People of all classes were now able to spend more money leading to a consumer based culture. ... The term was used to describe the generation of men and women that came of age either during the war who were "lost", meaning their generation was characterized by lost values, obsolete morals, lost belief in human progress, and a mood of despair and disappointment as a result of their war experiences ("Lost Generation"). ... Henry describes the words "sacred," "glorious," and "sacrifice" as meaningless because people fail to fulfill their meanings ...

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At the time, Russia lagged economically behind European countries as a direct result of World War I from 1914-1918 and the Russian Civil War from 1917-1922. ... World War I and the Russian Civil War led to the establishment of a Communist government in Russia, which leveraged its tight control on the film industry in order to forge unity amongst all social classes. ... This treaty was fairly generous to Russia, since she was fighting a national civil war that was of higher priority. The Russian Civil War was fought between the Bolshevik Red Army and the Anti-Bolshevik White Army. ... A firm Co...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Like many European nations, Italy emerged from the First World War as a democracy in distress. ... Moreover, Italy had received secret promises of specific territorial gains during the war, only to find those promises withdrawn when they con- flicted with principles of self-determination. ... Italy had long-standing problems that were made worse by the war. ... They supported two more radical groups: the Socialists and the Catholic People's party (newly formed with the pope's blessing), which appealed to the common people, especially in the countryside. ... Fascists believed that war...

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The 17th achieved direct election of senators by the people. ... Some of his Progressive reforms include the Workingmen's Compensation Act, which granted assistance to federal civil service employees during periods of disabilities; The Adamson Act established the eight hour day for all employees on trains in interstate commerce, with extra pay for overtime, and The Federal Farm Loan Act, made credit available to farmers at low interest rates. ... Determined to avoid entering World War I, he rigorously pursued neutrality. ... In the end not even Woodrow Wilson could keep the United States ...

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• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate