To what extent was fascist control of Italy 1925-1943 the result of the effective use of propaganda? Propaganda allowed Mussolini to keep a wide control over the Italian population‚ however there were also other factors that maintained fascist control over Italy‚ including Mussolini’s link with the church‚ the banning of opposition‚ fear and repressive measures and the creation of a secure state. Propaganda was an important step in securing Mussolini’s position in power. He proposed various
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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 history‚ and was controversially re-opened in the 1960’s by Fischer. Other theories include
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To what extent did opposition to the policy of appeasing Germany increase in Britain in the years 1936-1939? The policy of appeasement had reached its heights by the period between 1936 and 1939. It was felt by many to be the best policy at the time‚ as it allowed Britain to buy herself some valuable time in order to delay the inevitable war. Opposition during 1936‚ when appeasement was first seen as really taking the forefront of foreign policy‚ was small and weak. However it was by 1939 that
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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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To what extent was Benjamin Disraeli’s personality was the most significant factor in the passing of the 1867 Representation of the People Act? The reform act of 1867 gave the vote to all householders in the boroughs as well as lodgers who paid rent of £10 a year or more‚ reduced the property threshold in the counties and gave the vote to agricultural landowners and tenants with very small amounts of land . It can be argued that in fact it was a bill which was very much against the orthodox conservative
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To what extent was The Treaty of Versailles a positive peace agreement for the future? The well-recognised Treaty of Versailles‚ signed on the 22nd June 1919‚ was one which has been the target of very crucial criticism over the ages. It was a treaty that subjected Germany and the other nations it was aligned with into a crisis of hardship‚ financially‚ socially and economically. Although the treaty was known to contain traits of a positive peace agreement that would prevent future war from occurring
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Slavery has existed in lots of bureaucracy during its lengthy records. All through the pre-Civil battle (antebellum) years. Slavery‚ and consequently slave trade‚ extended aggressively within the United States. This became fuelled through a surging international call for cotton. Through 1830s‚ Louisiana‚ Mississippi and Alabama shaped the heart of the brand new “cotton country”‚ producing greater than 1/2 the U.S. cotton supply. The extraordinary bulk of this cotton manufacturing turned into cultivated
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------------------------------------------------- To what extent was Themistocles responsible for the Greek victory in the Persian Wars? Daniel Ashby Themistocles was responsible for the Greek victory in the Persian wars to a considerable extent. The key to Athens’ strength in the 5th Century BC was in this general and statesman and therefore‚ as Greek victory relied so heavily on Athens‚ Themistocles vitally contributed to the outcome of the Persian king’s invasion of 480-479 BC. His early
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To what extent was a Nationalist victory in the Spanish civil war inevitable? The Spanish civil war broke out in 1936 due to many factors. The Nationalist were likely to win the war due to Franco‚ as he was able to resolve the tension among the factions on the Nationalist side and also they he the support of the ruling elites‚ such as the Church. On the other hand Franco did not become a clear leader until later on the war as the Republicans captured Madrid and the Army of Africa were stranded In
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To what extent was culture in Hong Kong in the second half of the 20th century shaped by foreign cultures? Hong Kong was a city with diversified culture. Populated with an overwhelming majority of Chinese‚ Hong Kong had definitely been deeply influenced by traditional Chinese culture and customs. Meanwhile‚ it had also been governed by Britain for more than a century‚ and had developed close links with the West. Yet‚ culture in Hong Kong in the second half of the 20th century still mainly followed
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