Prof . Eugene Lieber's
        World Events Over Time
                 
     12 Lecture Series
 
 
  

 

 

  American Wars Sample Clips -- Themes

 

  American Revolution 

  What is the turning point in the relations between the

  American Colonies and the mother country which leads

  to the American Revolution?

 

 

 

  Civil War, Part 1

  After the Declaration of Independence fails to

  abolish slavery, and the Constitution institutionalizes

  it, what invention transforms slavery from a "necessary

  evil" to "a positive good" as seen by the South?

 

 

 

  Civil War, Part 2

  By what twist of fate brings Lee's army to Gettysburg,

  and what are the mindsets of the opposing generals

  that severely undercut the battle's outcome for both

  sides?

 

 

 

  World War I

  What are the features of the series of European alliances

  that are the most responsible for leading to World War I?

 

 

 

  World War II, Part 1

  What are the post-World War I economic forces

  which are crucial to the rise of fascism in Italy and

  Germany?

 

 

 

  World War II, Part 2

  Why is the internment of Japanese-Americans during

  World War II an issue of race and not an issue of

  national security?

 

 

  Vietnam War, Part 1

  What Vietnamese historical background underlies the

  Vietnam War, including the Versailles Treaty, and Ho

  Chi Minh's connection with it?

 

 

 

  Vietnam War, Part 2

  What makes the Tet offensive the turning point

  in the Vietnam War and how does it have a significant

  impact on the American electorate for the future?

 

 

 

  War of 1812

  What is the surprise ending of the disastrous War of

  1812 which lets the U.S. to ignore its lessons that

  come back to haunt the U.S. in later generations?

 

 

 

  Mexican War

  What are the roles of Texas and slavery in the South

  which underlie the Mexican War of 1836? 

 

 

 

  Spanish-American War

  During Cuba's revolt against Spain in the late 1880s and

  early 1890s, what is the U.S. ultimatum to Spain

  which demonstrates that U.S. intervention is not

  based on moral grounds?

 

 

 

  Korean War

  What is behind the decision to push north of the 38th

  parallel leading to the disastrous entry of the

  Chinese, and why is it unfair to blame Gen.

  Douglas MacArthur?

 

 

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