Modern History Assessment2
Holocaust Essay Explain why the Nazis Implemented the Final Solution The Nazis implemented the Final Solution because this method was so far the most efficient method in quickly wiping out the Jews. Other methods did not progress well, nor was it efficient in the extermination of Jews. Due to these inefficient methods, the Nazis developed many phases such as the Einsatzgruppen mass shooting and the gas vans. However, many problems aroused, which lead to abandoning these methods. During Hitler's reign, Nazi anti Semitism was so far the first method. This meant that the Jews were slowly deprived as normal German Citizens, thus prejudice and hostility gradually progressed. This was achieved by taking the rights of the Jews, and to convince the German people that this was necessary, Hitler himself gave a speech to the German Citizens about his beliefs. His goal was to get rid of the Jews from the Aryan race. He was however successful in creating the "Unlikeness of men" observations despite the crude evidence which suggested that Jews constituted as a race not religion, that Jews were the corruptors of the pure blood race, that compared with Jews Aryans are contrasted as genetically, physically and mentally superior regarding to Jews. This was supported using the popularized Social Darwinism theory. The Nazis first action was to isolate the Jews from the Aryans, believing that
Was responsibility for WWI collective or German?
Was responsibility for WWI collective or German? This essay will focus on each of the long term and short term events and activities which historians offer as the reasons for the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. This essay will look at whether the cause was collective or German orientated before drawing upon a conclusion deciding upon whether responsibility for World war in 1914 was collective or German. This essay will begin by looking at the longer-term causes of World War I. Some historians start in 1871 in explaining the causes for World War 1. 1871 saw the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the annexation by the newly created Germany of the French provinces of Alsace and Lorraine. Philip Bell indicates, "This point of departure places Franco-German rivalry in the forefront of the picture and other elements have their prominence decided by this perspective".1 This factor indicates that German actions resulted in a later World War and French hatred of Germany as a result explains the harsh clauses in the Versailles Treaty, which followed this war. A major factor in Modern European History and an explanation for the reasons as to why World War broke out in 1914 was the build up of alliance systems. Philip Bell states, "Germany and Austria were linked in the Dual Alliance, signed originally in 1879. These two powers were also linked with Italy in the Triple
Lenin's April theses; an analysis.
The twentieth century has been overshadowed by a clash of two ideologies, both representing a social, political and economic world order; one of the existing capitalist system, the other of revolutionary socialism. In April 1917 Vladimir Lenin, a revolutionary Marxist activist, writer and thinker, issued a series of directives on return from exile in an effort to subvert the energy of a revolution towards an uncompromising monolithic channel, famously known as the 'April Theses'. This thesis influenced a further revolution in October by a coup d'etat establishing the Bolshevik party in power. This revolution established the world's first Communist state, based on the ideas and theories of Karl Marx; challenging the existing capitalist status quo of the west. Becoming, further a catalyst and inspiration for socialist, as well as non-socialist movements across the globe. However, from its outset creating an ambiguous character, on the one hand utopian in nature, but on the other, tainted with the hallmark of authoritarianism and 'false premise'1 From the latter half of the nineteenth century Russia saw large unrest2. Further, newly found social, political and economical moods, of 'mixed character' began prevailing3, threatening the existing autocratic rule of the Tsar. Along with liberalism, anarchism, and conservatism, new ideas of socialism and change began to show colour.
Historical Investigation Woodrow WIlson
Historical Investigation Model Assignment Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations Miss Blom CHY 4UW Magdalena Nowakowska Monday March 26, 2007 Nowakowska 2Historical Investigation Model Assignment Miss Blom CHY 4UW Magdalena Nowakowska Monday March 26, 2007 Don't ITALICIZE THIS, it's supposed to be MLA and the header is not italicized. Topic: Why did Woodrow Wilson fail in his attempt to bring the United States to the League of Nations? A: Plan of the Investigation: The United States rejection of the League of Nations was a great shock to Europe and the entire nation. The aim of this investigation wasis to find out why the United States declined the League of Nations; whose goal was it to eliminate flaws of the old European states and prevent future wars. I will conduct my investigation and research my investigation through the use of out many different sources; including some which arevarious speeches given by Woodrow Wilson along with other articles. In section B I will write examine about the birth of the League, America's refusal to join it and whether or not it fitted in with her herthe desire to have an isolationist policy (WHAT IS THIS POLICY? I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT) throughout the world. In section C, I will assess the values and limitations of two different sources. I will analyze my findings in D and reach a hypothetical conclusion as a result of
The Great Powers and nineteenth century colonialism
The Great Powers and nineteenth century colonialism By 1882 Europe's naval superpower, Great Britain, had already acquired a significant global empire. However, it was in the following two decades that two key areas of the world opened up to the imperialist appetites of most of the other great powers of Europe, as well as Italy, Portugal and Belgium. The scramble for Africa and the dash for China, were flippantly referred to as the "Great Game", suggesting that colonies were of less value compared to the serious balance of power issues in Europe. This was essentially true and, despite many crisis points, no two powers went to war over a colonial dispute until the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese war in February 1904. However, there were instances where extra-European issues did affect the balance of power and appeared close to producing a serious conflict, and hence the Great Game was a significant development in the European states system. Since Britain was the chief colonialist power prior to 1882, any extra-European disputes were likely to involve her, and, as she was perhaps the most detached power from the States system, this helped prevent these disputes escalating into a major conflict. In 1882 Britain intervened in the Egyptian revolt and assumed control. This infuriated the French who had their own interests there and shattered Anglo-French relations for two decades.
