You may use print sources sparingly. The introduction should focus on major twentieth-century developments which have lead to the current situation. Connections with both World War I, World War II or the Russian Revolution must be made in this section. You should monitor the periodical literature dealing with the topic and collect information for part 2 until the beginning of August. Part 2 should explain major developments during any four-week period between the end of May and the beginning of August 2000.
Footnotes are preferred, although endnotes are acceptable.
A bibliography of fifteen sources must be provided. Before submitting the paper, use the Checklist . The essay for this unit deals with the peace settlement following the war. The revolutions and the establishment of the Soviet regime form the basis of this unit. You can compare the revolutions in terms of their causes, the groups whose interests the revolutions purported to serve, or the ultimate historical significance of the revolutions.