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Post by Joel Troge on May 10, 2010 12:13:18 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? _ In the firrs paragraph the term smoking gun" is a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2. How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? _During world war I nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. Most of the leaders in 1914 had no real idea of the war machine they were putting into motion. Many believed tha the War would be over by Christmas 1914. 3. What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? _In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. 4. What was the "Schlieffen Plan?" _The shlieffen plan was based ona lonf startegy of war. The Schlieffen plan got off to a quick start with a German army invading Belgium to reach Paris, and then soon began to unravel. 5. How was the Great War a "total war?" _Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war? _To rpotest the brutalities and lenght of the war the soldier and civillians put People everywhere sought ways to cope with, if not escape, the environment of war. Russian front line soldiers grew increasingly disillusioned and apathetic. Many refused to obey orders, retreating when commanded to advance; they deserted the military and engage in open rebellion and mass mutiny. In France, a failed offensive in the spring of 1917 resulted in a mutiny not against the war but against the way it was waged by the general staff. 7. Read the stories of Vera Brittain and Kande Kamara. Explain how one or both became involved in the "total war." _Vera Brittain, a young Oxford University student, watched helplessly as all her male friends went off to war, including her fiancé, Roland. Kande Kamara, the son of a West African village chief, joined the Allied fight on the Western Front. The both became involve in he "total war" because it war digusting to see all those people dying 8. When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? _The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later. Explore the maps on the right-hand side by using the "Play Animation" sequence. Notice the different boundaries and changing empires and nation-states from the beginning and the end of the war. Go here: www.pbs.org/greatwar/thenandnow/Although it happened nearly 100 years ago, the Great War had many long-term effects that we can still see today in recent history. Summarize one of the modern day connections that you recognize or are interested in. When you finish, feel free to explore this great resource even more!
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Post by tamarmillien on May 12, 2010 10:24:31 GMT -5
1). What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? was the first man-made catastrophe of the 20th century. Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion. 2). How many soldiers died during world war 1? Were soldiers the only casualties? on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. Most of the leaders in 1914 had no real idea of the war machine they were putting into motion. 3). What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. 4). What was the "schlieffen plan"? Both sides originally believed that the Great War would be over quickly. In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5). How was the Great war a "total war"? Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war. 6). What did the soldiers and civillians do to protect the brutalities and length of the war? With the help of the Americans -- who declared war on Germany in 1917 -- the Allies then engaged in a highly successful set of offensives of their own. 7). Read the storeis and civillians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war?
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Post by merly on May 12, 2010 10:25:03 GMT -5
1: was the first man-made catastrophe of the 20th century. Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion. 2:on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3:Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. 4:Both sides originally believed that the Great War would be over quickly. In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5:Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6:
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Post by alexzhong on May 13, 2010 9:12:57 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? A:It was a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2. How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? A:Nine million people had died on the battlefield.Most of the leaders in 1914 had no real idea of the war machine they were putting into motion. 3. What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? A:Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. 4.What was the "Schlieffen Plan?" A: The plan required precise timing, with no interruptions in the timetable -- its first objective was to capture Paris in precisely 42 days, and force the French to surrender. The German armies would then shift their focus to the eastern front and defeat the Russians before they were fully prepared to fight. 5. How was the Great War a "total war?" A:Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war. 6.What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war? A:People everywhere sought ways to cope with, if not escape, the environment of war. Russian front line soldiers grew increasingly disillusioned and apathetic. Many refused to obey orders, retreating when commanded to advance; they deserted the military and engage in open rebellion and mass mutiny. In France, a failed offensive in the spring of 1917 resulted in a mutiny not against the war but against the way it was waged by the general staff. 7.Read the stories of Vera Brittain and Kande Kamara. Explain how one or both became involved in the "total war." A: 8:When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? A:The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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Post by luckensonmillien on May 13, 2010 9:19:27 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? ans' Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist. 2 How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? ans 'Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3.What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? ans; In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. 4.What was the "Schlieffen Plan?" ans; The German generals were so confident of success that Kaiser Wilhelm II proclaimed that he would have "Paris for lunch, St. Petersburg for dinner. 5. How was the Great War a "total war? ans; over 1 million men in Belgium and France, while the French and German armies had re-supplied their front line troops. 