Week 11 World Perspectives

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Each answer should be at least two paragraphs. Use examples and/or quotes from the textbook to support your answers. Type in the answers directly below each question.

1. How did the rise of fascism in Europe and militarism in Japan connect to the Great Depression and the First World War?

2. How were World War I and World War II truly world wars?  In addition to the places where fighting actually took place, think about other issues such as the wars’ economic implications, changes in social relations, and the wars’ effects on politics and society.

3. What were some of the key outcomes of World War II and how did they differ from the results of World War I?