To what extent was Tsar Nicholas II responsible for the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917 It was the political naivete and extreme obstinance of Tsar Nicholas II that led to the outbreak of the Russian Revolution . Some aspects of the Tsar’s behaviour definitely contributed to the fall of Russia ‚ however lots of these qualities were not weaknesses in his character‚ but rather poor leadership qualities . Some of the causes included Tsar Nicholas II’s autocratic rulership‚ the socio-economic
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youth Philip was held as a hostage in A place called Thebes which was then the leading city of Greece‚ this where he learned his military skills .In 1543 he married Mary of Portugal but she died in 1546 giving birth to their son named Don Carlos.Philip II became king of Spain in January 1556. Spain economy might not be the same if Philip was not the king.
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Some of the most important documents regarding religious diversity are the Vatican II documents (1965)‚ that were initiated by Pope John XXIII. Through these documents the Catholic Church recognised all other world religions and cultures. This was a watershed moment for theology (Thomas Grenham‚ lecture notes 2016) and changed the Catholic attitude towards other religions. This new attitude of openness to the world and dialogue with others is found explicitly in the way the Catholic church describes
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At the outbreak of World War II in 1939‚ Switzerland immediately began to mobilize for a possible invasion. The entire country was fully mobilized in only three days. The Swiss government began to fortify positions throughout the country.[citation needed] In the course of the war‚ detailed invasion plans were drawn up by the German military command‚[7] such as Operation Tannenbaum‚ but Switzerland was never attacked. Switzerland was able to remain independent through a combination of military deterrence
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The United States entered the war on the side of the Allies after Japanese attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7th‚ l941. World War II was fought between the Axis‚ which included Germany‚ Italy and Japan‚ and the Allied included Britain‚ United States‚ Soviet Union and France. More than 50 million people died during the war. It was the most terrible war in the history of humanity. Since America entered the war suddenly after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor‚ many people
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course of World War II cannot be underestimated. Hitler influenced his nation and the rest of the world in disturbing events‚ it may never be justly understood by later generations. Since one of Hitler’s goals was to expand Germany’s nation‚ he needed more living space. So as Hitler being one of the most tarnished and powerful leaders of Germany‚ he took over parts of Czechoslovakia. Yet this wasn’t enough for him‚ he invaded Poland in 1939 and this was the outbreak of World War II. Hitler formed a
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World War II‚ which lasted from 1939-1945 was the most significant armed conflict in human history. Ranging over six continents and all the world’s oceans‚ the war caused an estimated 50 million military and civilian deaths‚ including those of 6 million Jews. Global in scale and its repercussions‚ World War II‚ created a new world at home and abroad. Among its significant results were the beginning of the nuclear era‚ increased pressure to decolonize the Third World‚ and the advent of the Cold War
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in the country. Women became the foundation of the classic American family and the spirit of the United States was finally able to regain strength and solidity. World War II spurred the homemakers to explore options for employment in areas that had previously been dominated by males only. The role of women throughout World War II re-defined the female standard in American society as a result of the vacancies in civil employment on the domestic front and newly legislated non-combat positions for the
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Segregation during World War II was at its lowest point in history‚ but one group called the Triple Nickles worked through it and became highly tuned fighting machines‚ never getting to show their worth in the front lines of the war. The African Americans of the 555th trained the same if not more than the regular caucasian paratrooper. Due to segregation of the time period all African Americans were treated worse than prisoners. Then they got a break‚ and felt their calling as smokejumpers out in
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Nicholas II Nicholas II will always be remembered in Russian history because he was the last tsar to rule Russia‚ caused many downfalls to come to Russia‚ and that he was killed because of his actions. Because of his poor choices when ruling Russia‚ he would eventually be overthrown or killed due to his rash decisions. Nikolay Aleksandrovich‚ or better known as Nicholas II‚ was born May 18‚ 1868. On May 26‚ 1896 succeeding his father in Moscow‚ Nicholas was crowned tsar of Russia. Nicholas was
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