World War I sparked a multitude of significant short and long term political changes throughout Europe. In the immediate aftermath of the war‚ territory was reallocated‚ four empires fell‚ and the League of Nations was created. The creation of the League of Nations‚ despite its eventual failure‚ demonstrated a major shift in international politics from the desire to expand and conquer to the recognition of the importance of the balance of power. The Treaty of Versailles also divided Austria-Hungary
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CIVIL WAR ON THE US) EFFECTS of the CIVIL WAR (By Justin Clowers‚ Shaun DeGracia‚ Patrick McMillin‚ & Kimberly Munoz) “The American Civil War lasted four years. Measured in physical devastation and human lives‚ it was the costliest war the American people have experienced. When the war was over 620‚000 men had been killed and at least that many more had been wounded in a nation of about 35 million. The north lost a total of about 364‚000 soldiers (nearly one of every four soldiers). Also
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The book by Samuelle K. Tan discussed a detailed history on the Filipino-American war in the years 1899 to 1913. A new perception and information toward the American occupation was provided through this literature. The scope of the book was not limited to the “mainstream” history taught to students in the primary and secondary levels of education. It was more technical and detailed‚ showing how the Filipinos struggled against the Americans and how they (Americans) occupied the Philippines. The
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Franklin Castillo English 4 IB 3 April 2012 Extended Essay World War 1 is an extraordinary event which changed history today. WW1 was not just some war‚ but it was “The Great War”. It was called the “Great War” because no other war had such an impact on the world. It was the first war to affect all of the major nations of Europe and the world. It took thousands of lives. It was a huge war‚ involving a large number of nations and armies including five empires with their associated colonies and
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History Guide World War One: Events leading up to World War One: March 1890: The German statesman Otto von Bismarkre signs‚ mostly forced by the new Kaiser‚ Wilelm II. The Kaiser takes a more active role in German Welpolitik. However‚ the blunders of the Kaiser and other chancellors alienate Germany from other European powers and gave increasing influence to army leaders within Germany. December 1893: France and Russia sign a military convention pledging to help each other in the event of a
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World War One was a gruesome and transformative war‚ many young men suffered and died in the name of fighting for countries‚ and against countries‚ that they had no ties with aside from alliances. It lasted from July 1914 to November 1918‚ and all of the 4 years were fought with old tactics‚ but new weaponry and ways to kill. As a result of this the “Great War” as it was called is often considered one of the most brutal and bloody wars in the history of the world‚ and it transformed much of the way
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World War I The first World War‚ or also called The Great War started on July the 28th 1917 and ended on the 11th of November 1918‚ almost 17 million people died. The war found place in Europe‚ Near East‚ Africa‚ East-Asia and on the Oceans. Austria-Hungary started the war against Serbia because of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the July Crisis. The World War I had a big impact on the world but especially the United States. World War I had several reasons why
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contributions Native American people have made to world cultures.” Materials List Blackhawk‚ Ned. (2010) A History of Native American. [Recorded by Ned Blackhawk]. On Digital Audio (Audiobook). Solon‚ Ohio: Playaway Digital Audio. (2011) Blackhawk presents a history of Native America from the time shortly before the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the present. Focusing on the Columbian Exchange‚ Indians and the American Constitution‚ American Indian Removal‚ the Civil War‚ and the modern
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Victor Salido Ms. Ahonen 1301 English Sr. 6th Pd. 4 May 2016 Rough Draft World War I was a difficult time period in American history‚ it was a time of progress and women began gaining a voice in society. As the war came to an end‚ the United States was at it’s final stages of the progressive era and groups such as the Anti-Saloon League and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union began advocating for the ban of alcohol in the states. With support from many and arguing that alcohol is a key element
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World War II‚ which occurred on September 1st of1939 after Germany invaded Poland‚ is one of the most famous wars in the course of history. It was the most brutally violent‚ horrific‚ damaging‚ and the first war to have millions upon millions of people killed throughout the duration of it. A plethora of effects‚ which varies from nation to nation‚ was inflicted upon the world which would impact the course of the future. Fifty million people‚ or about two percent of the world’s population at the time
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