During the two decades following World War II‚ Hungary was transformed from a predominantly agricultural land into an industrial-agricultural state. This transformation was carried out under a system of central planning patterned on that of the Soviet Union. Consumer desires were ignored‚ tight labor discipline was enforced‚ and living standards were depressed‚ so that the largest possible share of Hungary’s resources could be used to develop an industrial base. Investment in industry was encouraged
Premium International trade Soviet Union Hungary
In what year was the alliance formed? The dual alliance was formed in the year 1879. The German chancellor Otto Von Bismarck was responsible for forming the alliance as he strove to form stronger links with Austria-Hungary. The secret treaty stated that both nations would agree to help each other if attacked by Russia but that they would remain neutral if there was an attack on another power such as France. Question 6: Which nation joined the dual alliance in 1882
Premium Otto von Bismarck World War I Bosnia and Herzegovina
independence after the Russo-Turkish war. In 1903‚ the pro-Austrian King Alexander of Serbia was murdered and was replaced by a new king determined to reduce Austrian-Hungarian influence. Austria-Hungary feared the influence of a strong country with a multi-ethnic empire. In order to combat this‚ Austria-Hungary started a tariff war and the Serbs went to France for support. Tensions grew when Baron von Aehrenthal became Austria’s new foreign minister. His belief that an aggressive foreign policy demonstrating
Premium World War I World War II Europe
History Notes on the 19th Century Nationalism- fanatical devotion to “nation’s” commonalities Imperialism- one nation dominates another Industrialism- mass production of technology to be more effective Capitalism- competition (between nations) to eradicate; all for profit Militarism- utilize military as 1st choice; espirit de corps Scientificism- reasoning and justifications; technology Social Darwinism- “survival of the fittest”; why you take place in other “isms”- hierarchy Crimean
Free World War I Otto von Bismarck Prussia
considered to be the “War to end all wars” or the “imperialist war” but as a matter of fact it was the first modern war. Nationalism played the largest part of the beginning of the war due to nationalist conflicts between Russia and Austria-Hungary. Militarism played a huge part in the war because everyone was more than ready to fight and it was obvious. The toll that imperialism had on the war was that Great Britain had the most spread empire with colonies spread across the globe‚ Germany
Premium World War II World War I United Kingdom
broke the military strength of Hungary‚ the Hungarian king‚ Louis II‚ losing his life in the battle (see Battle of Mohács). The vacant throne of Hungary was now claimed by Ferdinand I‚ the Habsburg archduke of Austria‚ and by John (János Zápolya)‚ who was voivode (lord) of Transylvania‚ and
Premium Ottoman Empire Istanbul Islam
of the 9th century[23][10] and a century later officially founded the Kingdom of Hungary[10]. The Tatar invasion in the 13th century quickly proved that defence is difficult on a plain[6][10]. King Béla IV of Hungary therefore ordered the construction of reinforced stone walls around the towns[10] and set his own royal palace[11] on the top of the protecting hills of Buda. In 1361[11] it became the capital) of Hungary[6]. {draw:a} {draw:a} Buda Castle during the Middle Ages. The cultural role
Premium Budapest Hungary
these causes. This question implies that an event that occurred in 1914 triggered and spread the battle to the five major empires. From the early 1900’s ‚ the two major alliances in Europe were on the one side the Triple Alliance between Austria-Hungary‚ Germany and Italy ‚ and on the other side‚ Great Britain ‚ France and Russia forming the Entente Cordial. It must be noted that‚ the Entente Cordial became anti-German after the two Moroccan crisis (1908 and 1911) ‚ because of Germany’s lack of diplomacy
Premium World War I Ottoman Empire World War II
Europe in 1914‚ after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. This trigger action caused the involvement of Germany‚ Russia‚ Serbia and Austria-Hungary. However‚ the war itself was caused by nationalism‚ alliances and Germany’s fear of encirclement. Nationalism was the central cause of World War One because‚ due to the nationalism of the Slavs‚ the Balkan states became a powder keg. Austria-Hungary made the Serbs fear annexation while the Slavs inside the country wanted a
Premium World War I
links to the middle because there are no other boxes to link it to‚ and the competition between Britain and Germany of who was the strongest was a cause (Arms Race) of the World War One. The next link is from Box 2: ‘Germany‚ Italy and Austria-Hungary were in an alliance together. Germany was worried about being attacked by France or Russia’‚ to Box 4: ‘In response to Germany joining an alliance‚ France and Russia formed an alliance‚ which Britain later joined. These countries thought Germany was
Premium World War I World War II Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria