History Projects!!

If you need a separate History Project because she cannot meet that in your LTI project then this is where an assignment/project will be posted.  It will meet the State standards for US. and World Histories.  Check which one you need and see if there is a possible project or essay for you. Possible topics are listed below.  For all projects and essay you must use at least one primary source document.

World History A or B or both.

WORLD WAR  II

1. How and why was Germany allowed to annex Austria and the Sudetenland? Was there any justification for Britain and France’s policy of appeasement?

2. Discuss the role that Italy played in World War II. How did the nation become involved in the conflict? How did its participation affect the direction of the war and Germany’s fortunes?

3. Discuss the issues surrounding the United States’ decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. What motives were behind this action, and what arguments have been made against it?

4. Explain how the situation in Europe immediately following the fall of Germany led directly to the Cold War. In your opinion, should the Western Allies have acted to oppose Soviet domination of Eastern Europe?

INDUSTRIALIZATION

1. Railroads formed the “push” for much of the industrialization in America. How did this occur and what about the Railroads created this effect on the Industrial Revolution.

2. How did Industrialization and Immigration work together to create rapid growing and powerful cities?   

3. Explain what reform is and provide specific examples that took place during American industrialization and Great Depression?

WORLD WAR I

1. What is trench warfare, and why was so much of World War I dominated by this method of fighting? Consider such elements as technology, strategy, attitudes of leaders, and any other factors you can think of. How did trench warfare affect the duration of the war?

2. After the war, Germany was punished much more severely than were the remnants of Austria-Hungary. Do you think this was reasonable? In your answer, consider the roles each country shared in starting and escalating the war. Also consider the roles of Serbia and Russia.

3. How did the use of new technologies during World War I influence the war? Which sides benefited the most from which technologies? Did any of them play a role in either lengthening or in shortening the war? Which technologies were the most important?

4. Discuss the U.S. policy on American troops serving in Europe during World War I. Why do you think American commanders were hesitant to allow U.S. soldiers to serve in British and French regiments? What effect did this policy have on America’s relations with the other Allied countries?

5. What was the Schlieffen Plan and why was it unsuccessful during World War I?

WORLD HISTORY A