World History Homework Eleven Answers - Student Four

AnnaM

1. What was the "Great War," and why was it called that? Who was on each side?

The Great War was World War I. It was called the Great War, because it was assumed to be the war to end all wars. There were two sides involved in the war, the Allies and the Central Powers. On the side of the Allies was Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan and the United States, beginning in 1917. The Central Powers were comprised of Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire.

SUBSTITUTE: H5. What is your view of the United States entering World War I?

SUBSTITUTE: H3. What is your view of secret alliances among nations? Be sure to address the role of such alliances in starting World War I.

4. When, where, why, and by whom did the Communist Revolution occur?

SUBSTITUTE: H1. Concerning "work", which do you prefer, the motto of Captain John Smith or of Leon Trotsky?

6. Describe a European colony in the 20th century, and what happened to it.

7. Current events question: Do you think our economic problems today are -- or are not -- similar to the Great Depression? Explain by including some history about the Great Depression.