... the case of many Prussian landlords) to defend their position on the market against the influx of food from Russia and the United States. Although the tariffs introduced in 1879 protected them for a while, the share of agricultural production in Germany declined rapidly in comparison to industrial output. But that was a typical symptom of the advanced stage of industrial revolution, and ... ...

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... it mandatory for all small businesses, employers will likely discriminate against childless females in employment, as can be seen in Kosova. Therefore, parental leave, maternity leave in particular, should remain protected, but paid leave time should only be encouraged, and not made legally mandatory....

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... United States. By the time of the Yalta conference, both Churchill and Roosevelt were conscious of the reality of Soviet power. The diplomatic outcome of the Yalta Conference was essentially protected by the military balance of power that existed between the Allied powers on all European fronts at the time. This military balance of power had developed over time and favored ... ...

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... ) can exercise their destructive antinational, international . Influence to the detriment of the German people except for the "decent Jewish merchant who is willing to stay in Germany as an alien protected under the law. He will be allowed to pursue his business undisturbed" (Schleunes 58). Yet, when the party came into power a few months later, Jewish policy did not receive the ... ...

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... ) can exercise their destructive antinational, international . Influence to the detriment of the German people except for the "decent Jewish merchant who is willing to stay in Germany as an alien protected under the law. He will be allowed to pursue his business undisturbed" (Schleunes 58). Yet, when the party came into power a few months later, Jewish policy did not receive the ... ...

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... was Chancellor. Hitler was ready for an economic crisis, and was opportune in his dealings at the time. The effects of the "Great Depression" were felt everywhere and even those protected felt the impact. Businessmen saw their business close as there was less money to spend and investments were withdrawn, and by 1933 over half of young German people between 16 ... ...

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... in unoccupied France. Jewish refugees sought to obtain sanctuary until the very day of the armistice; additionally, Italian army officers and diplomats occupying Croatia, Greece, and parts of Southern France protected Jews from German demands for deportation. Until the armistice, the Jews of Italy had little idea of the horrors of the Holocaust that was already in full swing in other ... ...

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... France was not willing to be displaced as an imperial power. Fifthly, regarding Britain, its case is simple to interpret: with or without domestic problems, its empire had to be protected. The Ulster problem did not affect the 1914 decisions, as it did not affect many others until the present day. Britain secured strategic alliances and pursued military developments that were ... ...

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... countries (Hemmling, H D). There is no doubt that the world's economic and political appearance would be substantially different if there had been no Marshall Plan. It is probable that this aid protected us from a second international economic crisis, which might have been worse than the one in 1929-1931. The Marshall Plan helped the West European peoples to recover and maintain not ... ...

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... that, a Concordat was signed between the Vatican and the German state in 1933. Under this agreement, the Church was allowed to manage its own affairs, the Catholic education system was protected and Catholic bishops took an oath of allegiance to the German Reich. Fascists claimed that socialism, represented by the Marxist theories involving a class struggle between the Proletariat and the Bourgeois ... ...

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... I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen." Excommunicated and condemned by the Church, he sought refuge at Wartburg Castle, protected by the elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony. There, he began his translation of the Bible, an important step in the development of the modern German language" (Bainton 1997: 144 ... ...

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... limit the means I'll use...My job is not justice. My job is to eliminate and destroy, that's all...If you use your pistols in following my orders, you're protected...If someone calls it murder, fine, I'm a murderer". In February 28th, after a month in power, Hitler issued two more emergency orders that 'temporarily' allowed the Nazi-controlled police to bypass the ... ...

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... international countries, including Australia. This is exactly what occurred at the beginning of World War One - Germany was allied to Austria-Hungary, whom were also allied to Italy. Serbia was protected by Russia, who was in turn allied to France. Britain was "morally obliged" to protect France, and also had a treaty to protect Belgium. Britain also had a firm control over the ... ...

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... international countries, including Australia. This is exactly what occurred at the beginning of World War One - Germany was allied to Austria-Hungary, whom were also allied to Italy. Serbia was protected by Russia, who was in turn allied to France. Britain was "morally obliged" to protect France, and also had a treaty to protect Belgium. Britain also had a firm control over the ... ...

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... , he was also on good terms with the church, and even followed a policy of friendship with the Christian church. Not only did Charlemagne protect his throne and empire; he also protected the Church and continually extended its power in the process. Charlemagne was definitely a major benefactor in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire. During Charlemagne's rule, Europe had hardly any towns ... ...

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... France in this period. The first reason for Britain's success may actually lie in its geographic isolation as an island nation. Britain's separation from the continent coupled with a strong navy protected Britons and British industry from invasion and collateral damage. The Napoleonic wars and exposure to other conflicts punctuated French industrialization. France was at the center of the Napoleonic campaigns which ... ...

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... France from her enemy Russia and also so that "Germany" was much easier to manage. The sixteen smallest states were on the border of Russia so that France would be protected, there sixteen states were called the "Confederation of the Rhine". Although "Germany" had a bit more independence than before when they were ruled be Germans they were still being controlled by ... ...

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... , also called the central powers and the triple entente consisting of Britain, France and Russia. Originally there was no such bloc. Under Bismarck Germany had successfully isolated France diplomatically this protected Germany from encirclement, a two fronted war. Though with the rising of Kaiser Wilhelm II who viewed Bismarck's policies as highly complicated and contradictory decided to change it. [Condon, Christopher, The ... ...

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... control over. This was achieved by strength through armies and naval protection, which gave the Empire a boost of confidence. As the Empire would have total control over the countries it protected, it would be provided with a false sense of absolute power. All these example led to the sense of invincibility in the Empires. This sense of invincibility grew into a desire to ... ...

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