Why was the Panama Canal built? Which country started the project? Which country finished it? Give at least two reasons as to why it took so long to be completed.
Why did Germany help Lenin get back to Russia after Nicholas II abdicated? What was Lenin's underlying purpose in drawing out peace talks with Germany after he took control of Russia?
Choose two nations from the following: Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Japan. Compare and contrast how nationalistic movements within each country along with the influence of Westen powers helped shape them with either similar or different results.
Explain the different politcal, economic and social philosophies that the leaders of France, Great Britain and the United States has in regard to the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. Which of these leaders got a Treaty that mose closely resembked his desires? Why? What compromises were made? Also explain how Germany responded to the treaty? And finally, whose philosophies for the Treaty do you most agree with?