World War II

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Week 4 Discussion: World War II

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 5, 6

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, select and respond to one of the following options:

· Option 1: Examine one or more major battles, including both the Axis and Allies strategies, the outcome of the battles, and the subsequent effects of the victory/defeat. Include an examination of the technologies that were crucial factors in the battle.

· Option 2: Examine the Nazi ideology in wiping out an entire ethnic group.

· How could any modern and so-called advanced and evolved nation like Germany go along so willingly with the mass murder of at least 11 million civilians?

· How were the Germans able to construct the facilities they built for their "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" so as to commit genocide on an industrial scale?

Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

· Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)

· Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references