1. How can the historical legacies of the United States and Russia (China, Islamic nations, etc.) produce discord and conflict? What is a contemporary example? 2. How can a government use a nation’s...

1. How can the historical legacies of the United States and Russia (China, Islamic nations, etc.) produce discord and conflict? What is a contemporary example?

2. How can a government use a nation’s historical legacy to generate popular support among the general population?

3. How does national history play a role in shaping national identity? What is an example for the United States?