Online Class: World War ll

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.

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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.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Terminology, Part I

Lesson 1: Terminology, Part I Additional lesson topics: World War II Movies; D-Day Survivor Interviews; What Stated World War II? 135 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video A
Lesson 1 Video B : WWII Introduction Discussion
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1: What to gain?
Complete Assignment: Auschwitz
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam: Terminology, Part I

Lesson 2: Terminology, Part II and Course Structure

Lesson 2: Terminology, Part II and Course Structure Additional lesson topics: Nuremberg Trials; Nice video that contains information on Petain 115 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2: Personal Interests
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam: Terminology, Part II and Course Structure

Lesson 3: Setting the Stage: The Fall of the Weimar Republic

Lesson 3: Setting the Stage: The Fall of the Weimar Republic Additional lesson topics: Fall of the Weimar Republic 95 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video A
Lesson 3 Video B : Lesson 3 Discussion
Lesson discussions: Understanding History
Complete: Assignment 3: Nazi Party Rise
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam: Setting the Stage: The Fall of the Weimar Republic

Lesson 4: Adolf Hitler's Life & Career

Lesson 4: Adolf Hitler's Life and Career Additional lesson topics: Hitler Practicing to Become A Leader Learning how to Act the Part ; Hitler's Rise to Power; Hitler's FBI Profile 125 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video A
Lesson 4 Video B : Lesson 4 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 4: Who was Hitler?
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam: Adolph Hitler’s Life & Career

Lesson 5: The Other Axis Powers: Italy and Japan

The Other Axis Powers: Italy and Japan Additional lesson topics: Axis Leaders Video 100 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video A
Lesson 5 Video B : Lesson 5 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 5: Key Axis People
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam: The Other Axis Powers: Italy and Japan

Lesson 6: Opening Salvos & Germany Starts the War

Opening Salvos; Germany Starts the War Additional lesson topics: The Maginot Line; More Info on the Maginot Line; Maginot Line -- A mistake?; Former King Edward and Wallis Simpson visit Hitler 115 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video A
Lesson 6 Video B : Lesson 6 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 6: The Maginot Line
Complete Assignment: The Maginot Line as a Metaphor
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam: Opening Salvos – Germany Starts the War

Lesson 7: The Phoney War

Lesson 7: The Phoney War Additional lesson topics: The Phoney War; Significance of Phoney War; Wales and the Nazis 45 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video A
Lesson 7 Video B : Lesson 7 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 7: The Phoney War
Complete Assignment: Stopping the Phoney War?
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam: The Phoney War

Lesson 8: The Battles of France and Britain

Lesson 8: The Battles of France and Britain Additional lesson topics: Fall of France to Germany 140 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video A
Lesson 8 Video B : Lesson 8 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 8: Time Line
Complete Assignment: The Battle of Britain
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam: The Battles of France and Britain

Lesson 9: The North African Campaign

Lesson 9: The North African Campaign Additional lesson topics: North Africa Campaign 135 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video A
Lesson 9 Video B : Lesson 9 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 9: Why Africa?
Assessment: Lesson 9: The North African Campaign

Lesson 10: The Eastern Front

Lesson 10: The Eastern Front Additional lesson topics: Germany invades Russia; Battle of Stalingrad 205 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video A
Lesson 10 Video B : Lesson 10 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 10: Stalin and Cold Weather
Complete Assignment: Hitler's Blunder -- A two front War!
Assessment: Lesson 10: The Eastern Front

Lesson 11: The Italian Campaign

Lesson 11: The Italian Campaign Additional lesson topics: 442nd Japanese American Regiment in WWII 100 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video A
Lesson 11 Video B : Lesson 7 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 11: Italian Campaign Timeline
Assessment: Lesson 11: The Italian Campaign

Lesson 12: The Pacific Theatre

Lesson 12: The Pacific Theatre Additional lesson topics: Doolittle Raid; Island Hopping Campaign; Bataan Death March 195 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video A
Lesson 12 Video B : Lecture on The Pacific Theatre
Lesson 12 Video C : Lecture on The Pacific Theatre: The Doolittle Raid
Lesson 12 Video D : Discussion on Leyte Gulf
Lesson 12 Video E : Coral Sea and Midway Discussion
Lesson 12 Video F : Discussion on Leyte Gulf
Lesson 12 Video G : Tarawa Discussion for the WWII Pacific Theater
Lesson 12 Video H : Discussion of Iwo Jima discussion
Lesson 12 Video I : Battle of Okinawa
Lesson 12 Video J : Pacific Theater Final Discussion
Lesson discussions: American Involvment
Complete: Assignment 12: United States Involvement
Complete Assignment: Lend Lease Act
Assessment: Lesson 12: The Pacific Theatre

Lesson 13: The End of the War: Victories in Europe and Japan

Lesson 13: The End of the War: Victories in Europe and Japan 150 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video A
Lesson 13 Video B : Lesson 13 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 13: War Ends
Complete Assignment: Why didn't the U.S. drop an Atomic Bomb on Germany?
Assessment: Lesson 13: The End of the War: Victories in Europe and Japan

Lesson 14: The Horrors of the Third Reich

Lesson 14: The Horrors of the Third Reich Additional lesson topics: Jews Turned Away from America, Britain, and Canada during Holocaust; One Story from One Survivor 135 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video A
Lesson 14 Video B : Lesson 14 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 14: The Holocaust
Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam: The Horrors of the Third Reich

Lesson 15: The Aftermath of World War II

Lesson 15: The Aftermath of World War II Additional lesson topics: Aftermath of World War II; Russia Rebuilds after WWII 165 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video A
Lesson 15 Video B : Lesson 15 Discussion
Lesson discussions: Another One
Complete: Assignment 15: Israel
Complete Assignment: The Marshall Plan: Preventative Maintenance?
Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam: The Aftermath of World War II

Lesson 16: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Axis

Lesson 16: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Axis Additional lesson topics: Hollywood Stars in WWII; Pro Baseball Players in WWII 115 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video A
Lesson 16 Video B : Lesson 16 Discussion
Complete: Assignment 16: Hollywood
Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Axis

Lesson 17: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Allies

Lesson 17: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Allies 125 Total Points

Lesson 17 Video A
Lesson 17 Video B : Lesson 17 Discussion
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Assignment 17: American Involvement
Assessment: Lesson 17 Exam: Prominent Figures of World War II: The Allies

2195

Total Course Points

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.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: World War ll

Course Number: 7550440

Lessons Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars (1,798 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.

Last Updated: February 2023

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 1.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Christopher McKenna

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Course Fee: $95.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"The range of topics discussed in this course was very helpful in understanding the 3 main theaters of World War II." -- Gabrielle M.
"I was blown away by the amount of information given in 17 lessons! I would love to take a class just on the Holocaust. Thank you for putting this together. Very well done ! :)." -- Christianne M.
"I have loved this course. Mac is so helpful and fun to learn from. He has made learning history fun for the first time in my life. He gives great feedback to my assignments which I haven't really experienced on here before. By far the best teacher in the forum! Thanks so much!" -- Nicola P.
"This class was extremely educational, organized and very detailed. The assignments were thorough and thought-provoking, and encouraged critical thinking." -- Leigh T.
"This course is excellent. Mac is a great proctor of the class. His feedback on multiple emails has been really interesting and enjoyable. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning more about World War II." -- Brian M.
"I found this class to be very helpful. The structure was effective and did a good job ensuring that I learned, despite being an online course. The structure seemed very effective." -- Chris M.
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