Analyze the causes and consequences of World War 1. Europe avoided major wars in the 100 years before World War 1 began. In the 1800 ’s‚ an idea swept across the continent that helped bring about the Great War. Many historians argue that there are many causes of the first World War some of which are not disclosed to the wider population. However‚ the main causes of World War I‚ which began in central Europe in late July 1914‚ included many factors‚ such as the conflicts and hostility between the
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Could the ’Big Three’ have done any better‚ or was the Treaty of Versailles the best that could have been achieved under the circumstances? The 1919 Treaty of Versailles was made by George Clemenceau‚ David Lloyd George and Woodrow Wilson. They were the World War One leaders of France‚ Great Britain and America respectively‚ and after the war‚ made the Treaty to decide what to do with a defeated Germany. Four years of fighting and losses throughout the First World War made decisions difficult
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”(Hemingway 185). The soldiers in World War 1 were fighting for the glory of their country and honor. However‚ the destruction and horrors that soon followed their actions made their reasons seem hollow. In comparison to World War 2‚ the situation for soldiers in World War 1 was much more grave because of chemical warfare‚ the influenza pandemic of 1918‚ and trench warfare. To begin with‚ chemical warfare aided in making the horrors of World War 1. Chemical Weapons can have varying effects on it’s victims
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Could Russia have defeated Japan in the Russo-Japanese War? If not‚ why not? If so‚ why and how? by Terra McIntyre Introduction This essay will examine Russia ’s advantages and disadvantages pre-war‚ war and post-war that could have changed the course of history and enabled Russia to defeat Japan in the Russo-Japanese War. Russia‚ despite major advantages in resources‚ military personnel‚ naval forces‚ and strategic depth‚ lost the Russo-Japanese War to Japan‚ a rising power whose
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The political causes of World War 2 World War 2‚ famously known as the most devastating war‚ had causes dating back to WWI as well as‚pre . Some people refereed it because of the Treaty of Versailles which most of the people agreed one that it was too unfair for Germany and that their anger was going to appear sooner or later. The people thought it will create fascism. Some historians saw that the failure of The League of Nations was also another factor. The Treaty of Versailles was
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World War I Opinion Essay Most wars can have a dramatic and lasting effect on those who are involved in it. This can easily be seen in the case of World War I and how it shaped the world economically and socially. When first learning of the war‚ Europeans were ready to take up arms for their country and not at all suspecting the kind of destruction that would occur. On the day that France declared war‚ Roland Doregeles describes in That Fabulous Day‚ “No more poor or rich‚ proletarians or
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World War 1 was a huge turning point in our world. “World War 1 was one of the deadliest conflicts in the history of the human race‚ in which over 16 million people died. The total number of both civilian and military casualties is estimated at around 37 million people. The war killed almost 7 million civilians and 10 million military personnel” (history on the net Staff)”. Before the war and at the beginning of the war‚ it was called “the great adventure”. “Many men left the shores of New Zealand
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Australia Joining WW1 Australia joined the World War 1 because Australian wanted to help the motherland (Britain) out. Over 416‚809 men enlisted and 60‚000 were killed and 156‚000 were wounded‚ gassed or taken help prisoner. Australians also enlisted because they want to show pride and show to the females that they are brave. In the newspapers‚ political parties and sometimes churches advertise the males to join the war. Woman also rejected and abused men that did not get it to the AIF (Australian
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How Did Women Contribute To World War 1 By: Jeff M. Lerio History 30 Mrs. C. Lenz-Fabian Nov.19‚2012 A Canadian woman plays an important role and contributions on the home front during the war years. They supported our country’s war efforts not only in traditional roles‚ but also in unprecedented new ways. Women in this era are said to be the toughest one‚ they endure all pains and suffering just to be heard and express their thoughts. During World War 1‚ women roll up their sleeves and took a
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World War 1: Remembering the War to End All Wars My name is Katherine and I am going to write to you about what my family went through during World War 1. The war began on July 28‚ 1914 and lasted until November 11‚ 1918. My family was very scared. My dad served as a soldier and unfortunately lost his life while trying to save our country. I miss him so much as day pass but I know he was a good man and that he wanted me to be someone big in life. My father was the most hardworking man you would
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