Name: ___________________________
Mr. Markellos
World Civilization II
Final Exam
Choose ONE of the following questions and write a well-thought out historical essay. Be sure to answer all parts of the question.
1. From Paris to Vienna, the Spring of 1848 was replete with one revolt after another as well as a continence of disruption to the conservative order, which was established during the Congress of Vienna. In what ways did the 1848 Revolutions achieve success, in what ways did they fail? How should this movement be categorized in the grander scheme of European History?
2. It has been shown that the discussion on the ultimate causes of the First World War to be rather enduring. Historians have argued both for and against Germany’s so-called guilt in causing this epic and total war. Some historians have claimed Germany’s sole responsibility making note of several key players from the German elite, who believed that Europe was in need of a ‘proper war.’ Others have revised the general opinion that Germany and Austria were exclusively responsible. In thoughtful essay, discuss and evaluate the causes of World War I.
3. According to Hugh Trevor-Roper, “The Second World War was Hitler’s personal war in many senses. He intended it, prepared for it, chose the moment for launching it, planned its course, and, on several occasions between 1939 and 1942, claimed to have won it.” Evaluate the extent that war can be blamed solely on the machinations of Adolf Hitler.
