The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist is definitely the event that brought all the hostilities leading up to the war into action. The one fact that is very important about the assassination is the Austro-Hungarian response. Before I get into their response, I would like to refer to the picture entitled "War Fever 1914." This is a photograph of German volunteers marching off to fight in the war. ... On August 4, 1914, the First World War had begun. ...

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As the year comes to 2003, after the "9 ¤11"event and the Iraq war, the world economy is continuing to slow down. ... The "9 ¤11"event and the Iraq war will postpone the recovery process of the world economy. ... Expanding export is not only the need of China's economic development, but also the important way of China's enterprises' involving the globalization and increasing the competitive ability in international trade. ... Most important of all, we should learn to use the multilateral trade dispute solving mechanism to protect the benefits of China's enter...

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The wars that resulted, and more importantly the sheer power and fury the people possessed, initiated and drove forward the Second Revolution. ... As a result the Legislative Assembly launched wars against almost all of Europe. ... Because of the bitter division between the Girondists and the Mountain, and that between the indecisive middle class, great decision-making power, concerning war efforts as well as other political ventures, fell upon the laboring poor of Paris, often know as Sans-Culottes. ... The vicious power the Sans-Culottes displayed through these two harrowing events, in a...

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The Spanish were economically powerful and most importantly they were hard-core Catholics. ... This land was at a constant state of "civil war" and it would be this place, which would draw the central European powers into a serious of bloody wars. ... The essay will now be discussing events and wars which shaped European history from the 1500's to 1650. ... Both sides geared up their military forces and prepared for all out war. ... The war slowly became into a transnational war. ...

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Others, however, believe that internationalism is a horrible thing because it destroys many communities and provokes many wars between nation-states. ... The United Nations (UN) was created after the second world war to insure global security which is one of the most important human needs. ... Also tourism generated by this event also boosts the economy and an international organization like the red cross promotes humanitarianism. ...

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Recent Nato - Russia relations The tragic events of September 11th were a stark reminder of the need for comprehensive and coordinated action to respond to common threats. How has the relationship between Nato and Russia changed since the Cold War? ... Russia contributed the largest non-Nato contingent to the UN Mandated, NATO led peacekeeping forces (and its forces have worked alongside Nato Counterparts since 1996 in support of the international community's efforts to build lasting security and stability in the region Russia also proved an important role in stoppin...

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The document was written by Sergei Solov"ev to describe the events taking place at the Legislative Commission held by Catherine during 1767. ... Between July of 1767 and October of 1768 the commission met formally to debate their concerns, until Catherine postponed the commission in order to go to war with Turkey.[3] Many subcommittees continued their work into the 1770's when they finally gave up due to lack of new legislation. ... Each of the Russian classes in attendance was given a chance to represent their views, wishes and opinions during the Commission, which is why it was such an ...

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An annual six-day walking event is conducted in August, where any individual can participate. ... The only significant event of this period is a translation of the Psalter. ... The most important event during this time frame for language was the publication of the Statenbijbel from 1619 to 1637. ... In addition, the production of processed food, beverages, tobacco products, machinery, transportation equipment (especially merchant ships), metal products, and printed material are important to the manufacturing sector. ... After World War II, the Dutch turned to petroleum and natural gas as ...

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THE EUROPEAN UNION The European Union, previously known as the European Community, was set up shortly after World War II, when France proposed to establish "the first concrete foundation of a European federation-. ...

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The reputation of the family name is also plays an important role in business transactions. ... Economy Since the end of World War II, the Italian economy has changed dramatically. ... The country's most important mineral resource is the proven natural gas reserves which are located mainly in the Po Valley and offshore Adriatic. ... With a large population and a high per capita income, Italy is one of the United States" most important trade partners. ...

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The various disagreements between Romania and the EU, brought about last year by the signing of the treaty with the USA on the non-extradition of the US citizens to the Criminal Court of Justice on the Haag, without previous consultation of the EU and by further support of the USA in matters regarding the war in Iraq, were skillfully smoothened out by the Romanian Government without losing face or exposing the partners USA and EU. ... Important domestic decisions such as the urgent reform of the dead-beat health system were delayed up until after the NATO-decision in Prague in order to avo...

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