6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war? ans;The combatant nations rejected all the peace initiatives that were proposed in 1917. As the months passed, however, people on both sides of the conflict began to question the violence and massive slaughter. 7. Read the stories of Vera Brittain and Kande Kamara. Explain how one or both became involved in the "total war." ans; Vera Brittain at first was excited by the news of war. She called it "The most thrilling day of her life," but soon reality set in when her brother Edward, fiancé Roland and their close friend Victor marched off to the battlefields. 8. When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? ans;Vera Brittain at first was excited by the news of war. She called it "The most thrilling day of her life," but soon reality set in when her brother Edward, fiancé Roland and their close friend Victor marched off to the battlefields. ans; Kande Kamara;. Because of the color of our skins, the Germans called us boots. This hurt every black man, because they actually underestimated us, and disgraced and dishonored us. 8. When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? ans; The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
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Post by abdoul55 on May 13, 2010 9:19:36 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph?a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2. How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties?Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3. What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time?In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. 4. What was the "Schlieffen Plan?"In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5.How was the Great War a "total war?"This total war effected the lives of many different people: in some communities unprecedented casualty rates especially among young officers stripped young women of all their male contemporaries; West African soldiers were shipped in from the colonies to fight in the trenches; brave Englishwomen traded other jobs for more dangerous jobs in weapons factories. 6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war?In 1917, after the loss of millions of live, the stalemate on the front lines, and the disruption of nearly every aspect of daily life in all the combatant nations, many people - civilians and soldiers alike - still wanted to continue fighting to victory. 7. Read the stories of Vera Brittain and Kande Kamara. Explain how one or both became involved in the "total war."
8. When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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Post by muhammadamin on May 13, 2010 9:19:48 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz .
2. How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? Nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed.
3. What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society.
4. What was the "Schlieffen Plan?" The Schlieffen plan got off to a quick start with a German army invading Belgium to reach Paris, and then soon began to unravel.
5. How was the Great War a "total war? military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war."
6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war? The combatant nations rejected all the peace initiatives that were proposed in 1917.
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Post by algenisguerrero on May 17, 2010 9:07:34 GMT -5
1.was the first man-made catastrophe of the 20th century. Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion.
2.Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed.
3.Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable.
4.The plan required precise timing, with no interruptions in the timetable -- its first objective was to capture Paris in precisely 42 days, and force the French to surrender. The German armies would then shift their focus to the eastern front and defeat the Russians before they were fully prepared to fight.[/b] 5.Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war.6.Peopleeverywheresought ways to cope with, if not escape, the environment of war. Russian front line soldiers grew increasingly disillusioned and apathetic. Many refused to obey orders, retreating when commanded to advance; they deserted the military and engage in open rebellion and mass mutiny. In France, a failed offensive in the spring of 1917 resulted in a mutiny not against the war but against the way it was waged by the general staff. 7.Vera Brittain at first was excited by the news of war. She called it "The most thrilling day of her life," but soon reality set in when her brother Edward, fiancé Roland and their close friend Victor marched off to the battlefields.8.The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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Post by adnan on May 18, 2010 9:51:06 GMT -5
1). What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? ANS 1. Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion:' 2). How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? ANS 2.Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3).What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? ANS 3.Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. 4). What was the "schlieffen plan"? ANS 4.Both sides originally believed that the Great War would be over quickly. In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5).How was the Great War a "total war?" ANS 5.The civilians behind the lines were as important to victory as the men on the lines. Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war. 6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war? ANS 6.In 1917, after the loss of millions of live, the stalemate on the front lines, and the disruption of nearly every aspect of daily life in all the combatant nations, many people - civilians and soldiers alike - still wanted to continue fighting to victory.
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Post by thailuuquang on May 18, 2010 10:21:31 GMT -5
1:Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
2:Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed.
3:In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society.
4:In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan.
5:Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." .
6:In 1917, after the loss of millions of live, the stalemate on the front lines, and the disruption of nearly every aspect of daily life in all the combatant nations, many people - civilians and soldiers alike - still wanted to continue fighting to victory.
7:All three were killed in action and her memoirs remain among the most moving testaments to the lost generation of the Great War.
