Answer one (1) of the following essay questions in a 3-5 paragraph response.

1) How did treaties and alliances contribute to the start of World War 1? Are there other factors that might have contributed to the growing diplomatic and political recklessness of Europe?

2) Why did the various states of Europe fear left-wing political action in the decades after the Congress of Vienna? How was socialism viewed by the major powers of Europe?

3) How important was the struggle for resources, especially food and fuel, during World War 2? Explain how shortages of these resources altered the conflict.