Wwi, Wwii and the Cold War
Unit 7 Writing Assignment
Review 7.2
Final Short Paper
Throughout the course readings, discussions, and short papers you have explored events, topics, and themes in history that range from 1877 to the present.
As this course concludes consider all that has been covered. Select any two events/topics/themes that we have learned about that you feel are essential to understanding America as it is today and explain why.
Take the time to think carefully about this topic and conduct research that supports your ideas. Feel free to engage in a dialogue on this with your peers in the General Questions forum. At the end of Module Eight you will submit a final short paper.
As always, please refer to the Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics folder for specifics in developing your paper. However, please note this final short paper should be TWO to THREE pages in length to adequately cover your topics. Be sure to use specifics and cite sources that have been covered throughout the term.
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There were many reasons that the United States entered into World War I. Some of these included unlimited Submarine warfare, the Sussex Pledge being broken, and the Zimmerman Telegram. Although the sinking of the Lusitania (May 1915) was before the US entered into World War 1, it was one of the events that lead up to the US involvement. I thought it was interesting that there were newspaper advertisements paid for by the German Embassy that said that any ship traveling to into the European War Zone did so at their own risk and they were potential targets for German submarines. I believe that many of the ships at that time were being used both to transport travelers and arms and munitions to help in the war effort. The Lusitania was actually in fact carrying 4,200 cases of small arms ammunition. This made them a legitimate target for the Germans. Usually, the attackers would send out a
Review 7.2
Final Short Paper
Throughout the course readings, discussions, and short papers you have explored events, topics, and themes in history that range from 1877 to the present.
As this course concludes consider all that has been covered. Select any two events/topics/themes that we have learned about that you feel are essential to understanding America as it is today and explain why.
Take the time to think carefully about this topic and conduct research that supports your ideas. Feel free to engage in a dialogue on this with your peers in the General Questions forum. At the end of Module Eight you will submit a final short paper.
As always, please refer to the Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics folder for specifics in developing your paper. However, please note this final short paper should be TWO to THREE pages in length to adequately cover your topics. Be sure to use specifics and cite sources that have been covered throughout the term.
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There were many reasons that the United States entered into World War I. Some of these included unlimited Submarine warfare, the Sussex Pledge being broken, and the Zimmerman Telegram. Although the sinking of the Lusitania (May 1915) was before the US entered into World War 1, it was one of the events that lead up to the US involvement. I thought it was interesting that there were newspaper advertisements paid for by the German Embassy that said that any ship traveling to into the European War Zone did so at their own risk and they were potential targets for German submarines. I believe that many of the ships at that time were being used both to transport travelers and arms and munitions to help in the war effort. The Lusitania was actually in fact carrying 4,200 cases of small arms ammunition. This made them a legitimate target for the Germans. Usually, the attackers would send out a
Citations: Byrnes, Rebecca, (Aug 2008), Cold War Origins: Impact of WWII, Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://www.suite101.com/content/wwii-impact-on-cold-war-a62274 Cold War, Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War Cold War Historical Timeline, (n.d.) Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://www.historyking.com/World-War/cold-war/Cold-War-Historical-Timeline.html Pollock, Matthew, (n.d.) World War II US History 1900- Present, Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://mp082.k12.sd.us/U_S_History_index.htm Summary of the Cold War, Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://www.historyking.com/World-War/cold-war/Summary-Of-The-Cold-War.html Why did the Cold War begin? Retrieved 5/25/2011 from http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1256065 Final thoughts World War I was the war that brought the United States to the forefront of being a major force in the world. With the help of advances in technology we became a strong contender in this war. Joining forces with our allies brought together an even stronger group. World War II we, once again showed our strength through our knowledge of advanced technology and weapons. Our advanced weapons brought us into the forefront of the Cold War. The two opposing groups in the Cold War were the strongest. They both wanted to ‘out do’ one another. Fear of another World War and mass destruction, I think, held both sides back in waging this type of destructive war. They both knew the damage that could be done to the world and possibly to humanity. I think that the major wars and their results showed that the United States is a strong country that can fight when needed and take the time to recover.