factors‚ she was definitely not the lone cause. Many powerful European nations played a roughly equal part in their contribution‚ which consequently started the First World War. At the beginning of the 20th Century there was great imperialistic rivalry in Europe. This rivalry can be referred to as the "root" of all the major causes of World War I. Imperialism led to strained relationships between the powers (Germany often clashed with Britain and France over the rule of African countries‚ and France
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World Systems Theory Unlike former sociological theories‚ which presented general models of social change with particular focus at the societal level‚ world-systems theory (or world system perspective) explores the role and relationships between societies (and the subsequent changes produced by them). A theory primarily developed by Immanuel Wallerstein‚ Samir Amin‚ Giovanni Arrighi and Andre Gunder Frank in response to the many new activities in the capitalist world-economy during the mid 1970s
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World Health Organization The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was first officially made and put into constitution on the 7th of April 1948. It is said they do good and never bad. In 2009 when the influenza pandemic (H1N1) hit the world‚ the world health organization was accused of spreading "fear and confusion" rather than "immediate information". This resulted in a huge collaboration with other world health authorities and foundations
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historical significance is World War II. World War II was a war even unlike the First World War having an estimated death toll of sixty million and forty five million being the deaths of civilians (National World War II Museum). Never before has the world seen such a gruesome war that destroyed the lives of even those who survived. Lasting from 1939 to 1945‚ this war came with everlasting World War II was caused by a variety of reasons. On the most basic level‚ the beginning of World War II can be blamed
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WORLD HISTORY The Making of the Modern World Nationalism Progressive Ideas and Movements During the Progressive Era new ideas and ways of living were being formed. Nationalism was one idea that emerged towards the end of the Middle Ages. It is the idea that people all share similar interests including culture‚ language and religion. It is also the sense of belonging to a nation and is the creation of a single government over a large territory. Nationalism can originate when people decide
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What are some of the key problems facing the world’s cities in 21st century‚ and what can be done about them? Almost half the world’s population now live in urban areas and‚ as cities grow even larger‚ conditions for civil cities are likely to get worse. This continuously swelling population‚ if not properly addressed‚ will lead to several very serious problems. Three of the most critical key problems are increasing pollution‚ global warming‚ and worsening social conditions. Firstly‚ pollution
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territorial boundaries.” Peace of Westphalia 1648 Sovereign equality of states Recognized in the UN charter Difference between theory an practice Phases in the state systems 1) The mercantilist era 1492-1815: explorers and traders discover the new world Mercantilism: as central doctrine Military and economic power sees as complementary Desire by leading governments to protect national markets and your business interest Decisive of military force in European colonialism Looking ahead: note
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Part B World War 1 made a colossal impact to all aspects of human life around the world‚ everyone who fought‚ witnessed‚ and survived from this catastrophic event was impacted on each to different degrees and consequences. One of the major groups who were affected by World War 1 were the women of Britain‚ playing a significant role to provide for their family and for the men who fought in the war. With the early rush of volunteers in 1914 and the conscription in 1916 led to a shortage of manpower
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World War 1 was different than any other wars that came before it by that it was the first war fought in on many continents‚ as well it was the first war where chemical weapons were used‚ and it was the first total war. The total number of casualties in World War 1 was 37 million. There were 9 million killed‚ 20 million wounded and others that weren’t were most likely dead. The expectations before the war started was a reason why the war began because people thought it was going to be a short‚ bloodless
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During World War 1 the whole world was a battlefield. World War 1 began in July of 1914 and ended in November of 1918. There were two forces fighting against one another‚ the Allies and the Central Powers. During the war dogs were used to carry messages out by carrying capsules attached to their bodies. On December 24th an unofficial truce was made‚ and the two sides spent the day singing Christmas carols to one another. But what was the root of World War 1? What caused the war to be initiated? The
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