The economy of defeated nations was far worse than that of any other European countries on account of the currency depreciation and the inflation brought by the failure in World War II. ... During World War II, there was a civil war in Greece. ... Owing to this civil war, Greece got severe damage in economy and politics until 1970's. ... To make a comparison with Greece, the condition of Turkey was a little better though it still needed help in economy. ... In President Truman's view, the world had split into two antagonistic camps. ...

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The conservative Manchu regime in China demanded isolation from the Western world, and Japanese government wanted isolation due to their belief that they were still superior. ... Then, they sent samurai to explore the Western world, and the samurai came back with new technology and ideals such as democracy. ... Because of Japan's decision to expand their trade and ideals into the western world, and effectively using their own treasury and importing metals to innovate, their contributions helped them maintain independence from the West despite Europe's global power. ... While their le...

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Following the economic whiplash World War II had on all European countries, leaving many with an a completely taxed economy and slow progress for return; An American man by the name of George Marshall penned the Marshall Plan in 1947, otherwise known as ERP (European Recovery Program) which was instated to lend American money to European countries in order to speed along the recovery for many. Initialized in 1948, the Marshall plan aimed to restore the battle torn European countryside, reinstitute European economy, and open up trade barriers that had been in place for the last 10 years. Most E...

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Technology was advancing in a fast pace all over the world but the Soviet Union was behind. ... Because of the decline in economy also came decline in products. ... The economy and the Soviet Union were almost rescued by Gorbachev. ... As hard as Gorbachev tried to save the economy he could not. ... It is safe to say that the need to be the most powerful empire in the world was their greatest downfall. ...

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Not only did all of these countries have the fortitude of becoming world powers that have influence on every economical, social and cultural aspect around the world but also Darwinism and its impact on the Anglo-Saxon culture played a significant role. ... The U.S. misrepresented the Philippines on this World Fair in order to gain the public opinion that imperialism and therefore the expansion of the USA is part of their responsibility as one of the "fittest" nations of the world. ... By educating and civilizing the islander the U.S. could rely on a stable economy that would be helpful in expa...

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The Cold War involved just about the whole world but mainly the United States and Russia. ... The Cold War for Russia, was to ensure security, block out capitalism, gain power and improve their economy. ... The United States economy is growing although communism is spreading. ... The Soviet Unions economy was also growing. ... "When the United States discovers the missile sites, the world teeters on the brink of World War III"(CNN). ...

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Would the better ones pull up the worst to keep up with them or would those countries-having the best economy- want to carry the rest on their shoulders? ... World has a cultural diversity in itself. ... As the cultures were revised by economy, stronger economies imposed their cultural practices to the weak ones. ... Caring about the whole world and not just the territory one lives in is the starting point of the idea: World Citizenship. If we are living in the world we have to be aware of what's going on around us and if possible do something for the better of the world. ...

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He steered the United States into world politics. ... Relief and stabilization of the economy was the focus of every decision. ... He wrote in his diary, "We have discovered the most terrible bomb in the history of the world". ... World War II was over. ... They influenced not only the world, but also the individual. ...

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I hoped to gain a stronger understanding of what is going on in the world because in actuality this affects everyone, so it is better to have an equal form of understanding or a concept of knowledge on the subject. ... I learned many new things at the conference, such as the conflicting relationships between the US, China, & Russia, and how the power of their economies and political strength coincide to build their own reputations as grade powers. ... Since China, Russia, and the US are considered as to be the most powerful nations, there economies, military power, and political actions are ...

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After World War II ended in an Ally victory, many European countries lay in ruin due to the repeated bombings they had to endure. Natural obstacles such as sever draughts and harsh winters also helped crush the European economy- millions of people were starving and industry ground to a halt. ... By the time it was completed in 1951, over thirteen billion dollars had been distributed to sixteen European countries, and the European economy was saved. ... Without a stable European economy, America would have suffered as well, in both trade and support during times of war. ...

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During this rebellion China's main goals were to get rid of foreigners and Western imperialism as a whole, build a democracy, modernizing the country, and building a strong economy. ... Westerners were a threat to the Chinese economy because of competition. ... However, Mao did modernized China and helped build a strong economy, China is now ranked as the second best economy in the world. The fast transformation of China's image internationally as a leading country sent China on a journey to restore the country's place in the world. ...

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During this rebellion China's main goals were to get rid of foreigners and Western imperialism as a whole, build a democracy, modernizing the country, and building a strong economy. ... Westerners were a threat to the Chinese economy because of competition. ... However, Mao did modernized China and helped build a strong economy, China is now ranked as the second best economy in the world. The fast transformation of China's image internationally as a leading country sent China on a journey to restore the country's place in the world. ...

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The ravaged economy left Britain nearly bankrupt and caused enormous social change. ... His most important aim was to reform Britain's economy and therefore improve the social conditions. ... It also freed up a considerable amount of money, as Britain no longer needed to support its economy and pay for diplomats. ... This was a peacekeeping organization consisting of nations around the world. ... Losing world power status has not stopped Britain from maintaining peace around the world, as it remains a harmonious nation. ...

