World War II

Citations are required for all writing assignments. You are permitted to use parenthetical notations (author, page number). For example: (Foner, 223). Chapters 19-22 (especially chapter 22) of Give Me Liberty and Voices. 1) Argue for or against: World War II should be called “The Good War.” 2) Select two to three reasons from the following list that you feel best explains why the United States entered World War II: Was it to promote, defend, and spread liberty and freedom? Show power? Curb international aggression? Unify the homefront? Defend its reputation as a world power? Secure stability and security at home? Aid the economy? 3) Argue for or against: World War II expanded liberties and freedoms for women, immigrants, and groups of color. Keep in mind you can argue some groups saw expansion while others contraction if you so desire Books: Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty! An American History, Volume 2: From 1865, Seagull Fifth Edition (ISBN: 9780393614190 or 9780393615654) Textbook Eric Foner (ed.), Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History, Volume 2, Fifth Edition (ISBN: 9780393614503)