University:
East Georgia State College
Course:
HIST 2111 | Survey of U.S. History I
Academic year:

2021
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291

Pages:

1
Author:

Shyanne Johnson

U.S. HISTORY Study Guide Semester Units: o Unit 1: World War II (Prelude to War) o Unit 2: World War II (U.S. Involvement) o Unit 3: The Cold War o Unit 4: Civil Rights Movement o Unit 5: Vietnam War & Counterculture Movement o Unit 6: Foundations to Modern America Discussion Questions:  You will be required to answer one from the following pairs of questions. o A: Identify and discuss three ways in which Adolf Hitler used “fear” to elevate himself and the NAZI party politically and why millions of German people democratically elected him to power. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate your points. o B: Identify and explain two reasons why the United States of America dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. And discuss whether you believe this action was historically justified. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate your points. o o  A: Based upon what you have learned about the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, discuss how it compares to the challenges racial inequality faces today (2025) and how you believe these challenges should be corrected. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate your points. B: Explain the three options based upon the Cuban Missile Crisis activity performed in class. Discuss whether the United States’ historical decision was the best option and explain why. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate your points. You will be required to answer the following question. o Discuss President Nixon and how he viewed the office of the presidency. Identify and discuss three aspects of the Watergate Scandal. And explain how this event affected the United States of America. Be sure to provide examples to illustrate your points.