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 5 WRITING ASSIGNMENT
WEEK FIVE:
A NEW WORLD ORDER, 1939-1991
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:
Compare and contrast the competing aims of the various Allied and Axis powers during World War II. What fundamental flaws in Germany’s Nazi Regime and Japan’s Imperial Army made their loss inevitable?
In your opinion what was the turning point of World War II? Some historians argue that it was the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Midway, Hitler’s failed invasion of the USSR, or the Normandy Invasion. Use evidence to support your argument.
In the final weeks of the Second World War, an Iron Curtain descended across Europe the Soviet Union invaded Japan. In 1949, Germany divided in two and China’s Communist Party took over. How did these events lead to the creation of a “Domino Theory” in the West and lead to a series of proxy wars between global superpowers?
What events led to the collapse of communist governments across the globe in 1989? Why were the governments of Cuba, China, and North Korea able to remain intact during the Autumn of Nations?
briefly describe at least one example of how the Cold War played out through either economic aid or sanctions, nuclear espionage, or proxy wars between capitalist and communist factions in other countries.
