Respond to the following prompt with critical and creative thought. Your response may include your own views and ideas from the assigned resources. You may also need to consider and write about views
WOH1022 SECTION 4 WRITING ASSIGNMENT
WEEK FOUR:
THE ANGEL OF HISTORY, 1914-1945
Details: In 300-500 words develop a written argument and historical explanation for any of the following essential questions found in your course notes for weeks 1-2. In order to receive full credit for the assignment, the answer in your essay should include at least one example from each of the following sources:
An example from our in-class lectures and discussions. (This can be a video link shared in class or a topic explained by the instructor.)
An example from your assigned readings (in parenthesis list the text author and page number).
A topic or term covered in your course notes or embedded powerpoint links, supplemented by your own independent research. (If using an outside resource make sure to list all of your references at the bottom of your submission).
An open-ended question that speculates at an alternative historical outcome, had the featured event or individual turned out or acted differently.
Students are welcome to choose any of the following questions to answer and explain:
What was the most important historical influence that led to the build-up for the First World War? Explain and contrast it against other contributing causes discussed.
What factors in Germany following the end of World War I, helped to bring about the rise of the Nazi Party in the early 1930s? How is it that a modern-industrial society under the direction of Adolph Hitler was capable of committing such horrors?
What factors in Germany following the end of World War I, helped to bring about the rise of the Nazi Party in the early 1930s? How is it that a modern-industrial society under the direction of Adolph Hitler was capable of committing such horrors?
Today there exists a small but vocal minority of Holocaust deniers. Additionally, the world has borne witness to a number of genocides since World War II. How can these deniers be silenced? Do you believe stronger awareness and education on the Holocaust’s lessons can help ensure “Never Again,” can become a reality?
How did the Treaty of Versailles directly contribute to World War II? What other 20th Century conflicts can be traced to the failure at Versailles?
