Windows 7 uses wmp 12, not 11, people think its 11 because it looks very similar and it has ie8, office is a seperate program that you have to purchase.
I doubt there is any MS Office 'pre-installed'. Don't worry about the internet explorer and win media player versions. You can always download the latest versions free from M$.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.