Essay #2

In a concise essay of a minimum of 3 pages, incorporate the answers to the following questions:

1. Why did the USA take the position of Isolationalism at the beginning of WWI and WWII?

2. Why was communism seen as a threat and what steps did the government take to try to put America forth as the leader of the free world?

3. Did the Treaty of Versailles plant the seeds of WWII?  Present one argument to support your answer.

4. Do you agree with the dropping of the bombs on Hiroshima?  Why or why not.

5.  Discuss three of the main reasons for the rise of the Civil rights movement.