war.
Examine the social, economic, and political impact of World War I on various countries.
3. Examining the Interwar Period:
Study the political and economic aftermath of World War I, mainly focusing on the Treaty of Versailles and its repercussions.
Investigate the rise of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and Japan and understand their motives and actions leading to World War II.
Explore the cultural and intellectual shifts of the 1920s and 1930s, including the Great Depression and its global effects.
4. Delving into World War II:
Assess the causes of World War II, considering the failings of the Treaty of Versailles, appeasement policies, and the ambitions of Axis powers.
Understand the significant military campaigns, the development and use of advanced weaponry, and the concept of total war.
Analyze the role of ideology in World War II, with a focus on fascism, Nazism, and imperialism.
5. Post-War Reconstruction and the New World Order:
Examine the immediate aftermath of World War II, including the Nuremberg Trials and the establishment of the United Nations.
Understand the geopolitical shifts, the beginning of the Cold War, and the division of Europe.
Discuss the process of decolonization and its impacts on the global landscape.
6. Reflecting on the Lessons of History:
Encourage a critical understanding of how these historical events have shaped contemporary global politics and society.
Foster an appreciation of the importance of international cooperation and conflict resolution.
Reflect on the moral and ethical lessons learned from these conflicts and their relevance today.
Instructions
INITIAL POST:
Please remember I am looking for a minimum of 350 words for your main post, in which you show your understanding of our Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), which are part of the concepts and themes explored in the course, and how your readings relate to them. I’ll be looking for you to quote or paraphrase material from the readings to support your answer. When you quote or paraphrase material, which you should do to support your work :-), be sure to cite. I will be looking to see quotes (cited) or paraphrased and referenced material. Use any citation style – MLA, APA, and Chicago styles are all fine. MLA is the easiest, but I know them all. A simple in-text citation is also perfect for me (Feres, Lecture). Even when paraphrasing, please reference the material at the end of your post.
REPLY POSTS(S):
You will also respond to another student with the same due date during the same period. The response should be a minimum of 150 words. Your response should be substantive. I do not want you to agree or disagree but rather comment on why you agree or disagree, raise more points, indicate commonalities or differences, discuss the issue as it relates to our readings, and raise new questions about which we can all think. The response can be a well-developed paragraph of 150 words at maximum. A sentence will not get you credit. I don’t want you to respond with “Great job. Keep it up.”
