Assignment
Instructions
There are two sections in this discussion forum.
You are required to answer a question from each section.
You must select either Question 1A or Question 1B from Section A AND then proceed to follow the directions in Section B.
You must give equal attention to both sections.
Be sure to refer to the relevant documents in the Unit 7 content area.
Also, watch these youtube videos to help you frame your post:
1. "Archdukes, Cynicism, and World War I: Crash Course World History #36"
2. "The Great Depression: Crash Course US History #33"
3. "USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War: Crash Course World History #39".
SECTION A
1. Based on your knowledge in this course so far, what lessons do you think the world should learn from:
A. the two global wars of the twentieth century
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B. The Great Depression
There is no right or wrong answer here, but your opinion must be supported by evidence. You should use dates, specific names of people and places, and discuss the relevant facts to back up your assessment.
Your answer must specify what these lessons are (or if lessons could not be learned at all) and which groups, persons, or nations these lessons should be applied to. Remember you must provide specific examples and analyses with evidence to support your answer.
SECTION B
Select 3 appropriate countries from the list provided to answer either Question #1 OR Question #2 below.
Countries (Select 3)
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United States
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Russia
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China
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Germany
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Italy
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Vietnam
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Korea
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France
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Britain
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Guatemala
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Cuba
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Japan
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Spain
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Algeria
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South Africa
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QUESTIONS (Answer all of Question 1 OR all of Question 2).
Question 1.
A. How did the first country you selected become communist?
B. Discuss the rise of fascism in your second selected country.
C. Describe the Cold War in your third selected country.
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Question 2.
A. What role did foreign intervention play in the communist revolution which took place in the first country you selected?
B. Explain the foreign influences which gave rise to the fascist government in the second country you selected.
C. How did the leader(s) of the third country you selected respond to the Cold War?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.