Answer each essay question with a minimum of 2 pages (double-spaced). Quotes should be limited to direct quotes from historical figures/documents and no more than 1-2 sentences. Each essay must include two separate sources.
1. Describe the events and acts/policies that led to the United States entrance into World War II. How did the U.S. mobilize its economy, society, and labor force? Briefly describe America’s “secret weapon.” From 1933-1945 the Nazi German regime and its allies murdered six million European Jews and others they considered “undesirables.” Based on your reading from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, describe the Holocaust, how it ended, and conclude with a brief summary of the survivor testimony that you read (be sure to include the survivor’s name). Why is it important to continue sharing the history of the Holocaust?
2. What was the Cold War? Describe three of the major events that took place during the Cold War era. Describe some of the lasting effects or legacies of the Cold War?
3. During the Civil Rights era, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X emerged as leaders of this prominent movement. Describe each leader and their differing beliefs and methods to bring about racial equality. Describe two major pieces of legislation passed in the 1960s as a result of the Civil Rights Movement. Select another group influenced by the Civil Rights Movement and describe their demands and how they made their voices heard.