On August 4th 1914‚ Great Britain declared war on Germany. “When Britain is at war‚ Canada is at war‚” said Prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfred Laurier in 1910.[1] His comments reflected the view of most Canadians at the time; an identity firmly planted in British sovereignty. Canadians did their part and made their contribution initially consisting of one division‚ later followed by three more‚ creating the first Canadian Corps. The performance of the Canadian Corps at the battles of Ypres
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Why did soldiers fight in WW1? There are many reasons why soldiers fought in ww1 firstly; most men were pushed into by peer pressure. But there lack of knowledge of war just seemed like an adventure to them when actually it was one of the worst things that could ever happen to them.Furhermore some soldiers fought their country e.g. patriotism and glory also in those days people thought that men who didn’t fight were cowards‚ when infact they just didn’t believe in war like some men were part of
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A Fatal Mistake Albert Einstein once said‚” You cannot prevent war and prepare for war at the same time”. A country entering war is not a very smart choice considering its consequences‚ but it’s a bigger error to unite to it when its conditions aren’t as good to handle its way through it. During World War One many countries entered the war and faced many difficulties after. This war lasted from July‚ 1914 to November‚ 1918‚ and was mostly centered in Europe. One of the counties to make a
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It was reckless and irresponsible to reason that World War One would surely end mass conflict in the world. The war’s effects were too harsh to suggest that each country involved would live harmoniously for years to come. Millions of soldiers died in the conflict‚ and many more returned with illness. Unfair treaties‚ changing social and political landscapes‚ and exhausted economies were further evidence of a chaotic Europe after the war. Consequently‚ these harsh effects warranted a response from
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poet and a civil rights activist. Angelou is best known for‚ “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”‚ which made literary history as the first nonfiction best seller by and African-American woman. Throughout this poem and “Still I Rise”‚ Angelou creates a theme of perseverance even during rough times‚ by using multiple poetic devices. In the poem‚ “Still I Rise”‚ Angelou uses imagery‚ similes‚ and repetition to show the theme. The line “I rise”‚ is repeated at the end of every other stanza (4). This is
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World War I Chemical Warfare On April the 22‚ 1915 at the start of the Second Battle of the Ypres‚ the first poison gas attack and the first use of chlorine gas in a battlefield started‚ even though the Hague declaration and Convention forbade the use of poison weapons in the warfare. The Germans attacked France with the chlorine gas‚ but the French were not prepared at all for this attack. The effects of the chlorine gas to the soldiers was very severe; within seconds it destroyed their respiratory
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EN 102 April 7‚ 2013 WWI Paper: Draft One In the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” written by Wilfred Owen‚ the audience is introduced to the horrifying experience of a gas attack in World War I. Owen goes into excruciating detail on every effect of the gas‚ and describes almost everything about the physical state of the infected‚ dying man. Thousands of soldiers were exposed to gas in the war‚ and unfortunately‚ many of them died from the effects. The first attack that the Germans unleashed on the
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Many women around the world are deciding to get abortions because they don’t want their child‚ or can’t afford it. The main issue of abortion is whether you’re pro-life or pro-choice. Abortion should be legal. Some women can’t afford the baby‚ don’t want the baby‚ or it could be a product of rape. Being pro-life just limits a women from truly choosing for themselves the outcome of their involving a child. Abortion should be completely pro choice. One example is that 14‚000 women have abortions each
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Choose Your Own Religion (But Not That One) Freedom of religion has been a principle in the United States since it became a country. However‚ just because it is written in the United States Constitution does not mean everyone will follow it. Too many times have people in America been shunned for their personal beliefs. Freedom of religion includes the freedom to worship any god‚ freedom to not following any religion‚ and the freedom to not believe in any god at all. In today ’s society there is
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Jaylen Looper Period 4 5/25/12 English Choose The Right Path In Life Damion Booker is a 6’5 point guard from Rialto‚ California that is supposedly the best point guard since Magic Johnson. Magic Johnson was an incredible athlete he was versatile‚ had basketball IQ‚ he averaged a double double‚ and most of all a leader on the court. Damion Booker followed those same exact aspects. Damion Booker was the first round draft pick and was drafted to Los Angles Hokies and previously went to Rialto
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