McCormick Discussion Q's

Discussion Questions:

Do you think McCormick proves his assertion that the U.S. waited to end World War II because they were waiting to use the atomic bomb? ("The United States did not want the war to end before it had had a chance to use the atomic bomb" (45).)

Did the U.S. really follow Britain's example in becoming a hegemonic power?

What does McCormick state are the requirements for becoming a hegemonic power? What does he mean when he talks about leadership roles and the public?