Was World War One a total war? Why? Why not? The First World War of 1914-1918‚ also known as the Great War‚ was the first total war in history. What began as a European struggle over the balance of power between the triple alliance of France‚ Britain and Russia on one side and the central powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary on the other‚ soon became a global conflict that involved the imperial powers of Europe‚ their colonies and lands such as the Ottoman Empire‚ Japan and the United States
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Level Homework. To what extent was imperialism a cause of the First World War? The extent to which the First World War was caused by imperialism is debatable‚ but it is certain that it played an important role in the outcome of events that led to the war. In 1914 Europe was dominated by the Great Powers all of whom had imperial ambitions. However‚ imperialism was only one of the factors that lead to the outbreak of war. Europe at that time was divided into two “armed
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Many long days have passed since the nightmare when I was abducted. I will never forget the day when I felt like there was no hope left‚ and what seemed to be the end. I learned from this horrible experience to never walk alone in an unfamiliar place. This is a tip that everyone should remember in life. I will never forget the cold feeling of the gun pressed hard against my forehead. This is the story about the day I was abducted. It was a warm sunny day‚ and I was in a jovial state of thought
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better known as Dr. Seuss‚ was an American writer of chil- dren’s books for young readers. His works have been widely read‚ since the 1937 release of “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street”‚ his first children’s book. While most of his subsequent releases were aimed at young children‚ he also drew political cartoons during the 2nd World War‚ which provide a backdrop for the motivation into exploring the topic of this essay - reading his works as a thinking adult. I provide an analysis of his
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The Amazing Story “And that is a story that no one can beat‚ When I say that I saw it on Mulberry Street.” “I swung ’around the corner and dashed up through the gate I ran up the steps and felt simply GREAT!”. And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street‚ who ever knew that you could create a big story from a Plain horse and wagon. Anybody can make an amazing story from anything ordinary. All you need to have is an imagination. While other people think‚ you can’t make an amazing story from something
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Sawdust or wood dust is a by-product of cutting‚ grinding‚ drilling‚ sanding‚ or otherwise pulverizing wood with a saw or other tool; it is composed of fine particles of wood. It is also the byproduct of certain animals‚ birds and insects which live in wood‚ such as the woodpecker and carpenter ant. It can present a hazard in manufacturing industries‚ especially in terms of its flammability. Sawdust is the main component of particleboard. Contents [hide] 1 Practical uses 1.1 Use in food 2 Health
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It was a cold winter night‚ and the skies were dark like coffee. Jack the ripper had maybe killed someone again. You could never now. The roads weren’t safe‚ now at days. Yesterday the police found a girl‚ splatted up. Her body was opened‚ and you could see her entrails. Today it was Halloween. All people were dressed like different creatures. Some of them were dressed like‚ ghost‚ aliens‚ and monsters. I was dressed like a ghost. “ Come on‚ Justin‚ hurry up”. “I am coming‚ James. I just need
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“I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold” is an art piece painted by Charles Demuth‚ an American Artist born in Lancaster‚Pennsylvania from 1883-1935. This specific piece was painted in 1928 and is made of oil‚ graphite‚ ink‚ and uses gold leaf paint on paperboard. This art piece is encompassed of varying hues of red‚ yellow‚ orange and gray paint. The most important aspect of this piece is the number 5. The point of this is to pay homage to a poem by William Carlos Williams. In Williams poem‚ he writes about
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“That butterfly was the last one. Butterflies don’t live in here‚ In the ghetto”. Celeste Raspanti’s play I Never Saw Another Butterfly is based on a collection of poetry‚ drawings‚ and art made by Jewish children while living in Jewish concentration camps. Based on a true story‚ the play is centered around Raja Englanderova and her life living in Terezin during the Holocaust. Life within the walls of Terezin was not the easiest‚ but shimmers of hope seem to shine through those cracked and cold walls
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I woke up like any other day. I sat straight up and looked around‚ as I looked I thought how in the world am I not dead yet? Everyday that we woke up alive to me was a blessed day. To many it was the worst possible thing because they all just wanted to die away from the pain. Our beds were made of concrete‚ we went to bed in pain and woke up in pain and that was my life for about 7 months. You had to get use to everyday things or else you would die away like everyone else. I didn’t want anything
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