1. Assess the reaction of Americans on the home front from 1941 to 1945. Explain how being separated by two oceans from physical devastation affected American behavior. How was the reaction of Americans to the 9/11 attacks similar or different than Pearl Harbor? What would the reaction of Americans today be to a large-scale attack on U.S. soil? (approx. 120 words)
2. How did the roles and expectations of women or minorities in the United States change during World War II? Were these changes permanent? How did the experiences from World War II shape the civil rights struggles of women or minority groups? (approx. 120 words)
3. Take a position on this statement and defend your position using evidence from the text: The United States should have been involved in Vietnam after 1945 through the early 1970s. (approx. 120 words)
4. What role did the media play in shaping public opinion in the United States about the Vietnam War? How was the impact of the media different from previous conflicts? (approx. 120 words)
Submit a fully-developed essay in response to the following question. Your essay should be approximately 500 to 1000 words (the equivalent of 2 to 4 typed, double-spaced pages) in length. All assignments should be a combination of solid research and personal evaluation of the data.
5. The Korean War is often called "the forgotten war." Why? Argue the causes of the war, the military phases of the war, the results of the war, and our continuing commitment of troops and diplomatic efforts to that part of the world. Be sure to support your claims using evidence from the texts. (500 to 1000 words)
6. As in World War I, in World War II the United States joined the Allied side years after the war began. Why did this occur? Once America did join, what was it about the presence of the United States in the war that most effectively turned the tide for the Allies? Be sure to discuss the impact of the entry of the United States in the war on the goals and strategy of the allies. (500 to 1000 words)