Low German

If told to pick out an American in a group of people, many would probably get it wrong the first time. America is a diverse place with diverse people and trying to identify one is a little tricky, however one thing we all share is the English language. A nationwide connector that is adaptable and flexible in many ways. So why is it that when people who don’t “look American” speak English, no one takes them seriously? Being in the Korean Culture Club (KCC) and the Future Teacher Learning…

Alliances between countries were rapidly changing and this meant that any form of Prussian/German aggression was more likely to disrupt the peace. An example of this was after the Crimean War when Russia formerly ended the Holy Alliance and was therefore no longer tied to protecting Austria. This meant that Bismark was able to start a war with…

U.S. did not declare the war until April 6th of the year 1917. They had tried to stay away, not be seen because they did not want problems or getting involved in this war, but they were tied to Britain, and their propagandas and the sinking of the German U-boats, and also the Mexico declaring war against…

In modern society, English transcends its native countries and has become one of the most prominent language for communications all around the globe. For all humans, communications plays a huge role in life. The United States is so strongly monolinguistic, it has never had a need to learn and appreciate other foreign languages. Thousands of languages are spoken across the planet, some more similar or different than others. As our country increasingly globalizes, we need to extend beyond English.…

In the past, there have been many wars over land and resources. But the invasion of Germany in Belgium in 1914 was over something more unusual. Germany wanted a better position to attack France in the future so they need Belgium as an advantage. Germany used many tactics to invade Belgium. By using their massive and powerful army they were able to overthrow Belgium as well as many other countries. First, Germany sent a ultimatum to Belgium demanding passage into the country on August 2, 1914.…

The alliance system between nations in Europe was the main cause to start the war. An alliance is an agreement between nations that would help both sides win the war. Military alliances usually contain promises that if a country was attacked, the alliances of that country should go to war with the country that attacked. Alliance system contains economic agreements between countries such as loans and contains supplying weapons and materials. The system of alliances in Europe was a new concept…

German Expression: Nosferatu Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror directed by F.W. Murnau in 1922 is one the first and few German Expressionist films created. It was coined as a horror film and a unauthorized version of Bram Stokers novel Dracula written in 1897. Nosferatu is about a vampire, Count Orlock, it was also one he first horror films ever produced. German expression was shown in great detailed in this film. There were. A few points that stood out to the most. Some were symbolic of…

and Germany at the time (Inscriptions). Battleships and submarines were also included in these naval creations. Alliances arose exemplifying rivalry between the different national powers. The first alliance to form called the Triple Alliance in the year of 1907, included the European countries of Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy. Germany’s current leader was Kaiser Wilhelm II who headed their constitutional monarchy. Kaiser Franz Joseph led Austria- Hungary with their constitutional…

Otto von Bismarck’s Policy from 1871 to 1890 From 1871 to 1890 was the reign of Bismarck as the chancellor of Germany. With the new chancellor came a new style of Diplomacy. Bismarck Diplomacy could be described as a chess game he was playing between all of the other great powers of Europe. Although the goal of the game was not to win all of the pieces. This era can be broken down into three essential components relevant to Bismarck’s reign, His initial goals and purposes of his actions, the…

Languages Whole sections of society are giving up speaking one language, French, and starting to speak another, English By 1350, noblemen are increasingly having their sons taught English die to the fact that King Edward spoke English and was very proud of the language. Even though many people spoke English it was very difficult to understand other people because of the many different dialects. French was the language spoken by the administrators because of the easy to communicate without…