Final Essays

Question 1

Causes WWII

Answer 1

Alliances (Allied and axis powers)

Extreme nationalism
Colonialism
Armament

Question 2

End of WWI

Answer 2

Germany had to pay for the war

Goal for the allies was to weaken Germany as much as possible

Question 3

Reasons for use of atomic bomb on Japan

Answer 3

Saved American lives
-Invasion of Japan, similar to D-Day would have similar results in casualties on both sides if not worse.

2. Japanese were instructed and willing to fight to the death. The Japanese army still had over 2 1/2 million men
3. All alternative plans to the bomb would have prolonged the war and incurred significantly more casualties on both sides

It was necessary to shorten the war

Atomic bomb persuaded the emperor of Japan to end the war

Question 4

World history in our daily lives

Answer 4

Violence in other countries

War is hell

How do we coexist peacefully?
Alliances today are more economic, avoid extreme nationalism, stop colonialism, establish joint projects that help society

Stop or reduce nuclear armament

Build peace through diplomacy

Question 5

World history in our daily lives 2

Answer 5

Differences of opinions and ideologies

Expansion of land

Differences in race, religion can lead to hatred

Greed & power

Question 6

How to avoid conflict or war

Answer 6

Establish dialogue (diplomacy) (as long as communication is established)

Economic pressure

Have treaties to prevent expansion & nuclear armament

Question 7

Causes WWI

Answer 7

2 opposing alliances

Extreme nationalism, colonialism, growing economic power

Technological advances
(Tanks, machine guns, airplanes, submarines, etc.)