World War II

World War II

Discussion & Essay Questions

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    Big Picture

    1. World War II transformed Europe and America's relationship with Europe. In what ways was pre-WWII Europe unlike the Europe of today?
      • Could you imagine a similar conflict between the nations of Europe today?
        • Why or why not?
        • What ties them together?
      • What is most striking about America's response to the European turmoil of the 1930s?
    2. Where are today's international hot spots?
      • Do they seem similar to the European conflicts of the 1930s?
      • Is the United States similarly trying to avoid involvement? Explain.