traced back to the Opium War of 1839-42‚ and the subsequent international treaties that afforded some of the largest global powers of that time with access to China’s economy‚ weakening the Qing Dynasty and forcing China to trade with other parts of the world. As discussed in class‚ these trade negotiations also led to concessions that shaped world trade up to the current day. In order to understand this statement‚ a review of the causes and effects of the First Opium War is necessary. In the 17th
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4064003594100Did Germany cause the war? Did Germany cause the war? Who and what started World War 1? The verdict that I agree with of who started World War 1 is: “All of the major powers helped to start the war. They should share the blame.” I think this because one nation can not simply declare war at a country without knowing the consequences. If several countries declare war on each other then this is possible. This is my opinion but many people have other thoughts. World War One left 9‚906‚000 soldiers
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To what extent did the development of the Cold War influence Stalin’s policies inside the USSR? Up until 1945 the tensions between the USSR and the USA had been covered by the fact that both sides were trying to fight against Hitler and therefore relations up until the war had been relaxed. However this changed after 1945 the victory against Germany brought them international superpower status giving them more control and influence over many countries especially in Eastern Europe. As a result Stalin
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I agree with the Historian who claimed that greed was a major component in the European settlement and development of America‚ as many cultures had sacrificed to gain land and power‚ America was no exception. One example is relating to an empire in 1325-1521‚ the Aztecs. Though it was most likely not the first violence and craving for prosperity‚ it is a culture that became known for its survival instincts. They became mercenaries and by 1400 they had conquered almost all of Mexico‚ dominating all
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The origins of the first world war has been debated indefinitely‚ and with great controversy. Fritz Fischer‚ dubbed the “the most important German historian of the 20th century”‚ argues that the responsibility for starting the war should rest solely on the shoulders of Germany‚ as their actions were carried out with the goal of world domination.‚ Fischer’s argument has been openly criticised by two modern historians‚ Niall Ferguson and Sean McMeekin‚ who insist Fischer’s claims display personal bias
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Alliances are important in any war because the members of alliance will support the country when support is needed. Alliances involve teaming up against another side to the battle‚ and this forces that side to ally with other countries to fight‚ this leading up to WWI. However nationalism in the Balkans may have also lead up to WWI‚ due to the growing pride from the different ethnic groups living in the Balkan ‚in which they revolted and weakened the Ottoman Empire. Although Militarism could have
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WORLD WAR 1 A. MAJOR ALLIANCES FORMED DURING WW1 * Started by Germany * Triple Alliance/Central Powers: Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and Italy / Turkey & Bulgaria * Triple Entente (treaty of friendship‚ not yet an alliance): Britain‚ France and Russia * Allies: Britain‚ France‚ Russia‚ Italy‚ Serbia‚ USA B. MILITARISM * Attitude of powerful class of military leaders on their countries’ policies * Glorification of war and urged the build up of weapons and
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World War I changed the world in a way that nothing had before. Everybody was appalled by the horrors of a conflict on such a large scale. The aftermath of World War I left the world changed forever. One such country began a major change before the war even ended‚ and resulted in a major revolution. The Soviet Union was affected in a way not many countries were. The way the entire country was run changed. Vladimir Ilych Ulyanov‚ aka “Lenin”‚ saw the rise of the Bolshevik government after World War
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What Courage Leads To There is this simple saying; be your own superhero. Throughout a persons life‚ he will face many obstacles and some he will overcome‚ while others he may not. A person creates many relationships with others‚ some people will love and accept him for who he is‚ others will not. Often‚ one will not know why his peers do not like him‚ or if they even have a motif to. At the end of the day‚ it is how a person carries himself‚ and what he does about it that makes him a stronger
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of it‚ hoping the heat would pass‚ but in 1914‚ WW1 started and the alliance system was one of the main reasons for the outbreak. The first alliance was made in 1879‚ 35 years before the outbreak. It was between rising power Germany and the Austro-Hungarian empire. It was so Germany could think about attacking other countries to get more land. After that Italy joined forces with Germany and Hungary which led to the triple alliance being formed. Soon after‚ France and Russia met an agreement. This
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