World War 2 started in 1939. It began when Hitler invaded poland to gain more land. The invasion of poland caused a chain reaction of countries joining the war because they had alliances. With war emerging around the world‚ it was important that the governments kept developing new technologies and strategies to keep up with the other countries. Countries began creating new vehicles‚ weapons‚ ways of communication. Many of the technological advancements created during this time are still used today
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The Cold War was a conflict between two superpower countries of the world at the time‚ the United States‚ which is democratic‚ and the Soviet Union‚ which was communist. The Cold war started after World War II ended and lasted for 45 years. There weren’t military or direct forces used in the war. The war was basically two countries taunting each other to fight but was too scared to used nuclear weapon for fear of destroying the world. It was a war fought indirectly for power and control of the world
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the argument that Germany should be held largely or solely responsible for the outbreak of World War One. The extent of which Germany should be held responsible for the outbreak of World War one is debatable. One could argue that Germany and her aggressive and competitive nature towards the other European powers‚ highlighted by the Schlieffen plan‚ make Germany largely responsible for the outbreak of war. On the other hand‚ being in the middle of several great powers‚ it is fair to suggest that
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The Cold War was a power struggle between communism and capitalism. It was fought mainly between The U.S. and The USSR not long after WWII. There was no actual fighting during this war‚ it was a war of political beliefs and in which violence was not employed‚ hence giving the name‚ The Cold war. The U.S. believed in capitalist economy‚ which was an economy in which property and businesses are owned by individuals. In contrast‚ The USSR believed in communism‚ which was a government in which ownership
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At the advent of the conclusion of the Second World War came an advancement in arms‚ mortality rates in the millions‚ and a collective will of a long lasting peace. In virtue of this‚ it was a time of treaties and unions; with wounded nations ensuring support in case of future conflicts. Subsequently the seed of a new European union was planted in the Treaty of Brussels‚ a pledge of mutual defense of Britain‚ France and Benelux lest the Nazis ever return. As the dust settled it was clear that Germany
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The world runs on fear. Animals and humans alike operate on a fear-averse framework. For animals‚ this might manifest in them concealing themselves when a predator comes in their vicinity. For humans‚ fear might manifest in a person’s decision to not walk outside late at night. Regardless‚ fear can act in a variety of ways. Despite its negative connotation‚ fear can be useful in both protecting yourself and guarding those around you. However‚ this desire to protect what is held dear can very quickly
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The Cold war has been done and dusted for a little more than two decades‚ however‚ its reminiscents are still very active. The attempt to spread communism worldwide was an attempt made during the cold war; Joseph Stalin made that call‚ America answered. The policy of containment is the reason that communism did not spread and Democracy and Capitalism are still high functioning government systems. Containment is the action of keeping something harmful under control or in check. This is what went on
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World War 1 Introduction: World war 1 happened 100 years ago this month‚ it remains the defining conflict of the modern day. To what extent is it true to say that WW1 changed popular understanding of war? Before World War 1 people thought that war was glorious and an adventure by the end of the war they realized that this was not true World War 1 changed the popular understanding of war. World war 1 changed the way that war is now fought‚ this happened because both mechanization and technology
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Why did the United States enter World War One. The industrial era had many effects‚ not the least of which was plunging the world into world war. One must consider the relationship between eras and events as a student of history. The industrial era created a perceived need in America for raw materials and markets for goods. The United States was not alone in this desire for expansion. All the industrial nations were in open competition to develop vast empires that would provide them with the fuel
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are to be crossed and many enemies are to be made in the attempt to become the best. The Cold War was a prime example of a time where competition most certainly got the better of people or more precisely‚ got the better of the United States and the Soviet Union. The rivalry between these two superpowers has created another level of competition‚ with need of one side almost always feeling obligated to one up the other side‚ for the sake of being declared superior. Between the arms race which dealt
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