believe that Germany simply created conditions for war‚ while others argue her long planned war of aggression. Therefore‚ to assess the validity if the above statement‚ it’s vital to consider the long-term causes of imperialism‚ nationalism and militarism as well the short-term origins of war from all those Great Powers. Looking back upon the statement‚ it would be helpful to analyze just how much responsibility Germany carried. In the long term‚ back in the early 1870’s‚ it is noteworthy to remember
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World War One Not long after the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand World War I started. World War one happened because of the many European alliances that caused them to go to war. Not long after the assassination of the Archduke world war one started. World War one happened because of the many European alliances that caused them to go to war. Austria gained the support of Germany and then Austria declared war on Serbia. When Serbia’s ally Russia learned of Austria’s military mobilization
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ruthless brutality will enter into the very fibre of national life‚ infecting the Congress‚ the courts‚ the policeman on the beat‚ the man in the street.” - Woodrow Wilson – 28th President of the United States (Successfully convinced the USA to go to WW1) Propaganda in World War One was adopted on a massive global scale‚ successfully managed to influence most of the population’s thoughts and perceptions towards aspects like unifying the country‚ procuring money and resources out of people to sustain
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Chapter 11 Study Guide 1. Militarism- Glorification of military strength. 2. Allied Powers- World War 1 alliance that included Britain‚ France‚ Russia‚ and later the United States. 3. Central Powers- World War 1 alliance that included Austria-Hungary‚ Germany‚ the Ottoman Empire‚ and Bulgaria. 4. Sussex Pledge- Promised issued out by the Germans in 1916 that promised not to sink any merchant vessels without warning. 5. National Defense Act- Military preparedness program that
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HIS 104 Key Terms * Thirteenth Amendment * The amendment to the US Constitution that abolished slavery. The abolishment of slavery was the final blow to the South during the civil war and was an attempt to secure the future of the nation by making sure that the institution of slavery‚ which was the ultimate cause of the civil war‚ could never cause a civil war in the US ever again. This was the first time slavery was mentioned in the Constitution * Fourteenth Amendment * The
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Miller Leaders of countries are ultimately supposed to be mindful of their subjects and want to improve their empire‚ but unfortunately some just want to compete for their own self gain and a higher status in society‚ which can ultimately cause the worst of consequences. Once said‚ ?Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.?[footnoteRef:0] Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany was one of many leaders who was not mindful of his subjects or the well being of his empire‚ but was worried about
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surface‚ several forces were at work that would lead Europe into the “Great War.” One of these forces was nationalism‚ and it had an explosive effect in the Balkans. Nationalism was only one of the many causes of World War 1. Who and/or what caused WW1? Well there can be many different points of views and answers to this question. Many people believed that it was Germanys fault for declaring war on Russia‚ all though Russia only mobilized to protect their borders. This caused allies of Russia to help
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“The Path of Empire” Guided Notes America Turns Outward Imperialist Stirrings * Farmers and Factory owners began to look for markets beyond American shores as agricultural and industrial production boomed. * Many Americans believed that the United States had to expand or explode. * Their country was bursting with a new sense of power generated by the robust growth in population‚ wealth‚ and productive capacity and it was trembling from the hammer blows of labor violence and agrarian
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Many Europeans were convinced that their nation was threatened by the expansionist plots of their rivals. The overwhelming influence of imperialism‚ militarism and nationalism‚ created a mass delusion that a European war was both winnable and necessary. Nationalism played a dynamic role in paving the way for World War One. The impulse to protect and to defend their national sovereignty and identity‚ provided
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Some historians argue that blame for WW1 is with Germany‚ through her aggressive foreign policy‚ whilst others believe it to be with Austria-Hungary for instigating the clash in the Balkans‚ which eventually‚ it is argued‚ created war. Many believe it was the effect of colonial imperialism‚ and greed that compelled the world leaders to launch an attack enhancing their individual status in the balance of European and World-power. The issue of blame is one which has caused vast controversy throughout
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