Essays Tagged: "1914"

The Life and Times of Hitler

times, and withdrew himself from society. He then began to read, and come up with his philosphy.In 1914, after a year of running from the Austrian draft, Austrian officials caught him an drafted him, ...

(1 pages) 44 0 4.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

The life of Hitler. Hitlers rise to power.

nna. He moved to Munich (Germany) in 1913, and was still there when World War I broke out in August 1914.Hitler enlisted in the German army and saw four years of front-line service during which he was ...

(3 pages) 126 1 3.7 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

The Rise and Fall of Prohibition in Canada

an to rally for prohibitionduring the 1840's and 1850's. It was not until after World WarI began in 1914, that the temperance groups' support forprohibition grew. A need for grain for the armed forces ...

(11 pages) 119 0 4.3 Mar/1995

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Italy Post-world war I and the political, social, economic structure.

.Lack of democratic foundationd.Fear of communisme.Strong leadershipGiolitti's resignation in March 1914 a new government was formed by the more conservative Antonio Salandra. In June came "Red Week," ...

(6 pages) 93 0 4.0 May/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Mussolini

In 1913 Mussolini became editor of the Milan Socialist newspaper Avanti! When World War 1 began in 1914 he first opposed Italy's involvement, until he changed his mind, saying that Italy should take ...

(2 pages) 59 1 3.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Macintosh vs. IBM

e other.It all started when Thomas John Watson became president of Computing Tabulating Recordingin 1914, and in 1924 he renamed it to International Business Machines Corporation. Heeventually widened ...

(12 pages) 199 0 3.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Modern European History. Speaks of Paul Valery and what he meant by saying that Europe doubted itself profoundly

1. What did Paul Valery mean in saying that the mind of Europe doubted itselfprofoundly?Before 1914, people in Europe believed in progress, peace, prosperity, reason,and rights of individuals. Du ...

(3 pages) 62 0 4.8 Apr/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Origins of WW I and Demographic Change

orians tend neglect the effect of demographic change on a society. During the late 1800's and up to 1914, most European nations were undergoing fundamental changes in the makeup of their societies. So ... (Britain: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1987)3. Jannen, William Jr. The Lions of July: Prelude to War, 1914 (California: Presido Press, 1996)4. Wohl, Robert. The Gernation of 1914 (Cambridge: Harvard Uni ...

(6 pages) 44 0 2.6 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Titled Antitrust Lawsuits, Monopolies, and Anticompetitive Business Practices in Today's Economy.

several subsequent enactments. Most notable among these enactments was the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914. The Clayton Antitrust Act was sponsored by Alabama congressman Henry De Lamar Clayton. An amen ...

(12 pages) 516 2 3.8 Jun/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Why the US entered WWII

flict was brought to the western hemisphere. Continuing with this policy, when World War I began in 1914, the US tried to remain neutral, and see to it that its rights as a neutral power were not viol ...

(2 pages) 125 4 3.0 Aug/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

The holocuast: how could such evil happen?

The HolocaustWhen Germany lost World War I (1914-1918) Germany became extremely poor. Millions of people lost their jobs and the whole country p ...

(14 pages) 126 1 4.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

How World War I and World War II influence fashion.

first time in five centuries, the natural shape of women reappeared in clothing after World War I (1914-1919), as did the practice of revealing the legs. During World War I women were employed in fac ...

(2 pages) 267 7 3.6 Oct/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Design Arts

Adolf Hitler

nna. He moved to Munich (Germany) in 1913, and was still there when World War I broke out in August 1914. Hitler enlisted in the German army and saw four years of front-line service during which he wa ...

(4 pages) 48 2 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Trench Warfare

y would rest and return after another 48h.The Germans first presented the gas attack on October 27, 1914 at Ypres. The gas attack consisted of chlorine, which would destroy eyesight, and make the vict ...

(1 pages) 46 2 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War I

Unemployment in the United States has fluctuated due to economic conditions through the decades.

appropriate figures of how many people are employed vs. unemployed.There were depressions in 1893, 1914, and 1921; but the Great Depression of 1929 affected unemployment by targeting the stock market ...

(5 pages) 402 0 4.8 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Imerialism - A paper on what imperialism is, how it came to be, and it's effects on Europe and today's society.

an nations flourished. They gained control over a majority of the Western Hemisphere. From 1880 and 1914, Western powers set out to gain power in many places such as Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Thi ... ly led to World War I.The legacy of imperialism changed non-Western civilizations. Between 1880 and 1914, ithad subjected the rest of the world to its domination. Western civilizations became deeply i ...

(3 pages) 272 2 3.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

This essay is about the first world war from Canada's point of view. It tells about what was happening to Canada during the First World War

World War IThe Date?1914-1918Who was the Prime Minister at the time?Robert Borden was the Prime Minister at the time.Who ...

(2 pages) 118 1 4.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War I

la vie de Monsieur Alexander Fleming

la médaille d'or en 1908, et est devenu un conférencier à la rue Mary jusqu'en 1914. Il a servi tout au long de la guerre mondiale I pendant qu'un capitaine dans les corps m&eacut ...

(2 pages) 36 0 4.5 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers

This essay called "Eric Remarque" is a brief biography on Eric Remarque who is known for writing All Quiet on the Western Front.

successful novels but none compared to his first big success. For his writings between the time of 1914 and 1945 Erich Maria Remarque is still seen as one of the most honest and convincing writers.Er ... hough Remarque's later writings, focusing on the collapse of the old European world and values from 1914 through the cold war, did not receive the same critical acclaim as his first novel did, his ski ...

(2 pages) 44 0 4.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Hiroshima by John Hersey: A Book Review

s notadd any of his own emotions to the book, it never gets boring.John Hersey was born on June 17, 1914, in Tientsin, China. His parents, Roscoe andGrace Hersey, were missionaries. He lived in Tients ...

(5 pages) 177 2 4.1 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers