and I encourage that you do so. 1. Matching: A: Below is a chart containing all of belligerents (remember: it began as six nations‚ but more joined later) of WWI‚ match them to the correct alliance (pages 78 and map on 85). Triple Alliance (Central Powers) Triple Entente (Allies) Belligerent Nations England; Germany; Russia; Austria-Hungary; Italy; France; The Ottoman Empire; The United States B: Complete the correct order of events. There are 13 events listed in the left column; place the number
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QUESTION: To what extent was Europe a powder Keg ready to explode in 1914? Europe was to a great extent a ‘powder keg’ ready to explode prior to 1914. Despite conflicting views on the causes of World War 1‚ the outbreak of this War was not inevitable‚ nor was it the result of one key event. However‚ it was more a product of rising tensions‚ rivalry and fear within Europe‚ which dated back primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries. Emerging new ideologies and the development of new technologies facilitated
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The Significance of World War One World War One was an international war that happened in Europe and branched out to the United States during the final year. Many new advances appeared during this war. The new technologies of this century were incorporated into fighting against the enemies. Gas‚ a deadly weapon‚ was invented for the mass murder of soldiers and the impact it left still haunted the world into World War Two‚ twenty one years later. The Great War is often overshadowed by World War Two
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Dominic Enriquez Period 2 AP World History Four main causes known as Nationalism‚ Imperialism‚ Militarism‚ and Alliance Systems were responsible for the breakout of World War I in Europe and all over the world. The majority of the war was fought in Europe between Russia‚ Germany‚ France‚ Britain‚ Italy‚ and Austria Hungary but later engagements were carried out in the Southern and Southwestern fronts near Africa and other colonies. The entire worldwide event took place over a period of four years
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Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill‚ shortly known as Winston Churchill was born on the 30th of November 1874 to parents Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill. He was born into the aristocratic family of the Duke of Marlborough in a bedroom in Blenheim Palace‚ Oxfordshire‚ two months prematurely. Winston is best known for his leadership during World War 2. He is regarded as one of the best war time leaders in the 20th century and served as Prime Minister to the United Kingdom
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Why Did the American Government Decide to Take Part In World War I? World War I was a global war originating in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918.More than 70 million military personnel‚ including 60 million Europeans‚ were mobilized in one of the largest wars in history. Over 9 million combatants and 7 million civilians died as a result of the war‚ a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication‚ and the tactical stalemate
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Nationalism is an ideology people have that helps them identify themselves with their country. It is patriotism hinted with a feeling of superiority over other countries. Nationalism in Europe rose by several folds after the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. France was not only defeated‚ but also humiliated by the well-equipped Prussian Army. France was made to surrender 80‚000 men‚ pay 5‚000 million marks and had been further humiliated by the Prussian victory march through Paris. There was a strong
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2014 US History ll H Wilson’s Foreign Policies Half way through President Woodrow Wilson’s first term‚ in 1914‚ World War I broke out due to the assassination of Franz Ferdinard‚ the Arch Duke. This created a war between the alliances of the Triple Entente and the Central Powers. Wilson declares the United States as neutral on August 19th‚ 1914. Being a strong advocate for foreign policies‚ he creates many visionary ones from the beginning of World War I‚ to the Versailles Treaty‚ in 1919. Examples
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created the plan. Since Germany had the alliance with both Russia and France they would be forced to either fight them both or not fight either. Germany decided on just going ahead and fighting them both in a two front war. Schlieffen knew of the Triple Entente was in place and was aware that if he attacked the French he’d be fighting the British as well. Schlieffen analyzed that his army would be prepared in forty-two days while the other nation’s armies would be ready in only fifteen days. His beliefs
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themselves also played a large role in the growth of fascist support. The reason people were disappointed with the outcome of the first world war‚ especially nationalists‚ was due to the fact the even though Italy won the war on the side of the triple entente‚ they did not receive the land they were promised before entering the war. This showed the liberal government to be weak as they did not challenge the decisions made. There was also the economic percussions that Italy faced after the war due to
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