Crash Course: World War II
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"...In the end, problems of periodization, Eurocentrism, an over-reliance on economics, and the neglect of cultural and religious factors, as well as the neglect of political factors such as empire all plague Wallerstein's world-systems approach. Wallerstein’s world system idea still has its merits, but it has many limitations as well..."
Key Terms
- Rape of Nanking
- Blitzkrieg
- Battle of Britain
- Desert Campaigns
- Violation of Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact/Operation Barbarossa
- Eastern Front
- Pearl Harbor
- Battle of Midway
- Battle of Stalingad
- D-Day
- Holocaust
- Total war
Guided Viewing Questions
- What different dates do historians argue mark the start of World War II? Why do they disagree? Which date do you agree with?
- Why was 1941 such an important year during World War II?
- According to this video, how did the supply of food in different places contribute to World War II?
- What factors made World War II a total war?
- Why does Green suggest that World War II made people question whether "western dominance could, or should, be considered progress?"