“Assess the role of Canada in the First World War.” Looking back at the First World War‚ people often remember the assassination of the archduke Franz- Ferdinand‚ the two- front war and the Schlieffen plan‚ and the domination of trench warfare. However‚ Canada was an essential factor in the war. The war showed that not only could Canada provide sufficient military support‚ but it also showed that Canada could become an effective military power. Based on the premise of the British North American
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What caused the First World War? Historians have many theories about how the First World War started‚ although most believe that there were three fuses and one spark! The first world war broke out in 1914 and involved mainly Austria-Hungary‚ Germany‚ Russia‚ France and Britain. Most of the causes were long-term‚ such as the rivalry of the European countries‚ however there was one short term cause which triggered the start of the chaos that was the First World War. The first fuse was that of empires
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Responsible for World War I? I don’t think that German Militarism and Diplomacy was responsible for World War I. I think that every country that was involved played a part in the start of World War I. Although Germany did play a role in the start of World War I‚ you can’t solely blame them. As disagreements occurred‚ countries banned together and formed the great powers. On page 138 it states‚ “Germany and her allies were held accountable for the war and all concomitant damages.” Yes‚ Germany did cause problems
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From The Concert of Europe to the Cause of the First World War After the fall of Napoleon there was a need to create a balance of power that would preserve the peace between European monarchies. Also to redraw the map of Europe and to restore the countries in crisis after their defeat of Napoleon. The main goal of the Concert was to contain France and prevent another ascend of authority such as Napoleon Bonaparte. The origins of The Concert of Europe begin from the international conference called
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What countries may have had distinct disadvantages during the war? Why and what were they? Russia was at a disadvantage since they had outdated equipment and tactics. Their lack of new technology and advanced equipment was mirrored by other nations such as Greece might have had quite a disadvantage due to its size. 2. When the Archduke of Austria‚ Franz Ferdinand‚ visited Bosnia in 1914‚ he was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip‚ under orders of the Black Hand which was a covert Serbian
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Once Germany was aware of the Treaty of Versailles and the humility and destruction it brought upon Germany‚ Hitler had promised to restore it to the great place and economy it once was. World War 2 began after quickly attacks on Poland were made. The motives of the war stemmed from political beliefs such as nationalism‚ communism‚ and fascism. During and prior to the war‚ alliances were being made to ensure protection. Many unions tried their best to stay out of the war‚ but were eventually dragged
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In WW1‚ Germany was funding Lenin’s campaign so Russia would enter a revolution and thus leave the war. - The US entered WW1 because Germany sent a note to Mexico (that was intercepted) saying they would help Mexico get some original American land back (meaning they would declare war on the United States) if they helped Germany in WW1. - In WW1‚ Germany recruited black Americans into the Mexican army. (Black Americans in that time opposed America at war‚ majorly.) - In WW1‚ American military
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Starting in the 1920’s the world would see the rise of fascist and communist leaders such as Benito Mussolini in Italy‚ Adolf Hitler in Germany‚ and imperial Japan. Under these regimens the government held tight control over labor systems‚ media‚ and even family life. Germany was under a brutal Nazi government and both the German and Japanese governments would launch mass killings of people under their control. Germany was quickly gaining control over places such as Czechoslovakia and Sudetenland
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Was Germany to Blame For World War II? Germany is often solely blamed for the outbreak of World War. However‚ there are several factors which contributed to the occurrence of the war. Although the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) was to ensure Germany could never start another war‚ it indirectly contributed to World War Two. Germany was unhappy with the terms of the treaty‚ especially the War Guilt Clause and the huge amount of reparations that had to be paid to the Allies. At this time
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used his ability to manipulate others so that he could help Germany (Prussia)‚ develop a standing in Europe that would make them the number one power in Europe. Otto Von Bismarck was also a man of provocation or the pushing of others for the intent of angering them to take action for or against something. When Otto Von Bismarck was devising his 3 step plan for Germany‚ he needed to start a war with France but he needed them to make the first move‚ to do this‚ he sent France a very mean letter that was
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