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☆☆☆☆☆The Human factor
After the 17th of September, 1939, the Soviet Union entered Poland to stake out the claim that had been a secret clause in the German-Soviet Non-aggression Pact of 1939. The secret clause called for the Soviet occupation of the eastern half of Poland. Poland was no loner a free nation.
It took a few days, however France and England declared war on Germany. This soon became World War 2 as other nations set their military operations into action.
Answer this question… As prime ministers of their respective countries, both demonstrated that women could succeed in important political roles.
Answer this question… Europeans sought new markets for their surplus goods.
Answer this question… It eliminated the need for as many agricultural workers, forcing many to move to cities to find jobs.
It led to the development of boats and trains that could move people and goods quickly over great distances.
World War II ended with the Soviet Union establishing communist government Throughout Eastern Europe
Socialism: common ownership, democratic control, production for use, no classes or state or borders.
Capitalism: class ownership and control, government, war, homelessness, poverty.
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Capitalism developed as a remedy for the overregulation of economies, but it was criticized for mostly benefiting the wealthy.
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Both were motivated by John Locke's ideas about natural rights
American stockholders took on increasing debt to buy shares of stock that eventually lost its value
European countries were competing with one another for control of colonies in Africa and Asia.
The Allied Powers took control of territory in the former Ottoman Empire.
The Soviet Union became the world's first communist state
