question on books of Joseph and Judges?

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I am taking a religions class and need help starting my discussion assisgnment. I'm not too familiar with the bible, and even after reading I'm lost on what to say. Can someone give me some starting points that I can elaborate on? Here are my questions:
THE FORMER PROPHETS

Discuss the relationship between Joshua and Judges.

Be sure to include the following in your discussion:
• The essential plot of both books
• Contrast several characteristics of each book
• How the Land was conquered, what went wrong?
I DID read the bible AND my text book. I'm just not sure I understand enough to answer these questions. So starting points to expand on would be great. I don't want anyone to do it FOR me!
 
Joshua is the Deuteronomic sequel to the Torah, and it presents the conquest of Canaan as being complete and gives an idealized view of how Israel operated under strict adherence to God's commands. It's likely post-700 (or later) BC. Judges is the older book, and it presents an Israel that is disunited under the rule of local chieftains/judges who are chosen by God and based on certain abilities, and the conquest of Canaan isn't complete.
 
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