Online Class: World War ll
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 Course Description World War II was a conflict like no other in human history. Everything that had made the First World War such a monumental event was soon eclipsed by the colossal scale and impact of the next. World War II involved more nations and soldiers than any major war before or since. The technology was grander and more deadly. The villains were easily identifiable, worthy adversaries bent on global domination. The resistance to the Axis Powers; comprised of Germany, Japan, and Italy; was pushed to their limit in terms of providing soldiers and war materiel. The epic battles of World War II on land, through the air, and at sea were waged with ferocity unlike any other war--on two fronts. The political and economic fallout from the First World War and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles did not bring about the lasting peace that was hoped. Rather, the outcome of World War I left the German nation a major power in Europe--and bitter over their defeat. The worldwide effects of the Great Depression had a major impact on the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany, but the effects were most notably felt in Germany. This discontent led to the rise of Adolf Hitler, his Nazi Party, and the creation of the Axis. Determined to re-establish Germany as the true superpower in Europe, the Germany military sprung into action, conquering large amounts of Western Europe before many of the neighboring countries could realize what had happened. At the same time, Italy invaded North Africa and Japan began to expand its influence by conquering many islands in the Pacific. The effects of World War II cannot be underestimated, as they still impact lives and nations to this very day. The political re-structuring that occurred following the defeat of the Axis Powers left the world a very different place: the creation and use of nuclear arms, the establishment of the nation-state of Israel, the division of much of Eastern Europe, the rapid expansion of Communism throughout much of Asia and Europe, the division of Germany, America's rise to superpower status, and far more. Clearly, the impact of this greatest of wars cannot be emphasized enough. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define World War II terminology.
- Summarize setting the stage for war: The Fall of the Weimar Republic.
- Summarize Adolph Hitler's Life and career.
- Summarize the other Axis powers.
- Describe the Phoney War.
- Summarize the battles of France and Britain.
- Describe the North African Campaign.
- Summarize the Eastern Front, Italian Campaign, and the Pacific Theatre.
- Summarize the end of the War.
- Summarize the horrors of the Third Reich.
- Summarize the aftermath of World War II.
- Summarize prominent figures of World War II, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Terminology, Part ILesson 1: Terminology, Part I | Lesson 2: Terminology, Part II and Course StructureLesson 2: Terminology, Part II and Course Structure | Lesson 3: Setting the Stage: The Fall of the Weimar RepublicLesson 3: Setting the Stage: The Fall of the Weimar Republic | Lesson 4: Adolph Hitler's Life & CareerLesson 4: Adolph Hitler's Life & Career | Lesson 5: The Other Axis Powers: Italy and JapanThe Other Axis Powers: Italy and Japan | Lesson 6: Opening Salvos & Germany Starts the WarOpening Salvos; Germany Starts the War | Lesson 7: The Phoney WarLesson 7: The Phoney War | Lesson 8: The Battles of France and BritainLesson 8: The Battles of France and Britain | Lesson 9: The North African CampaignLesson 9: The North African Campaign | Lesson 10: The Eastern FrontLesson 10: The Eastern Front | Lesson 11: The Italian CampaignLesson 11: The Italian Campaign | Lesson 12: The Pacific TheatreLesson 12: The Pacific Theatre | Lesson 13: The End of the War: Victories in Europe and JapanLesson 13: The End of the War: Victories in Europe and Japan | Lesson 14: The Horrors of the Third ReichLesson 14: The Horrors of the Third Reich | Lesson 15: The Aftermath of World War IILesson 15: The Aftermath of World War II | Lesson 16: Prominent Figures of World War II: The AxisLesson 16: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Axis | Lesson 17: Prominent Figures of World War II: The AlliesLesson 17: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Allies |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | World War ll | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550440 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
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