The First World War broke out in 1914‚ originally involving Great Britain‚ France‚ Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and Russia. There were many reasons why the war started; some were long term causes related with the tensions between the countries of Europe‚ such as the conflicts between Britain and Germany and Russia and Austria-Hungary. However there was one short term cause which invoked all the existing tensions to break out in war‚ the assassination of the Archduke and Prince of Austria‚ Franz Ferdinand
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Andrew Meiborg Dr. Mary P. Dalles English 1130-07 2 April 2014 Response to “People Like Us” In the essay “People Like Us”‚ Brooks states that maybe we are indeed a diverse nation when considered as a whole‚ but when you look at us on the community level‚ we are homogenous. Brooks describes numerous ways in which Americans separate themselves from one another. Overall‚ I agree with the points made by Brooks and can draw many similarities to my own life. For example‚ when Brooks describes how
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This sculpture is called the “War God” and it was created by Philip McCracken in 1960. Philip McCracken was an American born artist‚ born in 1928. This amazing sculpture was created out of Cedar wood‚ where Philip McCracken carved the piece out then added a leather strap and blades along the body. This piece of art is currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum. The “War God” is a wooden sculpture and it was about 2 feet long and about 8 inches wide. The sculpture has lots of jagged edges and
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with this statement? The first World War‚ better known as World War I or the Great War‚ began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his expecting wife‚ Sophie‚ in Sarajevo‚ Bosnia during an open top parade. Despite the trauma that the First World War resonated throughout the globe‚ it led to a number of developments and innovations in society such as the rights of women‚ the end of class system‚ various form of arts influenced by the war such as poetry‚ music and paintings
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It is important to take note of human boundaries‚ those set by our evolved‚ genetic code. In War of the Worlds‚ H.G. Wells shows the reader how a person’s intelligence‚ ingenuity‚ and work ethic are secondary to human evolution. Human evolution determines a person’s intelligence‚ ingenuity‚ and work ethic more than other factors. Albert Einstein said that‚” The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” Einstein is correct in thinking this because one’s genetic code
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World War Ⅰ was a war that affected the whole world‚ it caused many countries to go bankrupt and created more than one new rivalry between countries in the process. Eighteen different countries involved in World War I‚ and that is not counting all of the colonies belonging to the involved countries that were forced to give financial and/or militaristic support. There were situations that led up to and caused World War I but three of the main reasons were Balkan nationalism‚ entangling alliances‚
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The Impact of the First World War on British Society Author(s): Arthur Marwick Reviewed work(s): Source: Journal of Contemporary History‚ Vol. 3‚ No. 1 (Jan.‚ 1968)‚ pp. 51-63 Published by: Sage Publications‚ Ltd. Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/259966 . Accessed: 17/03/2013 23:29 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps
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1) What are the universal themes of Star Wars? Give 3 examples. The universal themes of Star Wars are relationship to machines‚ issues of friendship and obligation to other people around you‚ and control over your destiny. Darth Vader is an example of relationships to machines because he is more machine than man‚ as an antagonist in Star Wars. Star Wars also has an infinite amount of examples on the issues of friendships and people around you‚ with character relationships playing out. The case of
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World War I World War I (also known as the First World War‚ Great War or War of Wars‚ abbreviated WWI) was a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. The fighting ended in late 1918. This conflict involved all of the world ’s great powers‚[4] assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (centred around the Triple Entente) and the Central Powers.[5] More than 70 million military personnel‚ including 60 million Europeans‚ were mobilized in one of the largest wars
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Argument: The main cause of Japan joining World War 2 is because they wanted to expand their territory. Short Background of Japan’s involvement in WWII (500 words): Japan participated in World War 2 and was part of the Axis Powers. Before World War 2‚ Japan had struggled and wanted to expand their territory. There are many reasons for this‚ one of which was to establish itself and gain equality with the Western Powers. Japan wanted to be considered as an equal amongst the Western powers which
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