Unit 7 LEQs
1. Causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, NationalismPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which nationalism was the primary cause of World War I.
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2. Conduct and Consequences of World War I: Total War, Treaty of Versailles, League of NationsPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles effectively addressed the causes of World War I.
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3. Interwar Period: Economic Crisis (Great Depression), Rise of Totalitarian Regimes (Fascism, Communism)Prompt: Evaluate the extent to which the Great Depression contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in the interwar period.
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4. Causes and Conduct of World War II: Appeasement, Expansionist Policies, Global WarPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which appeasement contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
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5. Holocaust and Other GenocidesPrompt: Compare the causes and global responses to the Holocaust and one other 20th-century genocide.
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6. Postwar World: United Nations, Cold War BeginningsPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which the establishment of the United Nations marked a significant change in international relations following World War II.
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1. Causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, NationalismPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which nationalism was the primary cause of World War I.
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- Discuss the role of nationalism in escalating tensions (e.g., Serbian nationalism, Pan-Slavism, German and French nationalism).
- Compare nationalism’s role to other causes, such as militarism (arms race, naval buildup), alliances (Triple Entente, Triple Alliance), and imperialism (competition for colonies).
- Address continuity or change in how nationalism influenced global conflicts before and after WWI.
2. Conduct and Consequences of World War I: Total War, Treaty of Versailles, League of NationsPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which the Treaty of Versailles effectively addressed the causes of World War I.
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- Analyze how the Treaty of Versailles attempted to prevent future conflicts (e.g., war guilt clause, reparations, territorial adjustments, League of Nations).
- Discuss its effectiveness in addressing militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
- Consider its impact on Germany, the rise of totalitarianism, and its role in leading to World War II.
3. Interwar Period: Economic Crisis (Great Depression), Rise of Totalitarian Regimes (Fascism, Communism)Prompt: Evaluate the extent to which the Great Depression contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in the interwar period.
Considerations:
- Explain the economic impact of the Great Depression (unemployment, inflation, political instability).
- Analyze how the crisis led to the rise of fascist and communist leaders (e.g., Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, Stalin in the Soviet Union).
- Compare the role of economic instability to other factors, such as Treaty of Versailles grievances or ideological movements.
4. Causes and Conduct of World War II: Appeasement, Expansionist Policies, Global WarPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which appeasement contributed to the outbreak of World War II.
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- Explain how appeasement policies (e.g., Munich Agreement, lack of response to German rearmament and Rhineland occupation) encouraged expansionist policies by Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- Consider alternative causes, such as Treaty of Versailles failures, economic instability, or ideological conflicts.
- Discuss how appeasement shaped the early phase of WWII and its consequences for global conflict.
5. Holocaust and Other GenocidesPrompt: Compare the causes and global responses to the Holocaust and one other 20th-century genocide.
Considerations:
- Discuss the ideological and political causes of the Holocaust and another genocide (e.g., Armenian Genocide, Rwandan Genocide, Cambodian Genocide).
- Examine how world powers responded (or failed to respond) to these atrocities.
- Consider long-term impacts, such as international efforts to prevent future genocides (e.g., United Nations, human rights conventions).
6. Postwar World: United Nations, Cold War BeginningsPrompt: Evaluate the extent to which the establishment of the United Nations marked a significant change in international relations following World War II.
Considerations:
- Compare the League of Nations and the United Nations in structure, authority, and effectiveness.
- Discuss how Cold War tensions shaped the UN’s early role in global conflicts.
- Consider long-term impacts on peacekeeping, diplomacy, and global governance.