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5. How far was Gorbachev personally responsible for the collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe? Free
Gorbachev's rule was to be key in bringing about the end of Communism in the Soviet Union and, indeed, the collapse of Soviet control over all of the central and eastern satellite states. His decision...
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5. 1848 Revolutions Quiz
Have a go at these ten multiple choice questions on the 1848 revolutions in France and the Austrian Empire. ...
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1. Why were the revolutions of 1848 important? Free
In 1848, Europe erupted into revolution. There were many common causes to these revolutions; however each revolution also had its own triggers. In this section you will look at the new ideas sweeping...
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6.4 How did the assassination of Franz Ferdinand lead to war?
The crises of 1905–13 had seen a marked deterioration in relations between the European Powers. There was increasing division between the two alliance systems and an increase in the arms race, including...
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6.3 Why were problems in the Balkans so difficult to solve?
By 1900 the Balkans area in Europe was a 'powder-keg' ready to explode. The problems in the Balkans were a key factor in cementing the division of Europe and made a general war between the Great Powers...
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6.1 Did Alliance System & global diplomacy make war more likely?
The years after 1900 saw the major powers of Europe feeling less secure as rivalries between them became more intense. Even Britain abandoned its policy of 'splendid isolation' in 1902 to make an alliance...
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b. Spanish-American war; impact on Cuba and the Philippines
The Spanish-American War was key for transforming the US in to an imperial power with extension of territory and influence in several countries, in particular Cuba and The Philippines The course of the...
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b. The Indian Mutiny, 1857
The rule of the East India Company under Dalhousie and Bentinck created grievances which became long-term causes of the rebellion that broke out against the British in 1857. However the trigger of the...
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c. Rule of King Leopold in the Congo
Unlike the British and French colonies, the Congo was ruled as a private enterprise for King Leopold of Belgium's own private profit. His rule over the Congo became infamous for its brutality - about...
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b. British model of indirect rule; Lugard and Nigeria
Unlike the French, who were prepared to treat Africans as equals if they embraced French culture, the British believed Africans were essentially different from Europeans and would stay that way. This...