08. Are All Wars the Same?

In this assignment, you will explore the similarities and differences between World War I, World War II, and a modern conflict of your choosing. You will focus on how politics and technology have influenced these conflicts, as well as what has changed or remained the same over time. Use the provided vocabulary words to enhance your analysis.

Choose one of the following prompts to write a CERER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph. Use at least three vocabulary words from the list provided in your response.

Compare and contrast how politics led to conflict in WWI and WWII and the modern conflict of your choosing. Consider the roles of militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and other political factors.

Compare and contrast how technology impacted the conflict experience in WWI, WWII, and the modern conflict of your choosing. Discuss different types of conflict technology such as planes, tanks, machine guns, and atomic bombs.

What has changed and/or stayed the same about conflict since WWI and WWII? Include evidence about the modern conflict you chose, and consider factors such as political ideologies, economic conditions, and technological advancements.