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The onset of world war one, 1914 to 1918, meant that many job positions held by men were left vacant by the men who had to go to war. Most women were recruited to fill these vacant jobs. Also, new job opportunities arose due to the rise in demand for weapons. Factories manufacturing weapons employed a large number of women. The government also started recruiting women to fill work positions that were reserved for men such as guards, firefighters, clerks,…...

World War I was one of the most significant and pivotal events in the 20th century. The war was centered around Europe, which lasted 4 years from 1914 to 1918. This great war called for all the great powers to come together and was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. The war began with Austria-Hungary declaring war with Serbia. This resulted in multiple countries to join due to the alliance systems: the Triple Entente and the Dual Alliance.…...

World War 1 (WW1) otherwise known as the Great war was one of the deadliest wars in history it was a global war that started in Europe and took effect on the 28th of July 1914 and concluded on the 11th of November 1918 (4years 3months and 2 weeks). It led to the recruitment of over 70 million military personnel and in addition to that 60 million Europeans easily making it the second-largest war in human history. The war was…...

World War 1 also known as the Great War was a global war that was centered in Europe and fought by two opposing alliances, the triple alliance which consisted of three countries; Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy the other alliance was triple entente which consisted of three other countries; Britain, France, and Russia. World War one was fought from July 1914 to 11th November 1918. The war lasted 4 years, 3 months, and 14 days. There were over 15 million people…...

The three most significant causes that lead to the outbreak of WW1 were alliances, imperialism, and assassinations. The alliance system and imperialism were both long term causes. They both caused friction and competition between the powers of Europe as they fought to gain allies and land. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand was a short-term cause that caused anger and arguments between countries, dragging their allies into conflict as well. These long and short-term factors were ultimately the most significant causes…...

World War I, also known as the War to End All Wars, was a worldwide conflict which occurred between 1914 to 1918. A majority of the fighting took place in Europe between the Entente Powers (comprised of France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (comprised of Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empires). The occurrence of the war was very momentous and left a permanent scar in the lives of many, most notably the brave soldiers that fought…...

When the government went to war. They went in with a lot of public support. In the Christmas of 1914 there were uniforms of the soldiers fighting on sale for 6 to 12 year olds. This shows that the public were taking the war very lightly. Everyone was expecting it to be over the winter anyway. The War Council believed that they would win and get the war finished quicker by attacking other places. Admiral Fisher from the Baltic, Lloyd…...

The writer and cartoonist who designed Source A are trying to send the message to British readers that the troops have hit the Somme with succession and are winning the battle. The picture in the source is a map of the Western Front being portrayed as a German or the Kaiser. The outlined face looks as though he is about to swallow Verdun but also has a look of surprise as a fist, which is labelled as 'British Army', is…...

War and the idea of war has throughout history been associated with honour and heroism. Before World War 1, war poetry had reflected society’s opinion that war was fun, jovial, full of glory and that any young man could earn honour and respect if he had the courage. However, the modern world had not yet experienced war on a large scale. At the beginning of World War 1 these old style poems that depicted soldiers as heroes were released as…...

The Schlieffen plan was devised by Count Alfred von Schlieffenin 1905, and was the blueprint for German military success. The plan had been devised in response to a potential war on two fronts at the same time. The main objective was to avoid France attacking on the Western Front at the same time as Russia attacking on Germany's Eastern Front because if this did happen it would be much harder to get supplies transported to their troops and also they…...

World War I was the great armed conflict of 1914-18. Until World War II, it was often called the Great War because it was the most destructive and widespread war the world had ever seen. Wold War I began as a local conflict over a minor issue. Eventually it engulfed much of Europe and drew in, directly or indirectly, the entire major powers of the world. The first declaration of war was made by Austria-Hungary against Serbia (now part pf…...

World War I, the Great War, the War to end all Wars", each of these soubriquets has been used to describe the conflagration that exploded on the world, or more particularly, European stage in 1914 following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914. However, why should this conflict have an impact on the world that was greater in its significance than any of the myriad conflicts that had taken place in the preceding centuries, leaving aside…...

In the poem Dulce et Decorum Est, the author Wilfred Owen is trying to convey and express the horrific images and the physical appeal of the first world war by showing the awful terror and atmosphere of what Owen experienced and suffered through. When you read the poem you can feel the ambience and atmosphere that’s he is trying to show us. You can automatically feel the emotions and pain that he went through, it makes you feel disgusted, shocked…...

There has been lots of analysis and debate over the origins of the First World War and Germany's role in it. Fritz Fischer, Gerhard Ritter and Konrad Jarausch are three historians who talk about the July crisis and the role played by the powers involved in the crisis. Each historian has a different view on Germany's role in causing a world war. The purpose of this essay is to evaluate these views and find some key similarities and differences in…...

