Treaty of Versailles Essay

After the beginning of the First World War, the United States announced its neutrality. President Wilson tried to mediate, recognizing the devastating effects of the War on the country. However, peacekeeping efforts were not successful, mainly due to the fact that both parties haven't lost the hope to win the decisive battle (“Launched”, n.p). Germany’s refusal to stop attacking merchant and passenger ships, the violation of the “Sussex Pledge”, the American outraged public, and the “Zimmerman…

Yesterday, it was officially announced through the town telegraph that Britain has declared war on Germany for violating the terms of the Treaty of London by invading Belgium. Consequently, the Canadian government has also confirmed that Canada is at war. Notorious for its selfish ambitions, Germany has always been power-hungry. By taking advantage of the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Russia, German troops invaded Belgium to attack France as a blow to the Triple Entente. Britain was…

USA declared war on German Empire on April 6, 1917, which was during WW1. We are here today to explain the causes of them joining WW1 and provide accurately researched information. Two of the main reasons the US joined ww1 was the Sinking of Lusitania which connects with uncontrolled submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram. We will also include other factors and events such as the British Propaganda that affected the public opinion view of America. An important thing to consider is that…

During World War I, approximately 17 million people died, and in that number 7 million of them were innocent civilians. That is equivalent to the whole population of Moscow dying. Before World War I, there were different events taking place all over the world because of the upheaval in Europe. Over the years, countries had taken land from other countries. A specific case from this, is when Austrio – Hungary seized Bosnia taking it from the Serbians. Serbia was frustrated at Austrio – Hungary for…

There are multiple documented instances where he did directly offer his advice and opinions to the Romanov family. The first occurrence just a few days after Rasputin’s first meeting with Nicholas and Alexandra when Rasputin sent Nicholas a letter addressing matters of state; he “instructed Nicholas on what he must heed in this trouble time” and offered him confidence and belief to strengthen his resolve (Smith). The Okhrana, the tsarist secret police, reported that in 1915, Rasputin advised the…

Beaumont-Hamel was near fronts of the lines and saw terrifying battle, the Battle of the Somme which was the biggest nastiest Allied battle of the whole war. By 1918, the town was completely devastated. On this day(1 July - 18 November 1916), 20,000 soldiers died on the fields of Beaumont Hamel.this battle was known as the battle of Somme the most unsuccessful and tragic battle in the history of the Newfoundland regiment. On July 1st, the plan was to constantly fire artillery at german…

have a new face representing Britain. Winston Churchill was appointed Prime Minister, by King George on the 10th, at 6:00 pm. this major event happened due to the former Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, resigning. It is a grand shock to be sure, since Chamberlain had won the winning vote. Although this isn’t a direct quote, here is the reason he left office, ”he recognized the need to allow a new Prime Minister to form a National Government, in which all the political Parties would be…

1 What does Aristotle mean by the use of ‘example’? Aristotle says that argument by Example has the nature of induction, which is the foundation of reasoning. There are two varieties; one consisting in the mention of actual past facts, the other in the invention of facts by the speaker. Illustrative parallel and the fable are the two varieties (Aristotle, pg. 109-110). An example of using actual past facts would be saying that we must prepare for war against Germany and not let them conquer…

I chose Gavrilo Princip to research because he changed more in this period of history than anyone else by starting World War I. Thousands of people died because of him, and all countries were affected. World War I also changed the way countries fought in wars, making Princip’s actions more impactful than anyone in history. The archduke traveled to Sarajevo in June 1914 to inspect the armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Ottoman territories in the turbulent Balkan region that were…

WW1, Roaring 20’s, and the Great Depression is what I am going to talk about. Also comparing our time to it, how it affect us today, and does it still exist in our world. This will also include what I have learned and maybe have some similarities and differences. Maybe I will put or say a question in this final about this and that. Examples, ideas, main idea, and maybe some information will be included. WW1 is where our big first war between countries and maybe states were in battle on…