Causes of WW1 Essay

Have you ever wondered why the Nazi Germans hated the Jews enough to distinguish their entire race? I have always wondered this and wanted to figure out the causes and motives to the Holocaust. Some historians believe that the Nazis had planned the extermination of the Jews when Hitler took power in 1933. Other historians believe that the extermination of the Jews wasn’t originally planned. Either way, the Nazis are still responsible for the death of 6 million innocent Jews. The first World War…

Was Imperialism a Major Cause of World War One? By Jonathan Redpath iGCSE History (0470) Week 1: The Big Picture Imperialism played a big role in the centuries preceding the 20th century. Many of the European powers had large empires, which in turn ensured that they held tremendous military, political, and economic influence. For example, Britain, at its peak in around 1914 held Canada, Australia, much of Africa, India, and various territories in Asia and the Caribbean; Britain also was one of…

territory or promotion of the Aryan Race. Hitler’s main motivation for becoming the leader of German was to restore respect of the German people after WW1, which he fought in. Over time he became more anti-Semitic and blamed the Jews for Germany’s loss (although he still maintained some Jewish friends oddly enough). Germany wasn't the only cause of WWII, Italy and Japan had their own reasons for wanting to gain power (Japan was already at war with China), France was a major advocate of…

The importance of nationalism and selfish ambition as causes of the World War One. There have been many discussions about the cause of World War One and how nationalism and selfish ambition of countries contributed to it. It can’t be denied that both nationalism in many European countries and their selfish ambitions played a large role in the outbreak of The Great War. Nationalism has more than one definitions: 1) an extreme form of patriotism marked by a feeling of superiority over other…

Causes of World War One. The causes of World War One are many, and most are similar. From unequal distribution of land, to poor economies, to a country simply trying to sell it’s productions. The first World War was a war of opportunity for Germany, the chance to gain land, and if successful, become one of the superpowers of the world. Nationalism in the Author's point of view, is one of the two main causes of World War One. A countries people did not identify with a religion, pattern of…

"I am a believer in women, in their ability to do things and in their influence and power. Women set the standards for the world, and it is for us, women in Canada, to set the standards high" (www.famouscanadianwomen.com). These are wise words from Nellie McClung, Canadian feminist and social activist. In World War 1, women were a vital part of the war effort. Their contributions created an equal lifestyle for women in the modern world. The expectations and social roles women faced, pushed them…

1918 and the end of World War 2 in 1945. The United States followed many of the same trends following both wars with some differences. The trends can mainly be found in regards to economic prosperity, social change, and foreign policy. Following WW1 there was initially a slowdown in the economy as the nation transformed from war production back to peacetime production. Production of goods slowed and unemployment increased as service members returned to find jobs. This soon changed fueled…

Trench Life Trenches in world war one (1914-1918) are one of the most important places on the battle field. It is also the most dangerous. Living conditions were tough, and knowing that any minute could be your last, defiantly made an effect on the soldier’s mental state, causing them to be left with “Shell Shock”. In this essay I will explain how the trenches were used in warfare, the impact it made on the soldiers physical and mental health, the harsh conditions these trenches implied to these…

Used ever since WW1. This weapon has killed billions on both sides of the countries. It made people go through so much pain. If it didn’t kill you, you were in the worst pain of your life. Not just on the ground was it used. The knowledge of people became stronger and…

imperialist Europe; and the Germans should declare a war to stop them, because the British octopus’s tentacles are stretched over Europe towards North America and other continents. This primary source helps explain imperialization was an underlying cause of the war because Britsh will try to expand its nation/country. Germany is making people “brainwash” so they can fight with the Britain. Colonial Possession Map / The First World War shows that Colin Wicolson thought imperializing other weak…