History 2147/22 Oct Nov 2024

1. Sinking of the USS Maine (1898) – Investigating whether Spain was responsible through sources on the explosion, inquiry reports, and media reactions.

2. Causes of the Spanish-American War – Evaluating sources on US reactions, newspaper influence, and political decisions leading to war.

3. Berlin Blockade (1948–1949) – Examining whether the blockade had a chance of success through accounts of Soviet actions, Western responses, and the airlift.

4. Cold War Tensions in Germany – Analyzing sources on the reasons behind the Berlin Blockade, Soviet strategy, and Allied determination.

5. Media and Political Reactions – Evaluating propaganda, newspaper reports, and cartoons from both crises to understand public sentiment and international impact.

6. Historical Interpretations – Using various sources to assess differing perspectives on whether the Spanish deliberately sank the Maine and whether the Western Allies could defeat the Berlin Blockade.