Antarctic Treaty System

In the mid-nineteenth century, the German state struggled with developing a national identity. When Charles Darwin published the Origin of Species in 1859, it heavily influenced German culture and played a pivotal role in the surge in German nationalism. Darwin’s theory had contained features that gave comfort to the proponents of racism and slavery. One could argue that Darwin’s research was misinterpreted by the Germans, and unfortunately, Darwin did nothing to combat their brutal take on his…

Germany after the Grate War was devastated. They were blamed for the war and had to sign the Peace Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The French wanted protection and repayments for what they suffered and so did England, USA and Italy. Many historians knew that this unfair treaty could produce another war yet as we know no one listened. Germany paid off their Versailles debt in 2010 and still managed to be one of the strongest countries in Europa as of today. Artist in Germany…

The Alliance system enhances unity and togetherness as per the policies and terms agreed upon by two or more parties. It is a complicated situation for a citizen from none- World Power State in Europe such as Greece to make a long-serving alliance since most policies followed are administered by G3 and G4. European countries have undergone a lot of challenges to initiate equality in treaty making which includes the balance of power. The states were motivated to ensure the balance of power was…

World War 1 began in 1914 lasting until 1919, beging as a squabble between two neighboring countries escalating into full scale continental warfare. The Great War took place all over the war torn europe from France to Russia and even Italy. This continent wrecking war held an abundance of nations in its grasp including Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria, Italy and Turkey. The immediate causes of World War 1 were alliances, imperialism, and militarism. The primary cause of this…

Margaret McMillan’s compelling speech on “using history to understand the present” deciphers several major points that construct her idea on how History is used to understand the present. I feel that her points have helped me to understand more about how history can be used responsibly and irresponsibly. Encompassing her ideas on the validity of history and how it is irresponsibly conveyed to the public. McMillan’s lecture on the uses and abuses of history described the ways in which history…

June 28th 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed at Versailles Palace. After months of negotiating since November 1918, there would finally be of a peace settlement between the participating countries of World War One. The post war views from the politicians often known as the ‘The Big Three’ (Lloyd George, Wilson, and Clemenceau) varied drastically on how Germany should be punished. French Prime minister Georges Clemenceau on the one hand stated that the war was the ‘greatest crime against…

Considering the differ of viewpoints there are on the Treaty of Versailles, neither yes, it was fair or no, it was not fair would be correct. It is only an opinion; an argumentative opinion. Based on history, you can see how the Treaty of Versailles is "rational". Over the years it has been usual for the victor to impose sanctions on the losers. Have you ever heard of the saying "To the victor go the spoils". The treaty did not erase the German nation as it has been exaggerated to be seen as,…

European powers of both France and Russia. Hence Germany’s supreme involvement in the War, it had been agreed that Germany was the leading cause of World War I. (Simkin 2) In 1919, World War I had ceased with the resolution of The Treaty of Versailles, though, the Treaty had punished Germany, leaving the country with high debt, minimal rights, and being held responsible for World War I. Unable to bear the humiliation, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler held the Jewish population of Germany…

Not Treated Fairly At the conclusion of World War 1, the Treaty of Versailles was created. In a bleak situation, the Germans had little choice but to agree to the treaty. In this treaty, Germany had to shoulder the blame, and the other countries demanded payment for the great war that was finally coming to a close. However, the Germans were treated unfairly in the Treaty of Versailles because their land was taken away and they were asked for more money than they could give. With this in mind,…

The first of many erroneous mistakes made by Wilson in his attempts to have the Treaty of Versailles ratified by Congress, he blatantly refused the involvement of any Republican representative in his delegation for the Paris Peace talks. He decision to do so put him at great odds with most Republicans, no more so than in the case of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. An esteemed member of Congress, Lodge, the scholar of Washington prior to the arrival of Wilson, was overqualified for a spot in the Paris…