Step 1 This investigation attempts to answer ‘How effective was Charlemagne as a leader?’ The question is relevant and important because it’s important in understanding French and European history. The issues that will be addressed is basic background of him as a leader, his religious impacts, his political structure, his battles, and how he expanded his empire. This investigation will focus on Charlemagne’s rule from 768–814 CE and the places focused on in this investigation is the Kingdom of…
After World War II (WWII), Germany was split into a Western and Eastern half. The Soviet Union took the Eastern half, and the United States, France, and Great Britain took the Western half; they were considered the victors of World War II. Berlin being in the center of the Soviet Union’s territory was also split. Instead of two sides, it was split in to four sections. One side was for each victor to oversee and rebuild, since it was basically destroyed during the war. Because of this, the four…
In the early 1800s, nationalism would start to spread across Europe along with industrialization. Nationalism is showing love and devotion for one’s country, specifically, in places like Prussia and Italy at the time. Unification was brought most in part by nationalism and industrialization. Language and religion kept people divided, but also could bring them together. Multinational empires were common in Europe, especially in Russia and Italy. Many different things would impact whether…
Wilhelm II. This government signed the Treaty of Versailles which later on appeared to cause them problems as the people of Germany thought they had been betrayed by their own government bodies and stabbed in the back, also they signed the armistice, this was why they were called the November criminals. The problems associated with the Treaty as well as dissatisfaction in Germany for a new democratic government that was thought had a weak constitution doomed Weimar politically from the very…
Charlemagne was the ruler of the Carolingian Empire, which encompassed modern day France, Belgium, the Netherlands, parts of Germany and parts of Italy. Einhard, who was a great admirer of Charlemagne, once wrote, “Charles educated me and gave me his lifelong friendship…made me so devoted to him in life and death that I might be called ungrateful if I were to forget everything…
Unit 3 Essay In 1919, Germany was presented with the peace terms of the Treaty of Versailles to end the gruesome World War I with two choices: to sign the treaty, or to be invaded and face yet another war. If they choose to sign, this would mean that they were solely “responsible” for the damage World War I had caused worldwide and would have to face the appropriate penalty for doing so. It was with great difficulty that Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Although a percentage from the…
- Walter Gropius was born on 18 May 1883 in Berlin, Germany to a privileged and renowned family. - He began studying architecture in 1903 at the Technical University in Munich and later transferred to the Technical University in Berlin-Charlottenburg in 1905, only to leave without completing his degree in 1907. - In 1908, he was employed as an assistant and building supervisor by Peter Behrens’ practice. Behrens was one of the protagonists of an artistic reform movement that sought to establish…
greet, introducing or addressing people with their professional titles. Germany also has certain cultural ways when it comes to social gathering, food, and dining, and some of just don’t do when out in public. With all these richness in its culture, their approach on simple meet and greet, and their unique style makes Germany the country it is today. ‘In the past fifty years, Art in Germany has…
domino that fell that would eventually lead to political instability in Germany, Italy, and Russia. Italian sociopolitical turmoil would lead to the rise of fascism with Mussolini. German sociopolitical chaos soon led to Nazism which would soon take hold itself along with Hitler’s take on fascism. Germany’s (Hitler’s) rise to power would eventually set off WWII. WWII would also lead to the Cold War which was set mostly in Germany. WWI did not directly cause WWII, the rise of fascism, or even the…
The three most important criteria in a good healthcare system for me are: 1) Coverage, 2) Funding, and 3) Quality. I believe everyone should be covered by a healthcare system irrespective of income, ethnic, racial or any other differences. Healthcare service exists in almost any country in the world. However, it matters who benefits from it and what percent of population is covered. A healthy population is essential for the well-being of a nation. Primary and secondary level education is…