UCalgary Western Europe & Byzantium Circa & Central Asia Ruling Since 1218 Essay Each response must be in formal essay form with an introduction; developed
UCalgary Western Europe & Byzantium Circa & Central Asia Ruling Since 1218 Essay Each response must be in formal essay form with an introduction; developed paragraphs and conclusions. I am expecting each of you to demonstrate your understanding of the English language and to make your responses clear, concise and easy to follow. No short-cuts, abbreviations, or other obstructions from formal English!! This applies to all responses from this point forward!! Use the example [of a solid essay] I provide under Files for guidance!!
Please send one file only with responses to all questions;One essay after the other please.
Chapter 11:
1. Discuss what you deem to be the seven most important items covered in the chapter. Be sure to explain the importance of each of the seven items. Your selections should show an overview of the entire chapters rather than be concentrated in one section of the book.
2. Which information interested you the most? The least. Explain your reasoning for each.
Chapter 12:
1. Discuss what you deem to be the seven most important items covered in the chapter. Be sure to explain the importance of each of the seven items.
This is the book:
https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/history-textbooks/2/
attached is the example essay Note: In this example, students were required to only discuss five events–you must
discuss eight!!
Chapter 30 deals with the effects of the Cold War and decolonization after World War II.
It highlights the struggles between the U.S. and the Soviet Union as both emerged as war
victors and global super powers. It also highlights the ideological conflicts between the
two nations and the source of their differences. The chapter ends with a discussion of
the Vietnam war.
The first event that I deem to be most important in chapter 30 is the Cuban Missile
Crisis in 1962. This event was the climax of tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet
Union during the Cold War. When Cuba began its socialist regime the U.S. looked
down upon it and tried to put an end to it in an attempt to prevent the spread of
communism. Cuba developed a relationship with the Soviet Union after they embraced
the notion that the U.S. would not let them govern themselves in peace. The Soviet Union
took advantage of this situation by secretly shipping missiles to Cuba. When the U.S.
found out, they ordered Russia to withdraw the missiles or prepare for war. With tensions
at their height and the world holding its breath the Soviet Union agreed to withdraw its
missiles and the U.S. withdrew theirs from Turkey. This is important because this is the
closest the world had come to all-out nuclear war. Additionally, it is a defining moment
in the Cold War.
The second event that I deem to be most important is the Vietnam War that took
place between 1965-1975. The war began as an offensive to prevent the spread of
communism and was influenced by the fabricated Gulf of Tonkin incident. By 1965 there
were over 200,000 American military personnel in Vietnam. The war became the first
majority televised war in history. The wars brutal jungle fighting and use of volatile
chemicals like Napalm and Agent Orange left much of the world in shock and horror.
Additionally, the guerilla tactics of the enemy made it hard for American military to
distinguish between Vietcong and civilians. This confusion led to numerous civilian
deaths that elevated tensions around the world and at home. The anti-war sentiment and
growing social changes in the U.S. took a large toll on the American government and
public. Vietname is a very important war in American history. It had lasting effects on the
American culture at the time and its effects can still be seen today.
The third event that I deem to be most important is the competition between
Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong for control of China after World War II. Once Japan
had been removed from China, Chiang Kai-sheks Guomindang fought Mao Zedongs
Chinese Communist party for control of China. Though Kai-sheks army had more
weapons and control of major cities, Zedong and the communist party emerged as victors
with help from experience in World War II. Once in control, the communists
revolutionized the country from top to bottom. They expanded education and farming
programs. This event is important because it is the founding of modern day China.
Likewise, Mao Zedong would initiate many reforms in the coming years in an attempt to
transform the country.
The fourth event that I deem to be most important is Kwame Nkrumah leading
Ghana to independence. Nkrumah became the first prime minister of Ghana after leading
the country to independence from Britain. He emphasized Pan-African unity and the
importance of nation-building. This is important because it was the first of many
countries that gained freedom from their European rulers after World War II.
Additionally, Nkrumah became a symbol of African unity and independence in Africa
and around the world.
The fifth event that I deem to be most important is the Hungarian uprising in
1956. In this uprising, the Hungarian people revolted against their Soviet communist
government. This rebellion led the Soviets to invade and forcefully enforce their
communist regime, again. Many rebels were imprisoned or executed and the revolt was
crushed. This is important because it shows a country revolting against the Soviet Union
and communism. It also became an example of where the U.S. related the horrors of
communism to democracy.
During the Cold War and post-World War II era many changes occurred. The
U.S. and the Soviet Union developed many tensions. Both sides sought to weaken the
influence and politics of the other on a global level. Likewise, the U.S. involvement in
the Vietnam War at the height of the counter-culture revolution created immense tensions
in the country as many youth fiercely protested U.S. involvement. The events of this time
period would go on to shape how the country would develop.
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