However, it took until the end of World War 2 for any immediate changes to be implemented. ... At the height of World War 2 over four million mothers and children were evacuated from urban to rural areas. ... "A people's war had to produce a people's peace." ... By the end of World War 2, the state had recognized the need to take measures to tackle poverty. ... The effects of World War 2 on housing are colossal. ...

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World War II Review Sept. 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland World War II begins Nov. 30, 1939 Russia invades Finland o Beginning of the Russo-Finish War The war is over the Soviet demand for Finland to relinquish naval bases and territory to the Soviets Russia wins the war (they outnumber Finland 10-1), but suffer huge casualties Convinces Hitler that it is time to invade Russia May 10, 1940 France surrenders to Germany Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister o Rallies England to resist planned German invasion (OPERATION SEA LION) Pro-German...

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In 1917, after 3 years of neutrality, United States declared war on Imperial Germany and thereby entered World War I for several reasons. ... Instead, United States turned to trading more and more with the Allied powers (Doc. 2). ... This underhanded tactic outraged the American people and made many who were previously neutral strongly opposed to Germany. ... In conclusion, the United States entered World War I to ensure that it does not have to protect its people on its own soil in a war against them by Germany. ... It is important to notice that war was declared only on Germany and on none ...

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As a result of a devastating and bloody world war, popular sentiment in America returned to a foreign policy of isolationism. ... People didn't want to risk more American lives and money to fight a war that had nothing to do with them in the first place. ... In 1921, an Emergency Quota Act was passed that limited the number of immigration from that country to 3 percent of the people already living in the US; and in 1924, the quota was reduced to 2 percent. ... As a result of the devastation the war had upon Britain, which held the strongest economy in the world prior to the war, the fina...

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Firstly, Annemarie Johansen is the protagonist, or the main character of the novel and lives in Denmark, Copenhagen with her family during World War 2. ... Lois Lowry's book showed the devastated events of World War 2 by the Nazi Party and how they discriminated the Jewish ethnic community during that time. ... Many Jewish people were killed during the time period of World War 2, but some managed to escape to Sweden to avoid being a victim of Nazi soldiers and getting sent to concentration camps. ... The Star of David necklace is associated with the Holocaust and World War 2. ... The purp...

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This war in particular was important because it was the only battle that Canada formally beat the United States. ... The British not respecting American Sovereignty by violating the terms of the Treaty of Paris. 2. ... The most important cause of the war of 1812 were the economic sanctions put upon the US by the French and British. ... The Aboriginal people preserved their land and culture most successfully in Canada. ... These wars were very important for the Americans because they were battles fought on water (mostly on the Atlantic and in Lake Erie), against one of the strongest navies in t...

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America's Involvement in World War II When war broke out, there was no way the world could possibly know what was going to happen. ... Another point that we have to consider is the people's point of views and thought's regarding the United States going to war. ... The shock of World War one had still not left, and entering a new war, they felt, it would be foolish. ... Germany was one of the United States most important markets during the 1930's. ... America was now involved in World War II. ...

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Japan ruled Korea from 1905 until the end of World War 2. ... Korea was divided into North and South, after World War 2. ... South Koreans had little weapons and military because the Korean War took place soon after World War 2. ... Compared to these major wars, the Korean War wasn't as important at the time. ... World War 2 ended in 1945 and the Korean War started in 1950. ...

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Censorship and propaganda were both used to influence people to join the war and help keep information safe. ... This was to prevent important information about Australia's wartime strategies and capabilities becoming known to the enemy. ... Many things changed in Australia during World War 2. ... When he came into power, the Australian Imperial Forces(AIF) spread around the world. ... These changes on the homefront impacted how the world is brought out today. ...

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This essay will go into detail about the Canadian roles in World War I and World War 2. ... Canada's military effort in World War I put the country into the world stage. ... More than 60,000 Canadian soldiers died in World War I. Canada, automatically entered the war in 1914 when Great Britain did, this was unquestioned and greatly supported by the people of Canada, coast to coast. ... "The Second World War began at dawn on September 1, 1939 as the German armies swept into Poland. ...

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What the events were leading up to the war, what Americans involvement in the war was, and what effect the war had on both peoples. Much of the reasoning that led America to its ultimately disastrous involvement in Vietnam, was a direct result of the jockeying for position that was such an important part of the Cold War and a desire to punish the French for their collaboration during the Second World War. ... As wrenching as the war was for the US, it was infinitely worse for Vietnam, which lost a million people. ... Prior to World War I, Kuwait had been a province of Iraq, a territory in th...

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US soldiers were awakened only to find that they came here just to kill people rather than building a new world on which they were preached. ... The Vietnam War, unlike the Korean War and World War II, was the war that US television brought images of devastation, suffering and tragedy of Vietnamese people to the Americans every night. ... And the American people affirmed that the United States could not win this war. ... The protesters left the dormitory town and went down the streets of the City of Kent in the morning on May 2. ... Along with the protest of the Vietnam War all over the world,...

