Analyze the impact did war have on the 20th century? Please consider World War I, World War II, and the Cold War when formulating your response. Also consider political, social, and economic (or industrial) effects.

Please answer ONE (1) of the following essay questions. Use the questions as a starting point in writing your essays. Be sure that your essay includes an introduction, thesis, evidence, and conclusion, and is cohesive. Also you must cite your sources (anything that is not general knowledge), including any ideas or information used from the discussion boards and your fellow classmates. Be sure to include class resources. You may also use outside sources, but be sure that they are reliable. You may not use encyclopedia sources for this course, including sites like wikipedia.org or about.com. Each of your essays should be 4-6 pages in length, double-spaced with Times New Roman 12-point font. Please use Chicago style of citation.

1. Analyze the impact did war have on the 20th century? Please consider World War I, World War II, and the Cold War when formulating your response. Also consider political, social, and economic (or industrial) effects.

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2. What impact did the Russian Revolution have on 20th Century Europe and Russia? What were the causes of the Russian Revolution? Who were the major figures involved? What was the result? What effects and consequences resulted from the Russian Revolution? When answering the question, please include not only the immediate effects of the Revolution, but also effects throughout the 20th century. Be sure to include specific detail and examples throughout your essay.

Cumulative Essay (50 points):

This final essay for the class is the chance for you to reflect on what you have learned over the past 8 weeks. This essay should be about 4-6 pages in length, double-spaced with Times New Roman 12-point font. Be sure to use course material, but you may also use outside sources, as long as they are reliable. Be sure that your essay includes an introduction, thesis, evidence, and conclusion, and are cohesive. Remember to cite information (not general knowledge), ideas, paraphrasing, data, and quotations using Chicago Style.

Pick one event, person, or thing from the 19th century (weeks 1-4) and compare it to one event, person, or thing from the 20th century (weeks 5-8). How did they affect the development of modern Europe (either through change or continuity)? What impact did they have, if any, outside of Europe? Which event in either the 19th or 20th century, do you argue had the most overall influence or affect on European society, culture, and/or politics?