WWII: Causes, Key Events, and the Cold War’s Origins
WWII: Causes or Sources
1. The Influence of the League of Nations in the Face of Fascism
It was an organization that was created in 1919. It sought to bring peace to countries peacefully. In 1933, Germany decided to leave the League of Nations. In 1936, Hitler decided to occupy the Rhineland region. In 1937, Italy was expelled.
2. The Collaboration Between Fascist Powers
Italy retried its policy toward Nazi Germany and was willing to recognize the conquest of Ethiopia. Hitler also signed the Anti-Comintern
Read MoreRoman Britain: From Celtic Tribes to Roman Rule
Unit 1: Roman Britain
The British Isles: A Geographical Overview
The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwestern coast of continental Europe that include Great Britain, Ireland, and over six thousand smaller isles. Great Britain, a geographical accident, comprises England, Wales, and Scotland. Together with Northern Ireland, they form the United Kingdom, symbolized by the Union Jack.
Celtic Roots
In 400 BC, two groups of Celts inhabited the British Isles, each speaking a different language:
Read MoreKey Figures and Events in the Evolution of English
**John Wycliffe**
Religious reformer who translated the Bible into a readily accessible English dialect. This contributed to the development of standard English. He made the word of God accessible to the people.
**Chaucer**
Introduced the Chancery Standard, the form of written English used in state documents. It is believed that this dialect contributed to the development of standard English.
**Caxton**
Brought the printing press to England from the Low Countries in 1476. This allowed for multiple copies
Read MoreAntonio Machado: Biography of a Spanish Literary Master
Antonio Machado: Life and Works
Early Life and Education
Antonio Machado was born on July 26, 1875, in Seville, Spain. He was the second of five children in a liberal family. His father, Antonio Machado Álvarez, known as “Demófilo,” a friend of Joaquín Costa and Francisco Giner de los Ríos, published numerous studies on Andalusian and Galician folklore. His mother was Ana Ruiz. His grandfather, Antonio Machado Núñez, was a physician and professor of Natural Sciences. In 1883, his grandfather
Read MoreThe Conservative Biennium in Spain: 1933-1935
The Conservative Biennium (1933-1935)
1933 Election: The Right-Wing Government
The general election took place on November 18th, and women could vote. The left-wing presented itself disunited, with Republicans and Socialists facing social conflicts, while the right-wing presented itself organized. The victory went to the united center-right parties, marking a two-year period known as the “Biennium for the Black Left.”
Two major political forces emerged: the Radical Party of Lerroux and the CEDA, led
Read MoreWorld War II: Key Events and Timeline
World War II Timeline
1939 September 1 – Germany invades Poland. World War II begins.
1939 September 3 – France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.
1940 April 9 to June 9 – Germany invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway.
1940 May 10 to June 22 – Germany uses quick strikes called blitzkrieg, meaning lightning war, to take over much of western Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France.
1940 May 30 – Winston Churchill becomes leader of the British government.
1940 June
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