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    World War one also known as the “Great War” was a huge event in our history. Although it had many casualties it also had a significant outcome. World War I is important to study for the following reasons: the causes of the war, the major battles and countries, weapons and gadgets, and the effects of war. There were a few causes of the first world war. One of those causes was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. Archduke traveled to Sarajevo to inspect the…

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    Why Did World War 1 Happen

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    about World War 1? What caused the war? Where the major battles happened? The technologies that were used back in this time? Or even the post war problems that were caused? World War 1 was known as the Great War until World War 2 happened. World War 1 was one of the scariest times at that time in life. World War 1 was the cause of seventeen million deaths in addition to twenty million wounded. World War 1 changed millions of people’s thoughts. With the large amount of casualties World War 1 dug…

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    and Just World War II Since the Old Testament days, society has tried to define what determines war as good, moral and just. Examining the causes of war, this paper will investigate how society labels acceptable and inacceptable wars. The purpose of this paper is to discover if there is are any good, moral or just wars. Through eyewitness testimonies to historian research this paper will consider all perspectives. Further this paper will work to determine if the label types of World War II are…

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    Poster 33 Page 1 This poster does not depict what someone who would sign up to fight in the war would want to see. Seeing all the blood on the field conveys a since of weakness in the United States’ army. Also, the depiction of some of the soldiers not participating in the fight gives off the vibe that some soldiers are abused and are used in the fight because they are not as valuable as others. Seeing that poster gives of the feeling that participating would most like result in your death,…

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    Why Did World War 1 Start

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    World War I First, there were a few reasons as to why the first world war started. There seemed to be many disputes between the heads of Germany, Russia, and Britain, who were all very close cousins. If their relationships wavered, so did their countries, which most likely happened. Also, the death of the archduke of Austria-Hungary pressed Europeans to war, according to The Week, ¨The simplest answer is that the immediate cause was the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the archduke of…

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    There were four main causes of World War I: Militarism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Treaties and Alliances. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was only a short-term cause of the war and therefore caused the countries to declare war on other countries without much background knowledge or historical events. The four main causes had been seen throughout the years leading up to the war. Prior to the start of World War I, many European nations had been building up their military…

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    Term Causes of World War I? World War I is famously known for being caused by M.A.N.I.A, consisting of many aspects throughout European history leading up to the conflict such as Imperialism, Alliances, Militarism and concluding with Assassination, referring to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand as the final cause for World War I. Based on evidence throughout class discussion and online research throughout the subject matter, it is clear the two most primary reasons for World War I to begin…

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    Causes of World War One. The causes of World War One are many, and most are similar. From unequal distribution of land, to poor economies, to a country simply trying to sell it’s productions. The first World War was a war of opportunity for Germany, the chance to gain land, and if successful, become one of the superpowers of the world. Nationalism in the Author's point of view, is one of the two main causes of World War One. A countries people did not identify with a religion, pattern of…

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    Question 1 Many leaders and the common citizens at the time of the World War held a variety of beliefs pertaining to the war itself. Among these individuals was President Woodrow Wilson, the president of the United States during that time . President Woodrow Wilson held the belief that World War 1 was the war to end all wars. There were a number of reasons why he held this belief at the time. President Wilson realized the severity of the war and saw that it was destructive in a manner that…

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    World War 1 Vs Ww1 Essay

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    Throughout the history of Europe there have been many wars. They range from the Hundred Years’ war to the Napoleonic wars. Although both wars were devastating they did not compare to World War 1. By 1914 Europe was divided into two rival camps. One alliance, the Triple Entente, included Great Britain, France and Russia. The other side, the Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. As the countries stayed true to their beliefs to support one another countries there was serious…

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