The 20th century (1900-2000) was an incredibly tumultuous period, defined by multiple conflicts and global upheavals. It was also a century that saw a major transformation in the international power structure.

Answer the following question in essay format. Your essay should be properly structured, with an introduction, multiple body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The best answers will demonstrate engagement with a range of materials (book, articles, documents, and lecture) and will provide specific examples as evidence.

Question:

The 20th century (1900-2000) was an incredibly tumultuous period, defined by multiple conflicts and global upheavals. It was also a century that saw a major transformation in the international power structure.

Your task for this essay is to trace that change. That is, who were the most powerful countries when the 20th century began and who holds the most power now? What were the major historical forces and events that led to this change?

In order to score well on your essay, you must address both parts of the question and you must demonstrate the connection between the two. That is, what changed and why?

Please adhere to the following requirements:

minimum 2 FULL pages
typed, double-spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
include a title page with your name, date, and the title of your essay
page numbers
use in-text citations for any direct quotations (Author, page number)

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