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HISTORY DISCURSIVE ESSAY QUESTIONS
1. To what extent did the division of Europe during the Cold War from 1945 to 1961 impact political, economic,
and social developments in Eastern and Western Europe?
Answer: This question requires an analysis of the political, economic, and social impacts of the division of Europe
during the Cold War. The answer should discuss the establishment of rival political systems (communism vs.
capitalism), the economic disparities between Eastern and Western Europe, the influence of the superpowers
(United States and Soviet Union) on political and economic systems, and the social consequences of living in a
divided Europe.
I. Introduction Remember to
further expand
A. Background on the division of Europe during the Cold War
each section with
B. Thesis statement highlighting the impact on politics, economy, and society relevant details,
evidence, and
analysis in your
final essay.
II. Political impacts of the division
A. Discussion on the establishment of rival political systems (communism vs. capitalism)
B. Analysis of the influence of superpowers on political structures
C. Examples of political tensions and conflicts in Eastern and Western Europe
III. Economic impacts of the division
A. Examination of economic disparities between Eastern and Western Europe
B. Analysis of economic policies and systems in both regions
C. Impact of superpower interventions on economic development
IV. Social impacts of the division
A. Examination of societal differences and cultural influences
B. Discussion on restrictions on freedom of movement and communication
C. Analysis of social consequences and divisions in families and communities
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the main points discussed
HISTORY DISCURSIVE ESSAY QUESTIONS
1. To what extent did the division of Europe during the Cold War from 1945 to 1961 impact political, economic,
and social developments in Eastern and Western Europe?
Answer: This question requires an analysis of the political, economic, and social impacts of the division of Europe
during the Cold War. The answer should discuss the establishment of rival political systems (communism vs.
capitalism), the economic disparities between Eastern and Western Europe, the influence of the superpowers
(United States and Soviet Union) on political and economic systems, and the social consequences of living in a
divided Europe.
I. Introduction Remember to
further expand
A. Background on the division of Europe during the Cold War
each section with
B. Thesis statement highlighting the impact on politics, economy, and society relevant details,
evidence, and
analysis in your
final essay.
II. Political impacts of the division
A. Discussion on the establishment of rival political systems (communism vs. capitalism)
B. Analysis of the influence of superpowers on political structures
C. Examples of political tensions and conflicts in Eastern and Western Europe
III. Economic impacts of the division
A. Examination of economic disparities between Eastern and Western Europe
B. Analysis of economic policies and systems in both regions
C. Impact of superpower interventions on economic development
IV. Social impacts of the division
A. Examination of societal differences and cultural influences
B. Discussion on restrictions on freedom of movement and communication
C. Analysis of social consequences and divisions in families and communities
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the main points discussed
