QUESTION: To what extent was Europe a powder Keg ready to explode in 1914? Europe was to a great extent a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode prior to 1914. Despite conflicting views on the causes of World War 1‚ the outbreak of this War was not inevitable‚ nor was it the result of one key event. However‚ it was more a product of rising tensions‚ rivalry and fear within Europe‚ which dated back primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries. Emerging new ideologies and the development of new technologies facilitated
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After years of governmental mistreatment and horrid working conditions‚ civilians all across Europe longed for a better life. Prior to the year of 1685‚ the year Europe was enlightened‚ life on earth was only about making it through the day; it was dreary‚ boring‚ and hopeless‚ with little to live for (Proquest 2015). Due to this misfortune‚ most people turned to religion‚ clinging to their customary beliefs and attempting to satisfy their leaders‚ hoping their loyal behavior will take them to a
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1. What were the ’disasters’ that Europe suffered during the fourteenth century‚ and what were their consequences? (Short Answer). There were many disasters during the fourteenth century for instance‚ The Black Death and the revolts and repression‚ The Hundred Years War‚ The Babylonian Captivity‚ and The Great Schism all of which lead to many consequences. The Black Death was a horrible plague that hit Europe in the 1200 to 1600 time frame‚ wiping out about a third of its population. The disease
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Trade helping the plague spread – Bolin In 1347‚ the Bubonic plague first spread to Europe from its starting point located in central Asia. The plague was spread to Europe mainly because of trade over the Silk Road (a huge trade system between Asia and Europe that.) from previously afflicted countries in Asia. While the Silk Road’s imports and exports were mainly silks‚ spices‚ and cloths; merchants unintentionally transported a deadly plague as well. The rats and fleas that were on the ships and
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and Development (of the material kind) are / were primarily western concepts which were forced upon rest of the world. Today the entire world is collectively involved in destruction of environment but the biggest role in this process of destruction was played by Western Civilization. The West was the first to start Industrial Revolution and travel on the destructive path of Industrialization and Consumerism.......It then forced western lifestyle on its colonies in Asia‚ Africa and America whose
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Many historians who take into account the Great Divergence draws a model of “Western impact‚ China’s response.” This says that Europe dominates the world from the Industrial Revolution and that China lacks of modernization so needs to catch up with the West. However‚ China has its inner force to influence itself in term of culturalism‚ modernization and similarities with Europe during the late Qing dynasty. The model “Western impact‚ China’s response” can be explained that the West influences China
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Sophia Haddadin Professor Adolino POSC 345 Western European Politics 12/9/2013 Introduction A leading issue in today’s world politics that has and still is affecting several countries is the topic of immigration. Immigration defined simply is when a person comes to a foreign country and takes up permanent residence. This act may result due to unstable economic conditions in ones homeland‚ war‚ poor working as well as living conditions‚ or even just a lack of national
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Napoleon and the Modern Europe “Like comets‚ they flashed across the sky of world politics; obsessed with power‚ they mobilized enormous masses of people for their ambitious goals ‚” the three historic leaders - Napoleon‚ Stalin and Hitler - all greatly influenced the world till today. Despite the fact that Hitler led Nazi Germany to start WWII and Stalin transformed Soviet Union and started the Cold War‚ I believe that Napoleon had the greatest impact on modern European history‚ because he not only
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The Five Most Significant Historical Events During this course‚ I have definitely learned more than I ever would have thought was a part of Western Civilization. This course has taught me so much‚ and learning about a lot of things that have occurred in the past‚ has given me so much insight on how things have been shaped for not only the present but the future. To me‚ I think five of the most significant historical events or eras was; the Industrial Revolution‚ the American Revolution
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The term Renaissance is used to refer to the cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from circa 14th century to the middle of the 17th century. It is a valid concept for a distinct period in Early Modern European History because of the changes and reforms that occurred during the time period. During the Renaissance‚ knowledge spread like wildfire and opened up opportunities for everyone. Also‚ politics took a major turn for the better and the worse. Lastly‚ the arts took on a totally new perspective
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