Causes of World War I "The Great War" or World War I was the result of nationalism supporting the aggression of the leaders of other countries in the European nation. ... One particularly prominent nationalistic movement, Panslavism, figured heavily in the events preceding the war. ... One of the most important causes of World War I was the military expansion. ... Upon being asked by Germany what it would do in the event of a Russo-German War, France responded that it would act in its own interests and mobilized. ... The Great War A.K.A World war I had many causes, which could have b...

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Could The American Civil War Have Been Avoided? ... Thus, a conflict started within our nation that was called the Civil War. ... But an examination of the events leading directly to war will show that Southern politicians also must share much of the blame for the conflict. ... They had no way of knowing how important cotton agriculture would become in the 19th Century, or to what extent the South would become dependent on the institution of slavery. ... Lincoln was committed to preserving the Union at the cost of war. ...

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The author makes it really clear that enormous cultural, social, and economic changes were occurring in the colonies dating from the French and Indian War. ... The most interesting section of the book was the discussion of the French-Indian War or the "Seven Years War" and how it lead Great Britain to place an army on the frontier and to impose certain taxes to pay its cost. ... In every chapter the author gives very good facts about each segment covered in the chapter, the book doesn't keep on talking about certain events for too long it just gives you the most important facts. The boo...

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The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist is definitely the event that brought all the hostilities leading up to the war into action. The one fact that is very important about the assassination is the Austro-Hungarian response. Before I get into their response, I would like to refer to the picture entitled "War Fever 1914." This is a photograph of German volunteers marching off to fight in the war. ... On August 4, 1914, the First World War had begun. ...

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The wars that resulted, and more importantly the sheer power and fury the people possessed, initiated and drove forward the Second Revolution. ... As a result the Legislative Assembly launched wars against almost all of Europe. ... Because of the bitter division between the Girondists and the Mountain, and that between the indecisive middle class, great decision-making power, concerning war efforts as well as other political ventures, fell upon the laboring poor of Paris, often know as Sans-Culottes. ... The vicious power the Sans-Culottes displayed through these two harrowing events, in a...

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After World War II, Europe was in wreck. ... The end of World War II was quickly followed by the birth of a new war, the Cold War. ... The struggle of these two totally different concepts was the driving force between the rivalry of western and eastern countries during this 'silent' war. ... Furthermore, the fall of the Berlin Wall marks the end of the Cold War and also more importantly it stamps the 'death' of communism in Europe. This historical event occurred a few decades ago but its results can still be seen today. ...

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One very important accomplishment of the High Middle Ages was universities. ... Cathedrals came to be an important part of every city, with each one trying to have the most extravagant. ... One of the most important was the use of gunpowder in war, which helped the French win the Hundred Years" War, and helped all Westerners when they were colonizing other lands, like the Americas. ... With so many obstacles placed in front of the Europeans during this time period it is amazing the way that the politics change through every major event. ... But throughout all of the events that took pla...

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The Crusades were holy wars in which Christian states of Europe launched wars against the Muslims over the lands that the Muslims occupied, known as the Holy Land. There were eight wars in total by the Christians. ... Also, as mentioned above, the Crusades occurred during the Middle Ages which were holy wars sponsored by the church in an effort to take back the Holy Land from the Muslims. These events justify the label Age of Faith for the time period. ... The most important label for me would be the Dark Ages as so much death and destruction occurred which demonstrates a dark side of our wor...

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The Indo-Europeans were responsible for the re-innovation of war chariots and the refining of iron metallurgy. ... Honestly, the impact of any society or event in history has a huge significance on the world, irregardless if it was positive or negative. ... Although, the improvement of war chariots, only created more ideas for destructive weaponry (which ultimately causes death); war is something that is inescapable, and must be embraced for the survival of people. ... Most importantly, the Indo-Europeans intensely impacted historical evolution by all means of their existence and specifical...

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Others, however, believe that internationalism is a horrible thing because it destroys many communities and provokes many wars between nation-states. ... The United Nations (UN) was created after the second world war to insure global security which is one of the most important human needs. ... Also tourism generated by this event also boosts the economy and an international organization like the red cross promotes humanitarianism. ...

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An important thing anyone should know about the Druids before studying them is there are no written records of their rituals, where they came from, or when they began. ... The Druids, for all-important matters that faced the Celts, practiced the art of divination "forecasting future events. ... Then, he would take his thumb and place it behind his "tooth of knowledge- and wait until the future event he was looking for would be reviled to him. ... During troubling times or times of war, the Druids would help their armies in defeating their foe. ...

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The Holocaust Misconception The Holocaust Misconception is likely one of the most misunderstood historical events of modern times. ... It is often assumed and taught that the Holocaust portion of World War II was such a well kept secret that no one knew of it until after the fact, however, this is untrue. ... The majority of those that were taken onto continental Europe perished within twelve months, the 287 that went to Britain survived the war. ... This was achieved through saying Kaddish (a very important prayer), celebrating important holidays, establishing libraries, schools, o...

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The Holocaust is likely one of the most misunderstood historical events of modern times. ... It is often assumed and taught that the Holocaust portion of World War II was such a well kept secret that no one knew of it until after the fact, however, this is untrue. ... The majority of those that were taken onto continental Europe perished within twelve months, the 287 that went to Britain survived the war. ... This was achieved through saying Kaddish (a very important prayer), celebrating important holidays, establishing libraries, schools, orphanages and theaters and by maintaining the will ...

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Of course, Britain had also lost its crucial colonies during the Revolutionary War North America. ... This event gave Europe a new outlook on non-western expansion. ... These colonies, as well as those of other countries, offered a greater sense of power and provided rest and refuge in time of war. ... Also the task of finding new markets to sell manufactured goods had become important. ... Nationalism also played an important factor. ...

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Thisdevelopment deeply influenced western nations, producing dramatic events, specifically, the American and French Revolution, the Italian Risorgimento, the wars of independence in Central and South America, and the unification of Germany, among others. ... In particular, Wieacker explained that: "the Codification was not focused on gathering, compiling, improving or reforming the existent scientific or prescientific law - as the former German reforms or Roman and Spanish compilations-, but planning a better society by means of new systematic and creative law.""9 In fact, the relati...

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After the Second World War the third wave of migrants came to Australia. ... Migrants have brought about important changes in Australian society and their presence helps to explain much about our community today. ... The 2000 Olympic games for example was a huge success in expressing the view and possibility of reconciliation between the White Australians and the Aborigines, and more events such as this will occur. ...

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One event that was held deeply in high regard was Confirmation. ... Food became an important way of expressing the Norwegian cultural identity. ... Their clothes were homemade, after the Civil War linen and cloth was very expensive in Wisconsin. ... In addition, names were a very important way of preserving their family's cultural and identity. ...

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Marlow is particularly disgusted by the on-going "wars" the French are partaking in throughout his journey to the Congo. ... The European's ivory and other possessions and beliefs are the most important, while the well-being of others, especially the natives, are not worthy. ... Through descriptive details of surrounding environment and events, Marlow is proficient in adequately describing the disgrace of this action. ...

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For example, Manchester wrote about how the literacy rate had fallen, numerous wars took place, epidemics struck, the drainage was poor, farmers had poor quality tools, and deaths occurred more easily and frequently. ... The most important journey mentioned in Manchester's book was no doubt the circumnavigation of Magellan. ... Informative, yet exciting, he opens up the horizon to many appealing characters and remarkable events and leaves something to ponder about. ...

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