... several occasions before making up their differences in 1904. France had recovered quickly from its defeat by Germany in 1871. Since then it had acquired allies and colonies, invested lavishly abroad (especially in Russia), built up a large army and a useful fleet. Nevertheless, France had caused to fear Germany. French industry had developed fast but it was much less productive than that ... ...

• Word Count: 1894
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... political than technological'. The advances in weaponry in the 19TH century with innovations of quick firing artillery, machine-guns and repeating rifles were the cutting edge of the 'new imperialism' abroad. Russia's remarkable economic recovery upset the military equilibrium. Not only did spending on arms increase, but also steps were taken to restructure the army radically and to improve the rail ... ...

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... to Belgium's defense later that day. Like France, it was by extension of alliance also at war with Austria-Hungary. With Britain's entry into the war, its colonies and dominions abroad variously offered military and financial assistance, and included Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and the Union of South Africa. United States President Woodrow Wilson declared a U.S. policy of absolute neutrality on ... ...

• Word Count: 706
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... for the Roman commonwealth to expand, it had to displace Carthaginian power. Interestingly, the Romans were claiming to defend the Commonwealth's interests and future survival by fighting farther and farther abroad. European Imperialism was to be kept in check by Balance of Power principles and various treaties. The British thus settled the Persian and Afghanistan issues with the Russians. The Germans ... ...

• Word Count: 4114
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... empire. This nationalism led to imperialism. France and Germany were rival empires, so were Russia and Austria- Hungary and Serbia and Austria-Hungary. Britain also wished to expand its empire abroad through colonization. This increased struggle for colonies mirrored much more than a new wave of overseas conduct by traditional colonial powers, including Russia. The new imperialism was renowned particularly by the ... ...

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... the ideological spectrum. Fascist regimes promised the peoples of Europe, not "workers' revolution, "but national rebirth under a supreme leader who would ruthlessly settle scores with enemies both at home and abroad-. However, the defeat of Germany and Italy in World War II destroyed fascism, thus, destroying the tyrannous reign of Hitler in particular. Whatever popularity was enjoyed in Europe disappeared because ... ...

• Word Count: 1866
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... defeated at Adowa in 1896. This led to the downfall of the government of Francesco Crispi and remained an embarrassment for nationalists, who had expected a united Italy to gain glory abroad. Italy recognized the independence of Ethiopia but still retained much influence there because of her colonies in neighboring Eritrea and Italian Somaliland ; this latter had been annexed or purchased piece ... ...

• Word Count: 631
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... in the east, launching Russia into war. The Russo-Japanese war cost each side about 450,000 lives and caused Russia to suffer a loss of prestige both at home and abroad. With foreign and domestic affairs failing under Nicholas" government, Father George Gapon, an Orthodox priest, organized a march in St. Petersburg to petition the tsar for an end to war, a constituent ... ...

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... draft would be less focused on preparing men and women for conventional combat than on the arguably more daunting task of guarding against and responding to terrorism at home and abroad," (Moskos 2) His 21st century plan would be based on several priciples: 1)Males only, as combat would be a liklihood. Women should be allowed to volunteer as they do now. 2) Active duty ... ...

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... as the "Black Hand," immediately assumed the role of anti-Austrian propaganda within Serbia. This included sabotage and espionage of Austrian interests in the region, as well as political murders abroad, mainly in those provinces which Serbia had an interest in annexing. This group had attracted not only many government officials and professionals in the "business," but also current and former ... ...

• Word Count: 3275
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... World War I, blacks returned to the United States with a changed outlook on their position in United States society. They had seen the equality and fairness, which with they were treated abroad, and sought after that same treatment domestically. The Klan, of course, quickly refuted this. The group, in turn, blamed the loss of the war on blacks, Catholics, and Jews, and ... ...

• Word Count: 1883
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