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A Separate Peace

by John Knowles

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Last Updated August 23, 2024.

Investigate the factors that led to American involvement in World War II. Contrast the level of public support in the United States for this war with the support seen during World War I, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War.

Analyze and compare three notable fictional works about World War II. Potential options include James Jones's novel From Here to Eternity, Norman Mailer's novel The Naked and the Dead, and Arthur Miller's play All My Sons.

Examine the economic effects of World War II on both the United States and Europe.

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