Battle of the Atlantic Longest battle of World War Two (1939-1945) Began on September 3rd 1939 Fought by ships, U-boats and airplanes One of the most costly battles Major impact on Germany’s defeat in World War 2 Battle between Britain and its Allied forces against Germany Transporting Materials Large ship and U-boats were used to…
The Great war killed around 20 million people. The majority of these people were male soldiers between the ages of 18-50. On top of those deaths many soldiers were wounded and shipped to safer areas for recovery. They had come straight from the trenches in the worst possible conditions. Within the trenches rats had grown…
Jewish History After thousands of years of living in the Israel/Palestine region the Jewish people were expelled from that area of the world by the Roman Empire after they tried to overthrow their Roman rulers. The Jews became refugees spread far and wide across Europe. Many of them settled in France, Germany, England, Poland and…
Spring 1918 to the Summer there had been a massive Successful German offensive in the central part of the Western Front primarily focused at the French and British troops. The Germans had avoided the Canadians as they feared them as perhaps the deadliest force in the war. The Entente need the Canadian forces to push…
Women’s Christian Temperance organizations were created in the late 1800’s to champion social causes. They believed that all evils in the world created by man start with the consumption of alcohol. They gained great power and influence over the government when women received the right to vote in Canada in 1918. Temperance organizations were not…
Manchuria In 1931 Japan invaded Manchuria in order to expand it’s Empire. Japan was unhappy with what it had received from the peace process in WWI and intended on gaining influence, territory and power in mainland Asia. The world did nothing, as it was the start of the Great Depression and few nations had money…
Arts and Fashion made great changes in the 1920’s that have a lasting impact on our ideas of culture today. Art Deco – An artistic style that was adopted for mainstream objects and architecture. The style followed geometric patterns that centered on the circle and the angular line. Art Deco was also often associated with…
Molotov Ribbentrop Pact After the initial invasion and division of Poland, Germany and the Soviet Union respected the terms of their non-aggression pact (Molotov Ribbentrop pact ). Each side received half of Poland and the assurance that there would be no further aggression. This pact brought a great deal of hatred towards Russia from the…
Beach Head At the end of the Battle of Britain in 1940, Germany had failed to gain air superiority over the British Isles. When they turned their attention to Russia Britain was able to rearm and rebuild with great success. They were also aided by the U.S after December of 1941. Britain acted as a…
Civilization in Egypt began around 3,100 BCE and lasted approximately 3,500 years. Egyptologists have been uncovering the ruins and artifacts, deciphering inscriptions, and restoring monuments of ancient Egypt for centuries. 13th Century BCE – Khaemwese was the first Egyptologist (son of Ramses II). Ancient Egypt is much more than just Pharaoh, pyramids, elaborate burials, and…
Most remembered as an evil man who sent many Christians to horrible deaths and sat idly by composing music while fire destroyed Rome. Evidence that he was liked and respected by his army. First ten years of his reign ruled with the help of his two tutors, and ruled with good intentions (didn’t last long!)…
Born on July 6, 1926 in Northallerton Yorkshire England to Tom and Dorothy Place and her three brothers. The History Dorothy Edith Smith is a Canadian sociologist with a research interest in sociology and many other disciplines, including women’s studies, psychology, educational studies, and sub-fields of sociology, including feminist theory, family studies, and methodology. She…
The Source of the Conflict Sicily was quickly becoming Rome’s breadbasket (it supplied the many thousands of tones of grain) The Carthaginians maintained a commercial empire controlling Sicily, Present day Spain, and Portugal The First Punic War 264-241 BC First arose because of trouble in Sicily (one side appealed to Rome and the other to…
One of the most significant legacies of the Roman Empire Jesus Around 30 CE Jesus made his way towards Jerusalem The only record left behind is recounted in the New Testament The followers of Jesus believed that he was the son of God and could forgive their sins if they believed in him and repented.…
The twentieth century brought a radical reform of political systems in Europe, a trend of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, with political mannerisms like the world had never seen before, was developing throughout the continent. The anti-democratic movement primarily fueled the drive for these regimes; however reasons vary from country to country. Totalitarianism involves total control…
The United Nations recognizes the impoverished state of many countries and the importance that they are given assistance. On September 8, 2000, the United Nations met with world leaders and heads of state to determine a mission or a set of goals. The United Nations compiled eight measureable Millennium Development Goals to accomplish in this…
In a fast paced and ever changing society such as today’s, it may not be clear to most the important role that history plays in the understanding of current events. However, without a good understanding of events from the past, it is hard to understand the significance that a current even possesses. This relationship can…
Almost all the information we have about Roman women derives from elite Roman males Usually women we portrayed stereotypically Chaste wives, mothers, daughters Evil seductresses, scheming power-mongers Women and Public Life Women had no political rights They could not vote They could not be elected magistrates Could exemplify an idea Embody the values of the…
Biography Born in Westport England, 1588 Hobbes’ father (a vicar) abandoned the family when Hobbes was young Graduated from Magdalen Hall 1608 Tutor to young William Cavendish, with whom, he travelled through continental Europe While spending time in Paris, Hobbes began to consider himself a philosopher Wrote The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic while…
Early Life Born April 22, 1724-Köningsberg Artisan Pietist family Taught hard-work, honesty, cleanliness and independence Attended University of Köningsberg Tutored and then taught at the University Key Works Three Critiques Critique of Pure Reason Critique of Practical Reason Critique of Judgement Critique of Pure Reason Very long and very complex Determine the limits and scope…