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The improvement in military technology had gradually reduced casualties and helped improve warfare in World War 1 and World War 2. ... (Medical, 12) The advancement of medical technology has improved tremendously dating from World War 1 to World War 2. ... " a hypothetical wound that 9 of 10 times would have killed a soldier in World War 1 would have been survived 9 of 10 times by US soldiers in World War 2. ... Basically, people depended on word of mouth, messengers, or rumours. ... In conclusion, the advancement of artillery, medicine, and communication has gradually reduced the num...

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This war was also known as the biggest war of the modern era (Rees 2). ... The war affected the country, the people, and the nation. ... Before World War 2, Japan was in control of Korea, but by the end of the war the United States decided to occupy the southern half of Korea. ... However it is important to know that through 1949-1950 the United States did not support the invasion of the North by the South. ... There was also an estimated 6.8 million men and women who served in the Korean War (Sandle 1-2 ed.). ...

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What was the major difference between World War I and World War II? ... The average speed of the tank in WWI was 2-5 miles per hour but in WWII the tanks moved up to speeds of 60 miles per hour. ... The improvement in the weapons were the most important to winning the war and without them the outcome could have been very different. ... With the new technology and weapons used in WWII more people died in the second war because these advances made it easier to kill people, but potentially saved more lives that could have been lost. ... With these factors used in the Second World War, it made t...

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At the beginning of the First world war, Assassination at Sarajevo happened at 1914, June 28th. ... Thus, all of important country which are in the Europe joined to the war which is going to be called First world war in 10 days. ... They moved to German in 2 weeks. ... There were one more important contry during war. that country was Russia. ... The delegate, Saionji Kinmochi, couldnt doing anything because of those three people, but they were not stupid. ...

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To know that two opposing sides generate a war via alleged interests or views is highly important. ... This also holds to be true for African Americans during World War II. World War II was basically about one world superpower trying to dominate a continent, by any means necessary. ... From the Civil War up until World War II, African Americans fought with inadequate weaponry and in segregated units. ... African American roles: People at home. ...

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In the treaty, Germany had to reduce its army to 100,000 people and its navy to 15,000 people. ... One particularly important nationalistic movement, Pan-Slavism, figured heavily in the events preceding the war. The Pan-Salvism movement supported the union of all Slav people.6 Along with nationalism, imperialism was another cause of World War I. ... Past wars also influenced World War I. ... The last and most important reason why Germany was the most responsible for the cause of World War I was that they pushed Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, which started the war. ...

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Understanding War of the Worlds The Mercury Theatre Broadcast of October 30, 1938 is the most famous radio broadcast of all time. For this assignment, listen to about 15 minutes of the broadcast War of the Worlds. ... Well's 1898 novel "War of the Worlds" on the radio series "Mercury Theatre of the Air".  ... Welles aired the 1898 Martian invasion novel (War of the Worlds) in the style of a radio news program. ... Yes, I believe it is important to listeners, because then if something rude is said, it can really upset some people. 3. ...

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In addition, Most of the residents were peasants, and there were a very low amount of people who had high education.2. ... The First World War exploded in 1914. If we treated the other facts which caused the revolution like bombs, the First World War must be the blasting fuse. ... After the First World War, the revolution exploded, the depressive people couldn't bear Tsar anymore. ... In addition, The First World War played a crucial role in the factor to cause the 1917 revolution. ...

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The major world religions provide insights on the morality of war and conditions of allowance. ... Upon careful review of select texts of the major world religions it is important to review each religion's stance on war, however; there is more information that is needed to formulate a final jurisdiction. First, it is important to recall from history all the wars begun in the name of religion. ... " Both quotations concern the training of people going to war. ... In conclusion, the role of religion on war in the world is quite a heavy influence. ...

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The Manhattan Project was such an important project because it not only ended World War II but it brought the world into the nuclear age and the new era of the cold war. ... The way the United States ended World War II was a show of international dominance that the world had never seen before. ... At the end of World War II, only the United States possessed the atomic bomb. ... In conclusion, the project to create the atomic bomb was the most important event since 1877 because it pushed the United States into the nuclear era and helped to end the largest war the world has ever seen, saving c...

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April 12, 1861 is one of the most crucial and important dates in American history. ... The Civil War is important because it affected African Americans and their future in America. ... During World War II there was a shortage of nurses, but defense officials were reluctant to let recruit black nurses. Nevertheless, black nurses were recruited and did serve in World War II (Memory). ... During World War civil rights groups pressed the government to provide training for black pilots on an equal basis with whites (Memory). ...

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The Korean War 1950-1953 was the first proxy conflict of the Cold War costing 5 million lives, 54,000 of which were American soldiers, yet it has often been described as America's, "forgotten war." Thus, eluding to the idea that it was not as significant to world affairs or security as other conflicts during the Cold War such as in Vietnam. ... " This essay shall evaluate how significant the American government perceived the Korean War to be to global security by analysing key documents from the early war period such as daily summaries in addition to key speeches and NSC 68 and 48/2...

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The first world war had many causes, the historians probably have not discovered and discussed all of them so there might be more causes than what we know now. ... In the time before the war's outbreak (before 1914-in the beginning of the century) the world was separated into big empires that had colonies around the world (European countries ruled most of Africa). ... The Kaiser William 2 of Germany hated and envied Britain for having a stronger navy than his. ... The assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 was the spark that ignited the First World W...

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