Allies of World War I

Introduction In 1914, the world was divided by power and who held it. In the Middle East that was the Ottoman Empire. An empire that expanded that ruled from Turkey and held control along the Arabian Peninsula. This region was as complicated as the western front with a multitude of players on a single field, with Germany, France, Britain, and the Arab tribes all vying for power and influence. Germany combined with the Ottoman Empire and the allies of Britain and France backing their support for…

“In those few minutes I witness the birth of a nation” World War One in essence was a brutal and futile War that took the lives of approximately 61,000 thousand Canadians Soldier and left many with permanent disabilities. The war also gave Canadians a newfound national identity that many carried with pride as the country fought valiantly in war that it was forced into. However, the war and the conscription crisis that came with it, led to English and French relations being at an unparalleled low…

gets to eat the last dodo bird for brunch. However, throughout the course of world history, mankind has devised ways to bring the abhorration of compromise to a global scale. One of the most popular examples would be the…

result of hatred, “with intent to destroy” one particular group of people (UN No. 1021). Clear specifications for the punishment of the crime did not yet exist in the era of the Armenian Ottoman genocide in 1915. Once one of the largest empires the world has ever seen, the Ottoman Empire expanded to include nearly the entire Mediterranean coast east of Bosnia, including massive portions of the Middle East to the Horn of Africa. For centuries, the Ottoman empire would be home to a multicultural…

The United States entering World War I in April of 1917 led to a change in the way women were portrayed in a dominantly male society. Men exhibited a great deal of nationalism when they enlisted in the war which led to women taking their positions in the workforce. Due to their tremendous contribution to the war women were awarded the right to vote when the 19th amendment was ratified August 18,1920.Despite gaining the right to vote in 1920, women had not made any profound impact in society as…

In the years prior to WWI many changes were happening around the world. While the assignation of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, in 1914, was the breaking point for the Austro-Hungarians, there was much greater turmoil lingering across the world. The turmoil helped to create the forces which undoubtedly contributed to the outbreak of WWI. Forces Leading to WWI During the 19th Century each nation strongly believed their way of life to be best. The nations strived…

to prevent future wars. Wilson set specific goals that he wanted to achieve throughout the war. The fourteen points are a list of moral guidelines that were developed by Woodrow Wilson as a response to the various causes of WW1. He declared these guidelines to the world and a message to congress. The fourteen points were used as a base for negotiation when the leaders of the country met to develop peace treaties. In class, we discussed how the points were signed between the Allies and the…

Causes of the Great War The Great War, also known as World War I, was an event in Europe that caused ten million deaths over the course of four years. It is one of the worst wars in history. There are many contributing factors that caused the ‘’War to End All Wars’’. First, the Eastern and German questions remained unanswered. Second, the July Crisis of 1914, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife. And third, there was a long lasting rivalry between the Great Powers. The…

Many historians agree that the assassination was a significant event however; the writer would argue it was not the major cause of World War 1. The writer would suggest that the major powers had been ready to go to war long before the assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand. This was the spark that ignited the war. The writer would argue the major causes of World War I were nationalism, militarism, leadership, imperialism, colonialism and alliances. Nationalism is extreme patriotic feelings…

ascended to the throne, Germany had everything set up for it to continue being a leading world power in a peaceful Europe. Due to Otto Von Bismarck, Germany had isolated France and maintained good terms with Russia and Great Britain. However, because of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany ended up outnumbered, fighting a global war against France, Great Britain, and Russia. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the major force behind World War I. He brought to ruin Germany’s relations with Russia and Great Britain. He…