Were conscientious objectors brave or cowards? Today we will explore the life of the conscientious objectors, what their beliefs were and how they normally stuck by them. During the first world war conscientious objectors were people who refused to fight in the war, either because of religious views, or because they just didn't like to kill or see people killing. Some people didn’t even do things like hand out weaponry, or be a doctor during the war. Conscientious could be…...

Compare and contrast one First World War poem written before battle began with one poem written in the light of battle experience. Consider in particular the language used, and the different attitudes to dying for one's country, in the two poems. 'Dulce et Decorum est' written by Wilfred Owen in 1918. The poem expresses different ideas because of the writer's experience, knowledge and understanding of war. Some may say the poem is only from one mans view and Owen only…...

It is common knowledge that Germany and its allies lost the First World War. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was a trigger to World War One, however, according to many historians, Germany is responsible for the First World War. Before the war, tension built up amongst the countries so, the war was inevitable. By the end of the war, Germany was bankrupt. Germany and its' allies, Austria-Hungary and Italy, accepted defeat by signing the Treaty of Versailles…...

World War One (1914-18) saw the European powers pitted against each other. The world was turned upside down and battle lines were drawn across the European continent with the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. The United States joined late into the war (1917) and when America entered WW1, on April 6, there were only four all- Africian American Army regiment which included the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry. In 1917 the US War…...

After World War 1, America became a rich country. Automobile (called struggle buggy) was introduced as an innovative transportation, and newly constructed highways were used as sader roads by people. While infrastructures were developed, aviation was aldo advancing; pilots such as Amelia Earhart flew the sky. In accordance with the rise of the installment buying (to pay money little by little over an extended time), people spent more money to consume new machines such as refrigerator. While the alcohol was…...

Austria-Hungarian Empire was a dual monarchy, which was formed by 2 states during 1865. This resulted in many different ethnic and language groups, which led to many barriers between the people. Furthermore, this resulted in ethnic and religious clashes. Due to the fact that the Austrian-Hungarian Empire was comprised of many ethnic identities, they were terrified of Pan-Slavism. This was a nationalist movement by the Slavs in the Balkans who founded their own nation-states. Austria-Hungary was very over this and…...

Growing up, we have always been told to stand out and be different, but what is different? What is acceptable? How far can we express ourselves before it is classed as "inappropriate" or "too far"? I am thirteen years old and have panic attacks daily, and for me this is not out of the ordinary, it is just something that I have learned to deal with. However, others think this is not normal because it doesn't happen to them, in…...

The Stock Market crash is the most substantial economic crisis of its time. Beginning in 1929, all flourishing technological advances, financial security, and emotional well being were halted. Many people lost their careers; as a result, their self-worth promptly diminished. It would take around a decade for the nation to get back on its feet. Four years later, the change would gradually start seeping back into citizens' daily lives with the election of a new president. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)…...

The company After world war I in 1924, Adolf dassler came back home and he began making his own shoes in Herzogenaurach, Germany. After that, Adolf and his brother Rudolf (Rudi) Dassler established a small business to produce shoes and afterwards the business develops to a DASSLER BROTHERS FACTORY. In those days, the electrical resources were not so much therefore both the brothers used the bicycle pedal power to continue their productions of goods. The first sportsman to use the…...

The First World War went down in history as one of the worst wars ever to be fought, owing to the magnitude of destruction and loss of life it left in its wake. The war started in 1914 ending in 1919, and has been described variously as the Great War the War of Nations and the War to End All Wars. (Dwight E, 1966) It was fought by many nations around the world, with Europeans being the main players, and…...

World War I was often referred to as “The Great War”. It began in 1914 and ended in 1918. America witnessed much devastation in this time period. In these four years alone nearly 9 million people died and millions more were maimed, crippled, grief stricken, or psychologically scarred (Coetzee, 11). World War I is considered by some, the first man-made catastrophe of the twentieth century. Many scholars still debate the underlying causes of World War I. There are many things…...

World War 1 started in Europe in the year 1914 and went though 4 years and ended in the year 1918. The war started out with an assassination of heir to the Austrian throne by a Serbian nationalist. Austria then told Serbia there will be bad consequences for what they have done and Serbia had Russia as its allies and Russia threatened Austria then Austria told Germany the problem and Germany declared war on Russia and its ally which was…...

After world war one East Asia and North America responded similarly to economic growth and social structure, while taking opposite decisions concerning politics and international relations. Both countries grew economically due to industrialism and their standard living improved by opting for western lifestyle. But japan was involved in war and with no thoughts of stopping while the United States was remaining out of it. To start with, United States and japan had similar ideas regarding their social structure. As the…...

