which caused conflict. Germany and the triple alliance decided to invade neighbouring countries in Europe such as France‚ Belgium and etc. Canada played a key role in the success of the war as it produced artillery and food products for the western front. Most products were shipped off from Halifax. But unfortunately‚ on December 6‚ 1917‚ an explosion destroyed Halifax. The Mont Blanc Vessel was carrying 2.9 kilotons of explosives when it collided with a Belgian Relief ship in Halifax harbour (See
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In 1914‚ the First World War broke out. It is the war which involved most of the countries in the world. The Sarajevo Assassination has triggered off the war as Austria-Hungary use it as a war excuse to declare war on Serbia. To a large extent I think that extreme nationalism is the most significant factor in leading the outbreak of the First World War. “Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind”. This was said by Albert Einstein. Nationalism is the desire of people of the
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Introduction: In the year of 1917‚ Europe remained in a position of war and stalemate. The whole of Europe had been pitched in a massive war for nearly three years‚ as Europe had been divided between the Central Powers Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and later the Ottoman Empire‚ and Triple Entente forces of Britain‚ France‚ and Russia. While the growing dissent and chaos within the Russian Empire had ensued with the aftermath of the February/March Revolution‚ the situation seemed to begin to lean
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War on the Western Front * THE REASONS FOR THE STALEMATE ON THE WESTERN FRONT * War began August 14th * Both sides thought it would be a rapid war‚ ‘all over by Christmas’ and that their side would be victorious -> views were unrealistic Schlieffen Plan * Based on the idea that Germany would eventually have to fight France and Russia but should avoid fighting both at once * France would expect Germany to invade from the east‚ so would not be prepared for an invasion
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Geology of the Front Range 1. Research on the Front Range Mountains located in the Rocky Mountain region has brought about a lot of findings that they intend to share with the rest of the community. Over 1 billion years ago‚ molten rock was dispersed throughout the world. In time‚ this molten rock would form together which in turn formed the continents in which we live today. This is true for Pikes Peak as well. Being the tallest mountain of the region (standing at 14‚278 feet) there
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Spring 2013 World History Study Guide Unit Four: Industrialism and a New Global Age What was it‚ what significant changes happened during‚ and when/where did it take place? 3 main factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution- Why were these factors so critical? How were tenements developed as a result of Urbanization? What are some characteristics about the 2nd Industrial Revolution? What 2 characteristics need to be present for a nation to industrialize? Why are some countries
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Despite everything I recall how excited I was going for the war. I still remember how I was reeking with curiosity to what’s to happen. But now I don’t know anymore. The trenches are very narrow‚ just room for me and Joe to push by one another. In front of each trench is a baricade made of sandbags‚ these are more or less bullet proof‚ but afford little protection from shell fire. We fill them up and they look after us. I know that sounds funny but it’s true.We don’t generally utilize sand‚ sometimes
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Causes of WW1 While there were many causes to WW1 such as imperialism‚ nationalism‚ alliances‚ and assassination‚ one cause that primarily stands out is militarism. Militarism is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. Because militarism was so important to WW1‚ countries had to come up with a way to get people interested in war‚ which led to the use
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World War II did indeed influence changes in the Australian home front; some long term and others short term. The evident threat of invasion by the Japanese forced the Australian government to turn to their American allies‚ forging new foreign policies and a sense of ‘Americanisation’ of Australian cultural. Minority groups including women and Indigenous Australians also experienced changes pushing for equality. Amidst the pinnacle of World War II‚ forsaken by her mother country‚ Australia felt
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Katczinski shares his philosophy regarding the military’s hierarchy: “Give’em all the same grub and all the same pay and the war would be over and done in a day.” He finds it unjust that lower class people like he and his comrades‚ are put on the front lines and forced to face the realities of
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