Sample Work
Unit 6 The World Wars
● A compelling question focuses on problems and issues that are open to multiple interpretations, require further research, and allow for the construction of arguments.
1. Please create 2-3 compelling questions of your own related to the World Wars.
2. Determine 2-3 helpful resources to help respond to the question.
3. Identify multiple points of view represented in the resources
Compelling Question 2-3 Resources Perspective for each resource
Please respond to the following questions in 2-3 sentences:
How does war transform societies?
Are these transformations positive or negative?
Who is affected by these transformations?
Are some groups and societies affected more than others?
1. Compelling Questions:
- How did World War I and World War II shape the global political landscape?
- What were the social and economic impacts of the World Wars on different countries?
- How did the World Wars change the role of women in society?
2. Helpful Resources:
- Books: "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman, "The Second World War" by Antony Beevor
- Documentaries: "The World Wars" by the History Channel, "Apocalypse: World War II" by National Geographic
- Online archives: World War I and World War II documents available on websites like the National Archives and the Imperial War Museum
3. Perspectives:
- Books provide a detailed historical perspective on the events leading up to and during the World Wars.
- Documentaries offer visual representations of the impact of war on societies and individuals.
- Online archives provide primary sources that offer insight into the experiences of people during the World Wars.
Responses to Questions:
- War can transform societies by bringing about changes in political systems, economies, and social norms.
- The transformations brought about by war can be both positive and negative, depending on the context and perspective.
- Everyone is affected by the transformations that occur during war, from soldiers on the front lines to civilians at home.
- Some groups and societies may be disproportionately affected by the transformations of war, such as marginalized communities or countries that bear the brunt of conflict.