World War I
The chapter my blog is about is chapter 27 which is based on World War I and the acts that took place around that time period. I hope to give a review and a brief overview on some things that took place durring this time period.
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Why did Germany think that Mexico would help them attack America even as close as they were and with as many U.S. troops sent over seas, we were still most likely more than a match for them even if it was to be a distraction.
I don't have an answer that is suitable enough for this other than Germany was hoping to get a lucky break thinking that maybe Canada would join in their cause too or that our resources would give fighting a two front war.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Important People
President Woodrow Wilson:
Came up with the famous Fourteen Points durring WWI which were not used over the hatred felt towards Germany. Was one of the "Big Four" durring the Treaty of Versailles that came up with the peace agreements between the Central and Allied Powers. He was also the President of the United States at the time. Described as "Jesus Christ" by David Lloyd George of Great Britian.
Georges Clemenceau:
Another one of the "Big Four" that came up with the peace agreements between the Allied and Central Powers. All he cared about was making Germany pay for the way and making a buffer zone between France and Germany. Described as "Napoleon" by David Lloyd George of Great Britian.
David Lloyd George:
The representitive of Great Britian that was one of the "Big Four". Also wanted to make Germany pay for the war but not as agressively as Clemenceau did. Wanted moderate peace but would drain Germany of everything they had in order to pay for the war.
Came up with the famous Fourteen Points durring WWI which were not used over the hatred felt towards Germany. Was one of the "Big Four" durring the Treaty of Versailles that came up with the peace agreements between the Central and Allied Powers. He was also the President of the United States at the time. Described as "Jesus Christ" by David Lloyd George of Great Britian.
Georges Clemenceau:
Another one of the "Big Four" that came up with the peace agreements between the Allied and Central Powers. All he cared about was making Germany pay for the way and making a buffer zone between France and Germany. Described as "Napoleon" by David Lloyd George of Great Britian.
The representitive of Great Britian that was one of the "Big Four". Also wanted to make Germany pay for the war but not as agressively as Clemenceau did. Wanted moderate peace but would drain Germany of everything they had in order to pay for the war.
Art Pieces
A painting of trench warfare that made the war drag on for years. Portrays one of the sides being able to advance further into the enemy line and drive them back. This painting seems to be a sign of hope that the armies will eventually win this war, only what side i'm not sure.
This painting preys on the fears that the people would have had when the Germans started to use gas as a weapon against the Allied Powers. With gas masks on, speaking a harsh foreign language, and advancing towards them through a haze of death, it would have made them seem worse then they really were. This painting easily portrays them as how bad they could appear to the people they approached.
World War I caused a lot of death for many nations, directly from the war and indirectly after it. This piece of art shows that death and decay that the war caused.
Spotlight On
U-Boats
German's began to mass producing u-boats to begin their unrestricted warfare on mechant ships in WWI. These ships were able to overpower the Allied naval forces but the Germans were wary of the U.S. getting involved. Even once the U.S got involved, the u-boats were still overpowering the Allied ships. These ships could have turned the tide for the Central Powers if they used them to attack Great Britain directly in my opinion. With that major power out of the way, they could have focused their attention to other matters.
German's began to mass producing u-boats to begin their unrestricted warfare on mechant ships in WWI. These ships were able to overpower the Allied naval forces but the Germans were wary of the U.S. getting involved. Even once the U.S got involved, the u-boats were still overpowering the Allied ships. These ships could have turned the tide for the Central Powers if they used them to attack Great Britain directly in my opinion. With that major power out of the way, they could have focused their attention to other matters.
U.S. Events
Spanish flu:
During 1918-1919, over 1/5 of the worlds population became infected with the spanish flu. Most deadly to the youger adults to middle aged citizens, it killed around 675000 Americans in one year. The mortality rate was so high, at a death rate of 2.5%, it decreased the lifespan of ten years of the average citizen. The flu struck at random, taking many people with it. No one was ever safe from its grasp.
The Prohibition
This is the only time an Amendment was ever repealed. This made the manufacture, sale, and distrubition of liquor illegal. This is what leads to the 18th Amendment in the 1920s which is later repealed. The Volstead Act is what offically stated the law. Many people sought to put a blame to the troubles of society on one thing but the people rebelled against it.
If Europe didnt put the worlds blame on one nation, then maybe Hitler wouldnt have been able to been able to rise to power and start WWII and massacre millions of people. These two events are also a forshadow for WWII as well.
During 1918-1919, over 1/5 of the worlds population became infected with the spanish flu. Most deadly to the youger adults to middle aged citizens, it killed around 675000 Americans in one year. The mortality rate was so high, at a death rate of 2.5%, it decreased the lifespan of ten years of the average citizen. The flu struck at random, taking many people with it. No one was ever safe from its grasp.
The Prohibition
This is the only time an Amendment was ever repealed. This made the manufacture, sale, and distrubition of liquor illegal. This is what leads to the 18th Amendment in the 1920s which is later repealed. The Volstead Act is what offically stated the law. Many people sought to put a blame to the troubles of society on one thing but the people rebelled against it.
If Europe didnt put the worlds blame on one nation, then maybe Hitler wouldnt have been able to been able to rise to power and start WWII and massacre millions of people. These two events are also a forshadow for WWII as well.
Connection Across Time
We can learn from WWI that when one or more country has enough power or fears that another country might have more power than that one, it will blame another one for something drastic and drag them down into the dirt. It is the case with the war on terror in Iraq and Iran. We fear that these countries will gain enough power with a dictator and attack us and conform us into them. I do not believe that one nation or religion should be blamed for the attack on the World Trade Towers, even if a majority of them live in that nation and practice that religion.
We also have learned throughout history that when the people are in termoil and need a strong leader, they will accept something they normally would never do. This is such the case in the U.S. when we voted for President Obama. I do believe that he is trying to do what he thinks is best for the country, at least I hope he is, but if we as a nation were not in need of a strong leader, he would never have been elected.
We also have learned throughout history that when the people are in termoil and need a strong leader, they will accept something they normally would never do. This is such the case in the U.S. when we voted for President Obama. I do believe that he is trying to do what he thinks is best for the country, at least I hope he is, but if we as a nation were not in need of a strong leader, he would never have been elected.
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