Further illustrations of Birlings haracter are in his eager remarks to Gerald, "we may look forward to the time when Crofts and Birlings are working together - for lower costs and higher prices. " We can see his greed and parsimony; this is supposed to be a relaxed, Joyous celebration, yet Birling must "talk business on an occasion like this. " It is clear that his desire for wealth cannot be restrained, even when he is supposed to be at…...

Assess Critically Three Causes of World War One BY 155 Assess critically three causes of the First World War The First World War began in Europe in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. This trigger action caused the involvement of Germany, Russia, Serbia and Austria-Hungary. However, the war itself was caused by nationalism, alliances and Germanys fear of encirclement. Nationalism was the central cause of World War One because, due to the nationalism of the Slavs,…...

Belief in inevitability of war and advocacy of war to become supreme major cause for WW1. 5. Anglo-german naval rivalry Britain was supreme at sea and was challenged by germany. Britain couldn't accept this. The rivalry culminated in WW1. 6. Absence of international organisation Concert of europe was informal group of nations aftr napoleans defeat but couldn't control its member and didn't represent the entire free world. The system of pacific settlement of international disputes set up by the hague…...

There were many reasons why World War One broke out: imperialism was taken into effect, nationalism and unification of nations was very popular, alliances all over Europe were established and glorifying one’s military rapidly rose. World War One started in July of 1914, and lasted until November 1918. The primary cause of WW1 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; however, alliances developed prior to the war and the glorification in country’s military made the call for war nearly imperative.…...

The First World War was the biggest and bloodiest war to have been fought with modern technology and caused wide spread chaos and tragedy that until that date was unparalleled in Europe. Of the 65,038,810 people mobilized to fight from all the countries involved 8,556,315 died, 21,219,452 soldiers were injured, and 7,750,945 were reported missing/P. O. W. Because the war was fought on such a massive scale, and caused such wide spread tragedy, all within living memory, it makes it…...

Map of the participants in World War I: Allied Powers in green, Central Powersin orange, and neutral countries in grey In the 19th Century, the major European powers had gone to great lengths to maintain a balance of power throughout Europe, resulting by 1900 in a complex network of political and military alliances throughout the continent. These had started in 1815, with the Holy Alliance between Prussia, Russia, and Austria. Then, in October 1873, German Chancellor Bismarck negotiated theLeague of the Three Emperors (German: Dreikaiserbund) between the monarchs of Austria–Hungary, Russia and Germany.…...

First world war poetry 39' faris-slm Web definitions A war poet iS a poet written at that time and on the subject of war. This term, at the beginning applied especially to those in military service during World War I. then, documented as early as IS4B in reference to German revolutionary poet, Georg Herwegh The main figures in the first world war Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967)-1 Siegfried Sassoon was perhaps the most innocent of the war poets. John Hildebdle has called…...

In what year did the February and October revolutions occur in Russia? 1917 During World War I, the Russian army was large but ill prepared to fight. A tsar was a Russian leader in the early 1900s who was similar to a king. What do the symbols on the Communist Party flag represent? the urban workers and peasants Which is the best definition of communism? Communism is an economic system in which the distribution of property and resources is primarily…...

The First World War greatly changed the lives of civilians living in Britain. When the war first broke out, there was a tremendous feel of euphoria and patriotism. In the first four weeks after the declaration of war, over 500 000 men had enlisted in the army. This was partially due to the belief that it would be over by Christmas, and was the opportunity for a holiday; government posters also played a part in the persuading of people to…...

The poem ‘Tears’ by Edward Tomas was written in January 1915. This was a time when he had to make a serious decision about subscribing to the front line or not. This poem is typical of Thomas at this time and he tends to describe the beauty of the natural world, but there always a sense of darkness that shadows his words, such as with his other poem written around the same time, ‘But these things also. As this very…...

Discuss how the poets of Happy is England Now in the anthology Up the Line to Death present World War I The area Delighted is England Now is situated at the start of the anthology, Up the Line to Death. In this section, the editor, Brian Gardner has actually set up the 6 poems in such a method that it is clear these poems are mostly pro-war. Therefore, the majority of the poems in the area support the stereotypical beliefs…...

In Flanders’s Field is a war poem filled with emotions that probably relate to World War One. The strange thing this poem does not have a sort of morning/sad tone to it which was typical after the world experienced the horrors of World War One. This poem has a very strong feeling of fighting on and “hold [the torch] high”(12) feeling. This is due to a lot of different reasons. The most prominent is the fact that this poem seems…...

1. How and why did America turn toward domestic isolation and social conservatism in the 1920s? Americans turned toward domestic isolation and social conservatism in the 1920s because of the red scare. Many people used the red scare to break the backs of all struggling unions. Isolationist Americans had did not have a lot of hope in the 1920s. There began to be a large amount of immigrants flowing into the US. During 1920-1921, over 800,000 immigrants had come. This…...