8:he Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later
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Post by gianfrancoconiglia on May 18, 2010 10:25:06 GMT -5
1.smoking gun" :a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2.on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3.These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. Monarchies and democracies alike sought to cope with the changes and to protect their authority. 4.In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5.Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6.many people - civilians and soldiers alike - still wanted to continue fighting to victory. 7. because their brothers were killed in action and her memoirs remain among the most moving testaments to the lost generation of the Great War. 8.The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.No Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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Post by jovhanaranjo on May 18, 2010 10:25:24 GMT -5
1. that set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2.on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. not yust soldiers died also the people who were not soldiers. 3.In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. 4.In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5.The civilians behind the lines were as important to victory as the men on the lines. Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6.With the help of the Americans -- who declared war on Germany in 1917 -- the Allies then engaged in a highly successful set of offensives of their own. 7. vera britain was involved in war 1 because her brothers died in that war and karna because he was wester andd he has to move to other place
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Post by rikzawaheed on May 18, 2010 10:26:05 GMT -5
1:Historians can easily identify the literal "smoking gun" that set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. 2:Before the official Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed. 3:In the four decades prior to August 1914, the western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. 4: In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5:Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6:n 1917, after the loss of millions of live, the stalemate on the front lines, and the disruption of nearly every aspect of daily life in all the combatant nations, many people - civilians and soldiers alike - still wanted to continue fighting to victory. 7:All three were killed in action and her memoirs remain among the most moving testaments to the lost generation of the Great War. She shared her pain to show that war was not "glamour or glory, but abysmal grief and purposeless waste.
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Post by shamsurrahman on May 19, 2010 10:16:45 GMT -5
1. That set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate. 2. 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield or world war 1 and the world was forever changed. Most of the leaders in 1914 had no real idea of the war machine they were putting into motion. 3. Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable. 4. Both sides originally believed that the Great War would be over quickly. In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan. 5. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war." 6. German offensive on the western front, which the Allies stopped. With the help of the Americans -- who declared war on Germany in 1917 -- the Allies then engaged in a highly successful set of offensives of their own. Germany's civilian support for the war eventually collapsed, and a mutiny by the German navy that sparked civil riots sweep through the cities. 7. When her means Vera Brittain brother Edward, fiancé Roland and their close friend Victor marched off to the battlefields. When the Germans used to call the black people boots.Tens of thousands of Africans were shipped off to Europe. Kamara survived the war and returned home, but his experiences in the battlefields. 8. The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Yes because . The peace treaty proved no real peace. Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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Post by jensyramirez on May 20, 2010 9:12:08 GMT -5
1. What does the term "smoking gun" refer to in the first paragraph? that set the War in motion: a revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
2. How many soldiers died during World War I? Were soldiers the only casualties? on November 11, 1918, nine million people had died on the battlefield and the world was forever changed.Most of the leaders in 1914 had no real idea of the war machine they were putting into motion.
3. What sort of changes were going on in the western world at the time? Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life. These changes lead to conflicts, jealousies and differences that were not easily reconcilable.
4. What was the "Schlieffen Plan?" Both sides originally believed that the Great War would be over quickly. In Germany, this belief was based on a long established war strategy called the Schlieffen Plan.to reach Paris, and then soon began to unravel.
5. How was the Great War a "total war?" Because of their value to the war-making power of each nation, civilians became the target of the enemy. Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war."
6. What did soldiers and civilians do to protest the brutalities and length of the war?The combatant nations rejected all the peace initiatives that were proposed in 1917. As the months passed, however, people on both sides of the conflict began to question the violence and massive slaughter.
7. Read the stories of Vera Brittain and Kande Kamara. Explain how one or both became involved in the "total war." Vera Brittain at first was excited by the news of war. She called it "The most thrilling day of her life," but soon reality set in when her brother Edward, fiancé Roland and their close friend Victor marched off to the battlefields.
8. When was the peace Treaty of Versailles signed? Was it effective? The Treaty of Versailles was finally signed June 28, 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. In effect, the conference became a sham; from the Balkans to the Middle East, the unresolved issues of the Great War were simply rearranged.
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Post by peizhanli on May 20, 2010 9:20:56 GMT -5
1. A revolver used by a Serbian nationalist to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne) in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
2.They didn't tell abou the WWI, but nine million people had died on the battlefield.
3.The western world and the countries in its sphere of influence were undergoing unprecedented changes in every area of society. Industrial expansion and wealth, both personal and national, had a profound impact on economic life.
4. The Schlieffen plan got off to a quick start with a German army invading Belgium to reach Paris, and then soon began to unravel.
5.Since both sides targeted both civilians and military personnel, and mobilized men and resources at an unprecedented rate, the Great War was a "total war."
6.Many refused to obey orders, retreating when commanded to advance; they deserted the military and engage in open rebellion and mass mutiny.
7.Because, Vera Brittain want to use her pain to show that war was not "glamour or glory, but abysmal grief and purposeless waste. And Kande Kamara was force to shipped to the Europe and join the war.
8. In the year 1919,June 28. is not effective. because, Instead, the seeds were sown for an even more catastrophic war just one generation later.
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