‘Events in Czechoslovakia in 1938-1939 played a greater part in causing war in 1939 then did the Nazi soviet pact.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. Ultimately‚ the events in Czechoslovakia in 1938-1939 played a major role in contributing to the outbreak of world war 2 as it ended the appeasement policy and led to Britain’s realization that war was the only solution. However‚ the nazi soviet pact is also a factor as it gave germany the confidence to invade Poland‚ a move that guaranteed
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and collectivization of agriculture in the Soviet Union. Stalin believed that the Soviet domestic policy should stop being driven by capitalism and the New Economic Policy as soon as possible. In return‚ the Soviet Union would be transformed into an industrialized socialist state regardless of the cost involved in the process. The five year plan called for swift industrialization of the economy‚ with an emphasis on heavy industry. Stalin wanted to achieve a 250 percent increase in total industrial
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How surprising is it that the Weimar Republic survived from 1919-1924? With the ending of the First World War‚ Germany entered a grand new era in its history‚ one that showed promise and change for the good‚ however‚ immediately from its outset‚ the Weimar Republic encountered serious difficulties both externally and within. In this essay‚ I will asses how surprising it is that the Weimar Republic did not fall into ruin between the years 1919-1924 by considering the effects of the war and
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The Soviet Union implemented a command economy in Lenin’s reign‚ but it furthered quite a lot during the mid-1920s when Stalin was put into power. This economy had many weaknesses‚ created several burdens‚ and finally‚ it collapsed. A command economy is a system in which the government oversees all the production and profits the country makes. In this type of economy‚ the government controls all the money of the country‚ this includes prices and wages. Within the industry‚ the administration also
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influencing the 1924 presidential‚ state‚ and local elections. Men in the United States held social perceptions of women that influenced the women’s suffrage movement and the election of 1924. Efforts were made to persuade women to vote and participate in democracy; however‚ political parties also reacted to these new potential voters concerning campaign strategies and tactics to keep women away from the polls. Despite this massive change for the voting rights of women‚ the election of 1924 was only
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Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin is one of the most well known dictators. He is known to be the savior of Russia. He was also known to be a cruel leader that didn’t let anyone get in his way. This lead Stalin to be feared by many people in Russia. Stalin was the dictator that ruled over communist Russia in 1928. In his time of leading this totalitarian country‚ he accomplished many good and terrible things. Stalin was born December 18‚ 1879 in Gori‚ Georgia. Growing up Stalin was mistreated by others
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How did Napoleon come to power in France‚1796-1804? • Napoleon was born in 1769‚ 20 years before the revolution. He came from Corsica. Napoleon was sent to Brienne 1799-84. Artilerry officer at the age f 16. Ambitious young man. He supported the revolution. He battled against Austrians it had won him a great reputation as a military leader. Personal confidence‚ ambition and scornful attitude. • Napoleon`s brother would be elected President of the Council of 500 in 1799. This placed Napoleon in
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11.30.10 The U.S.S.R. Under Stalin 1924-1941 Paper 1 Questions & Answers 1)a) Evidence in Source D that suggests that Stalin’s motive for the mass arrests of the late 1930s was to obtain slave labor is that “the mass arrest of the late 1930s may have been carried out to satisfy Stalin’s desire for slave labor‚” and “more prison laborers were urgently needed.” b) In Source D‚ “absurd inefficiency” means that the overpopulation of the prison laborers in the camps made them disorganized
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In 1932 things looked very good for Stalin; the First Five Year Plan was complete‚ the peasants had been collectivised and Stalin was the ’boss’ and firmly in control. However‚ there was still a little opposition in the Communist Party and a Party member called Ryutin circulated criticism of Stalin and how he ran the Party among the Central Committee arguing for his removal as General Secretary. Of course‚ Stalin was furious that someone of so little importance had the audacity to say circulate such
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reign of Joseph Stalin with the evil character Napoleon. As the farm animals are encountered with no freedom‚ no equality‚ and are being slaughtered by their own kind‚ Orwell illustrates the misinterpretation of a Utopian society and the wrong turn rebellion can take with the wrong leader in charge. Orwell mirrors Napoleon’s characteristics to those of Stalin. Napoleon‚ the greedy‚ lazy pig‚ was made leader of the farm‚ after he had conquered Snowballs (his opponent) out of power. Napoleon who
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