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This page has links to our first topic, __**Causes, practices and effects of wars**__
 * HOMEWORK FOR TOPIC ONE**

War was a major feature of the 20th century. In this topic the different types of war should be identified, and the causes, practices and effects of these conflicts should be studied.

Major themes: Different types and nature of 20th century warfare: Origins and causes of war: Nature of 20th century wars: Effects and results of wars:
 * civil
 * guerrilla
 * limited war, total war
 * long-term, short-term and immediate causes
 * economic, ideological, political, religious causes
 * technological developments, tactics and strategies, air, land and sea
 * home front: economic and social impact (including changes in the role and status of women)
 * resistance and revolutionary movements
 * peace settlements and wars ending without treaties
 * attempts at collective security pre-and post-Second World War
 * political reprecussions and territorial changes
 * post-war economic problems
 * __MATERIAL FOR DETAILED STUDY__**
 * First World War (1914-1918)
 * Second World War (1939-1945)
 * Africa: Algerian War (1954-1962)
 * America: Falklands War (1982)