In what ways and to what extent was China modernized during the Republican period (1912-49)? After the fall of Qing Dynasty in 1911‚ the unprecedented‚ new form of government emerged in China immediately. Whereafter the betrayal of the Republic of Yuan Shikai (1913-1916) and the turmoil of Warlordism (1916-27)‚ China was in a relative stable situation till the Nationalist Government was established in Nanjing in 1928‚ a period first possible for any modernization effort. That is‚ most of the modernization
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In Alexander Stephens’ 1861 Cornerstone Speech‚ he reveals his theory on why the “revolution” occurred. This famous speech spoke on the thought that the new government was based upon the fact that whites were superior to African Americans. It is the refutation of the indication that all men are created equal. According to Stephens the "cornerstone" of the confederacy was ultimately the true foundation that was indeed slavery. This speech is often viewed today as a dramatic moral clause to the question
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It is rather controversial to say whether or not America was an intolerant society or not in the… America was rather intolerant in the 1920’s as in the southern part of USA‚ many blacks were not treated equally‚ as they came under the ‘Jim Crow’ laws‚ meaning that they were segregated from the white people. The black community were also carried on living in poverty‚ even in the Northern areas where even though they were treated a little more equally‚ they were still given the poorest houses and
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“The Weimar Republic was doomed from the moment it was created” To what extent do you agree with this statement? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Nicolai DP1 History The Weimar Republic was created in 1919 after Wilhelm II abdicated. The new government consisted of the ones who signed the Treaty of Versailles‚ and so nationalistic Germans thought this to be traitorous. The severe consequences given by the treaty
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The policy of appeasement was widely pursued by Britain and France in the 1930s‚ when it referred to attempting to satisfy Germany’s demands by negotiation and compromise‚ which would avoid war. However due to its failure the policy of appeasement‚ to a large extent was responsible for the outbreak of war in 1939. It is clear that if the Western Powers had retaliated against Hitler‚ war could have been avoided‚ it encouraged Hitler‚ Hitler could never be appeased‚ and that it prompted the Nazi-Soviet
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17th and early 18th century slavery was a common factor in life; slaves were often sold and used throughout Britain and the World. However‚ in 1807 the slave trade was abolished by the British Parliament‚ this meant you could still own a slave but it was illegal to buy or sell them. Finally‚ after much debate‚ in 1833 Parliament decided to abolish slavery itself both in Britain and the British Empire. Many historians still disagree on the real reason on why slavery was abolished and I am going to
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2. To what extent was Germany to blame for starting WWI? After a massive war‚ it easy to see why a lot people would point fingers at the country that lost the war. However‚ is this always correct; or do people jump to conclusions much too quickly? By doing this‚ do they also create a whole new kind of trouble for themselves to come in later years? Some may suggest that it is more productive to look at the events leading up to the war to determine who was at fault. The blame attached to World
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Between the years of 1861 and 1865 the United States was divided as a nation‚ into the confederate forces of the United States‚ and the Union of the United States. The Union Navy worked to blockade the Atlantic Coast of the United States around the Confederated States‚ (the Southern United States). The Union Blockade also extended around the Gulf Coast. Ships from the Union Navy blocked these vital ports. The Union wanted to prevent the Confederate States of America from receiving supplies‚ men and
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To what extent was Lenin crucial to the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917? On 24th October 1917 the Lenin and the Bolsheviks led a revolution in Russia. The Bolshevik Red Guards led a revolution against the Provisional Government by seizing control of stations‚ telephone exchanges‚ post offices‚ the national bank and the Winter Palace in Petrograd. Now Lenin set about creating the world’s first communist state. Although he was a strong influence‚ he was not solely responsible for the outbreak
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The civil war officially began on April 12‚ 1861.There were many causes of the civil war‚ including differences believe about slavery between northern and southern states. During the civil war Union and Confederacy have their own advantages and strategy. The Union has almost all the naval power and shipyards belonged to the North. President Abe was a great leader. The had huge advantages in manpower and resources‚ the North had about 22‚000‚000 people. 85% of the nation’s factories were located in
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