What was Churchill's ideology and how did it affect his and Great Britain's involvement in WWII. Specifically, how did Churchill direct the British people during this turbulent time?
Churchill was a conservative-turned-liberal in his earlier years of politics, eventually switching back to the conservative party when he was older. He saw politics almost as if they were an endless debate. Churchill was able to become Prime Minister of Great Britain twice, working hard toward social reform and a concern for the welfare of the less fortunate. During his second term as Prime Minister, he worked more to restore Anglo-American ties, maintain Britain's strong global influence, and speaking out on the greater issues of the nation. Churchill directed the British people throughout WWII through his energetic speeches that promoted the use of new weapons including airplanes and tanks, warned Britain and the rest of the world the dangers of Hitler's Nazi Germany, and expressed his opinions of domestic British policies.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Blog 3: The Eastern Front
Define and describe the powers fighting on the Eastern theater. What were some similarities and differences between battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts? Be specific in your answer.
In the Eastern theater (front) of world War I, the powers fighting included Russia, Austria, and Germany. The Russian Army was relatively well-trained and well-equipped, with sidearms, rifles, and machine guns equal to or better than the Austrians and Germans. However, they had problems with logistics -- specifically, the transportation infrastructure. The Austro-Hungarian Army suffered from a lack of proper equipment and resources -- as well as reluctance to fight against Russians sharing their Slavic background. The German Army was very efficient, well-trained in battle maneuvers, and very skilled with artillery.
A key similarity between the battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts is that they both resulted in many casualties (millions of lives lost). Also, on each front, the battles began with one country launching a major offensive. (On the Western Front, Germany was the initial aggressor with its "Schlieffen plan," while on the Eastern Front, Russia was the initial aggressor.) Additionally, both aggressors (Germany on the Western Front and Russia on the Eastern Front) were ultimately unsuccessful. However, the battles differed in that those on the Western Front were less severe than those on the Eastern Front, as the latter involved tanks and other advanced weaponry. Also, the aggressors on the two fronts lost for different reasons. On the Western Front, the Russians primarily lost because of their inefficient supply system -- and because the Russian Army became demoralized by the catastrophes they suffered. On the Eastern Front, the Germans primarily lost because of the new technology (tanks) adopted by the British and French.
In the Eastern theater (front) of world War I, the powers fighting included Russia, Austria, and Germany. The Russian Army was relatively well-trained and well-equipped, with sidearms, rifles, and machine guns equal to or better than the Austrians and Germans. However, they had problems with logistics -- specifically, the transportation infrastructure. The Austro-Hungarian Army suffered from a lack of proper equipment and resources -- as well as reluctance to fight against Russians sharing their Slavic background. The German Army was very efficient, well-trained in battle maneuvers, and very skilled with artillery.
A key similarity between the battles on the Western and Eastern Fronts is that they both resulted in many casualties (millions of lives lost). Also, on each front, the battles began with one country launching a major offensive. (On the Western Front, Germany was the initial aggressor with its "Schlieffen plan," while on the Eastern Front, Russia was the initial aggressor.) Additionally, both aggressors (Germany on the Western Front and Russia on the Eastern Front) were ultimately unsuccessful. However, the battles differed in that those on the Western Front were less severe than those on the Eastern Front, as the latter involved tanks and other advanced weaponry. Also, the aggressors on the two fronts lost for different reasons. On the Western Front, the Russians primarily lost because of their inefficient supply system -- and because the Russian Army became demoralized by the catastrophes they suffered. On the Eastern Front, the Germans primarily lost because of the new technology (tanks) adopted by the British and French.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Blog 2: "The Great War"
What were the
causes, both regional as well as political for the beginning of The Great War?
Explain your answer using factual evidence from the text.
Some main causes of the beginning of The Great War include economic competition, rivalries between nations, and aggressive nationalism between great powers. Some countries were beginning to feel threatened by a nation's power. For example, Britain felt threatened by Germany's rapid economic growth and military strength. International rivalry continued to grow as countries competed for colonies, superiority, and power (Germany and France almost broke out into war over control of Morocco). Aggressive nationalism threatened central authority in Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. "Austria-Hungary worried that nationalism might foster rebellion among the many minority populations within the empire." After their archduke and archduchess were assassinated, Austria-Hungary seized this opportunity to blame and attack Serbia. The Great War began and more and more countries got involved.
Blog 1: Movie like Me
March 17, 2014
My name is Angela. I'm fourteen (almost fifteen) and was born and raised in L.A. I play the piano, I swim, and I play basketball.
One movie that is related to an aspect of my life is Hoosiers. In the movie, a poor, small-town Indiana high school basketball team (which doesn't even have enough players) gets a new coach. The coach helps guide the team into multiple victories, shocking the townspeople who had low expectations for the team.Their team beat the odds and won state finals.
This movie relates to my experience as a part of the JV girls' basketball team this past year. In the beginning, I wasn't even planning on playing basketball this year. I'd played for the past four years on my old school's team and didn't want to commit to the time and effort that this would take up. My friends, who played with me last year, told me there weren't enough players on the JV team this year. We decided to try another year of basketball. We started off as a small team with only six players; we also had a new coach who was pushy and ambitious about our team's victory. We began to recruit some friends of ours onto the team. After (literally) putting our blood, sweat, and tears into practices and games, our team surprised many who didn't think our season would be as successful as it was. We ended the season winning 10 of 14 games.
My name is Angela. I'm fourteen (almost fifteen) and was born and raised in L.A. I play the piano, I swim, and I play basketball.
One movie that is related to an aspect of my life is Hoosiers. In the movie, a poor, small-town Indiana high school basketball team (which doesn't even have enough players) gets a new coach. The coach helps guide the team into multiple victories, shocking the townspeople who had low expectations for the team.Their team beat the odds and won state finals.
This movie relates to my experience as a part of the JV girls' basketball team this past year. In the beginning, I wasn't even planning on playing basketball this year. I'd played for the past four years on my old school's team and didn't want to commit to the time and effort that this would take up. My friends, who played with me last year, told me there weren't enough players on the JV team this year. We decided to try another year of basketball. We started off as a small team with only six players; we also had a new coach who was pushy and ambitious about our team's victory. We began to recruit some friends of ours onto the team. After (literally) putting our blood, sweat, and tears into practices and games, our team surprised many who didn't think our season would be as successful as it was. We ended the season winning 10 of 14 games.
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