HIST 410N week 1-8 latest edition 2021 update

Week 1 Discussion: The First Total War Initial Post Instructions World War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result of aggression by one entity towards another, notwithstanding the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian elements. Instead, it was...

Initial Post Instructions During the 1930s, much of the world seemed to give up on their hope for a democratic solution to their problems and instead turned to totalitarianism, both in Europe and in Asia. For the initial post, select and address one of the following: • Germany/Hitler • USS...

Week 4 Discussion: World War II Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, select and respond to one of the following options: • Option 1: Examine one or more major battles, including both the Axis and Allies strategies, the outcome of the battles, and the subsequent effects of the vict...

Week 5 Discussion: The Cold War Select one of the following smaller nations: • Korea • Vietnam • Cambodia • Cuba • Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection: • Examine how Cold War ...

Week 6 Discussion: Epic Changes in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Instructions For the initial post, address one of the following: Option 1: Middle East Examine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and how it has evolved/devolved over the centuries ...

Week 7 Discussion: Cold War and Communism Option 1: Examine the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1980s. Include the following in your discussion: • What were the main reasons for the collapse? • What role did the constant state of militarism and the costs of keeping up with the U.S. militar...

Week 8 Discussion: Brave New World • Option 1: Why wasn't the U.S. and its vastly superior intelligence and military able to stop these attacks? How effective are current measures in dealing with attack prevention? Have we really learned from past mistakes? • Option 2: What new problems did...