History of deaf education and sign language in USA & UK
History of deaf education in America & England. 1000 To first address the comparitive ways inwhich the United States of America and England educate the people in their socities who are deaf one must approah the history that bought this discussion to context. It is the development of this history that allows the education for the deaf to be understandable in todays culture. One must first comprehend that American Sign Language (ASL) is in most ways completely different from British Sign Language (BSL), the reasoning for this is soon to follow. This is the most obvious comparison in the two educational systems. They are teaching what is primarily a different language. Most scholars agree that the history of sign language is propbably as old as pre-history, it is an intruiguing and established history that goes back further than 1000bc when Hebrew law known as the Talmud prohibited deaf persons from owning property, to the Ancient Greeks, who were a learned society and believed intelligence could only be expressed oraly, and therefore excluded the deaf populace in their society, Artistole said "Greek was the perfect language; all people who did not speak Greek were considered Barbarians. Deaf equals barbarian". St Augustine, the Christian figure from the 4th century decalred that to be deaf was to sin. It was not until the beginning of the 16th century that the first attempts
Made in St Petersburg. Discuss this assessment of the outbreak of general European war in 1914.
'Made in St Petersburg'. Discuss this assessment of the outbreak of general European war in 1914. The spark that led directly to the outbreak of war was the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. The events that took place in Europe prior to 1914 have to be focused upon as being pivotal motives in the outbreak of war. Russia deeply influenced and played a key role in the outbreak of World War One, but it is difficult to say she was the sole cause. The different alliance groups, Nationalism, economic stability, domestic tensions and the divergent Foreign Policies in the Central European countries were collectively the reasons that brought about a general European war. Russia's history preceding 1914 constituted to the decision making of the July Crisis. The Russo-Japanese war of 1904 left Russia defeated and powerless both economically and militarily. 1'Russia suffered 400,000 casualties, lost two of its three fleets and denuded its western frontier fortifications of troops and armaments.' The defeat to Japan caused Russia a major embarrassment and Russia was intent on building up her military strength for the countries social security. By 1910 the 'Small Program' followed by the 1913 launch of the 'Great Program' enabled Russia to add additional spending to the army and military but Russia's military strength still lacked its
What were the causes of the First World War? In this literature review the arguments of Mulligan, Ferguson, Schroeder, and Williamson will all be analysed.
Student number - 110118471 The broad debate on the causes of the First World War is one that is approached differently by many scholars from ranging schools of thought. In this literature review the arguments of Mulligan, Ferguson, Schroeder, and Williamson will all be analysed. Some of the key concepts that act to both align and differentiate these texts in their views of the causes of the First World War are the pre war arms build up, the inevitability of war, and finally, the role that imperialism had to play. One of the key factors that three of the authors address to differing extents as being linked to the causation of the First World War is the pre war arms build up. Mulligan (2011) argues that it was the uneven nature of the arms race that was "one of the most destabilising features of international politics", particularly because it led to a serious swing in the balance of power, which was previously crucial to peace, towards the Triple Entente. Ferguson disagrees to a moderate extent with this, namely in the case of the naval arms race. Ferguson (1999 p.85) argues that "the British victory in the naval arms race...is hard to regard in any meaningful sense a cause". That is because it was such a convincing victory that it "ceased to be a cause of friction". Williamson (1989 p.232) challenges this claim by stating that the scope of the military and economic
What do you understand by the term Total War?
What do you understand by the term Total War? The understanding of the term 'Total War' is critical to understanding how wars are fought and how they affect society. By using a combination of primary and secondary sources in books and journals and also Internet articles, this essay will argue that the term is not applicable to all forms of warfare. The essay will begin by defining the term, using academic definitions, and will show how Total War differs from other wars, for example guerilla and terrorist wars. Other terms, which are associated with Total War, such as air power and mass bombing, will also be explained, and how these methods have been used to widen the theatre of war away from the battlefield and into civilian life. Furthermore the essay will show how governments intervene to control a war on the home front, using powers to control civilian and industrial life. Finally the essay will conclude with my own personal definition, taken from the sum of the material represented. The definitions of Total War are numerous and varied, beginning with Philip Taylor's view of Total War; "The entire resources of the nation had to be mobilised against the entire resources of the enemy before victory could be secured"1. Roger Chickering gives a much better definition; "Total war is distinguished by its intensity and extent. Theatres of operation span the globe; the scale of
The purpose of this essay is to analyze the causes of the Bolshevik Revolution in October 1917 using academic sources
The Bolshevik Revolution and World War I Bilal Haj-Bakri 997506970 HIS242H5S Dr. Helen Hatton Abstract: The purpose of this essay is to analyze the causes of the Bolshevik Revolution in October 1917 using academic sources. Through social, economic, and political factors, one can guarantee that the Great War was a major cause of the revolution. The Bolshevik revolution was one of the most pivotal events of contemporary European history in the 20th century. The ousting of the Tsarist regime, which also became known as Red October as a part of the greater Russian Revolution of 1917, took place on October 25th 1917 with an armed revolt. The First World War was still actively being fought as the coup d’état took place. Initially, Russia under Tsar Nicholas II had sided with the United Kingdom and France in the Triple Entente. However, the war played an incremental role in Russian affairs, giving the people an incentive to seek vast changes in their government. After the country’s establishment of the short-lived Provisional Government, it was overthrown by the Bolsheviks in Petrograd. World War I was the key factor that ignited the Bolshevik revolution, because it gave momentum to Lenin’s movement, it partly caused an economic calamity in Russia, and the downturn of the war pushed the Russians into revolution. Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik party during