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Austria-Hungary wanted Germany to join their fight. Austria-Hungary gave Serbia an ultimatum and because the terms of the ultimatum were not all accepted by Serbia, they declared war on July 28. The peace between Europe’s great powers was shattered with German backing Austria-Hungary. Germany let Russia know right away that attacking Austria-Hungary would mean attacking them and a start of the war.…

Anhalt-Zerbst was a German- born princess. At the beginning of her reign, she overthrew her husband Peter after he began cheating on her. Now without Peter she accomplished several things for Russia and was a principal leader of the Russian Royal Family. Being born German and ruled Russian Catherine the Great is a significant person in history from building hospitals to expanding the country of Russia, she is a true queen. Sophie Friederike Auguste was a German-born princess. Her full German…

Czechoslovakia - 1918 to 1993-, Yugoslavia -1918 to 1992- and Neutral Moresnet -1816 to 1920-(Hoeller), all of these are either nations that used to exist, or nations that have gone through some name changes. Much like these nations there was yet another, a German military state that started out as a Duchy and formed into the powerful nation known as Prussia. Even though Prussia was such a strong nation, in today’s society it seems almost completely forgotten by the…

Introduction There are over 6,500 languages in the world, yet most of these languages are in danger of extinctions. This is caused by assimilation to more globalized languages like English, Spanish, and Mandarin. The need to obtain a common language to communicate with others of different native languages causes a loss of culture. Smaller native languages are decreasing because people prefer learning globalized languages to achieve better opportunities. Many immigrant families that permanently…

Like any other countries, Germany has what they call traditional food, or maybe we can say their favorites or go to foods. Sauerkraut and Bratwurst with a type of beer called lager are the foods that most identify Germans. These traditional foods have been adapted among Germans for so many years and do have special meaning to the people in Germany. There are also what we call staple foods in Germany such as potatoes, noodles vegetables, pastries, pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and fish. But of…

There are also a number of different higher courts to which appeals can be made. The number of and types of judges that hear cases and make rulings may also vary depending on the type of issue involved. There’s no death penalty and sentences are very low vs a lot of other countries. The prosecutor and defense are only able to ask questions only after the judge has completed. In Germany there isn’t any jury. The judge takes an active role in each preceding. Lay judges in Germany serve in courts…

such as a mother named Shelby and daughter named Shayla are faced with the strict nature of the German culture. Shelby had just moved to Germany with her daughter Shayla from America. The mother daughter duo is forced to assimilate to German cultures and is faced with many obstacles. Despite…

interest. Gustavo points out that states having citizens with mature sense of nationalism tend to essentially deter cheating and promote economic growth, whereas citizens of non-nationalized countries do not scruple to mistreat each other resulting in low trust rates and economic development. In the matter of law obedience, the author claims that nationalism encourages citizens to be more careful with each other, so that they are less likely to break the law. From this he concludes that…

Merely a somnambulist-master who seeks a spot at the carnival, he arrives in town by climbing a set of staircase. He also leans his entire body on a crutch and walks with a slight limp, as if about to fall. His ascendancy through stairs reveals his low position, and his frailness further highlights his lack of power. Dr. Caligari’s initial impotence contradicts the war regime’s enduring governance since , yet parallels the Weimar Republic’s nonexistence during WWI. Thus, it is more likely that…

groups. To understand slang, you have to begin with understanding language. Understanding slang involves the understanding of the English language, how it has changed, and what slang is. John Algeo wrote that English came from the same ancestor as German. This dates back to the fifth century while the Celts were living in the British Isles. However, “warfare got so fierce that one local king asked for help the Germanic tribes living in southern Denmark and northern Germany” (Algeo 227). The…