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Now, a brief recap Stalinism grew out of fundamental idea: communism is the best, and by implementing it in the USSR a world revolution would begin This revolution, domestically, would not happen by itself, it needs to be encouraged It needs to be done immediately, because the other powers in the world will attack as soon as they think you are against them. ... This means totally integrating the state with the economy, social systems, and culture. Control of the economy would create the most efficient system, and in this case it was collectivization, orthe creation of gigantic stat...

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Although we do not live in a world dominated by Communist super-powers, there are many aspects of our society that are prophesied in the book. ... However, the emergence of the Far Eastern economies shows that the world is slowly being divided into the lines that Orwell set. ... Unlike Orwell's vision of a one-party dictatorship controlling hundreds of millions, we get instead the world being controlled by the stock markets, and fluctuations in currencies. This is extremely dangerous, as it means that huge multi-national financiers, such as Soros can make or break a coun...

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The Cold War engulfed the entire world for nearly half a century. ... World peace can be achieved through globalization. ... Globalization has shifted the world's focus from aggressiveness, isolation, and confrontation to free trade, democracy, and capitalism; what used to be "opponents- during the Cold War are now considered "global business partners- in the world economy. ... Superpowers such as China now realize that fighting only leads to the downfall of their country and its economy. ... Equipped with the Internet, a peaceful mind, and money in their pockets, countries have the a...

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On the back of the experience gained after world war I, being aware of what went on during that period, European and North American countries formed a common basis of interaction in response to the Soviet threat. ... Besides this, it's important to underline that all NATO countries have liberal economies and share the same democratic values. A state with a liberal economy produces and exports products to the international market, thereby increasing worldwide wealth. ... As a matter of fact, no global conflicts have occurred since the establishment of the Alliance, from which it follows th...

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"The cold war was the inevitable global conflict between capitalism and communism" Since 1945 to 1991 the world faced a non-violent war know as the Cold War. ... In the West, the concepts of a market economy and a multi-party democracy were saw as necessity. In the East, single party communism and a command administrative economy were highly valued. ... Conflict between the two opposing victors of World War II was inevitable. ...

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After World War II Europe was devastated not only physically but economically as well. ... Marshall was a 5-star general from World War II and held the position of Secretary of State in Truman's cabinet. ... In July 1947, a nationwide poll showed that 51 percent of Americans had not heard of the Marshall Plan, but the post-World War II American public knew what Communism was and they were terrified of it. ... Because Americans feared that after World War II the financial troubles and unemployment of the 1930s could recur, increasing prosperity in the U.S. was one goal of the Marshall Plan...

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The Second World War brought had an aftermath of another war, the Cold War, which was basically the U.S vs the Soviet Union, both were highly equipped with weapons of mass destruction and were opposites, this was cause enough to bring fears of destruction or even annihilation, change in economics and social changes to the U.S and the free world. ... The U.S and its people were afraid of losing their thriving economy; they were afraid of the expansion of communistic ideas, and most of all, they were afraid of a nuclear holocaust and destruction. ... The most notable project was the interstat...

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Although under President Clinton in 1994, we became the world's largest contributor to humanitarian mine clearance, we have yet to sign the Mine Ban Treaty. ... This also takes a serious toll on the economy of the surrounding areas. ... There would not be as many injured people that cannot work, but instead they would be hard working, money earning citizens that would be boosting the economy through their daily jobs. ... Most college students are stuck in a world of midterms and cafeteria food and it is issues like this that provide for a glimpse of a world that is very different from ...

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I was unknowledgeable about the significance of the "fall of the Berlin Wall", but I understood through the media that it was an important historical event of the twentieth century and would surely become a significant part of world history. ... Could this merging of two worlds live up to the dream of those who stood by the wall as it came crashing down? After World War II, Germany divided into four sections or zones. ... The divided areas of Germany would lead very different lives, with West Germany, a democratic union where the people and economy prospered. ... East Germans experienced ...

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The U.S. hockey team became national heroes, akin to soldiers returning victorious from World War II. ... The U.S. economy has been improving from the economic collapse of late 2008. ... However, Europe and other emerging markets have much weaker economies. Although it's difficult to imagine a 2014 Olympic event having the uplifting effect of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," perhaps the U.S. and Russia working together to prevent a terrorist tragedy could be an event that transcends sports and brings the world closer together....

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In 1991 the world's the greatest socialist empire was collapsed and from these lands,which had been ruled for over seventy-year by dictators and nomenklatura, fifteen seperate and fully free countries rised.This collapse was celebrated by all the Western countries because they thought that they did this collapse,they were the reason for this monumental failure.But they were faulty,U.S.S.R didn't collapse because of the West,it collapsed because of its bad foundation,and its internal problems.The problems and system had been the cause of the one's own downfall...

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The Nazi or the Soviet Economy in the War 9. Soviet women in the Red Army or the Nazi regime's attitude toward women in the war effort the relationship between the Holocaust and World War II 10. ...

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