Assess the reasons for the outbreak of civil war in Spain in 1936.

The main reason for the outbreak of civil war in Spain in 1936 was the response of the republican government towards the following problems: Two provinces demanded independence. The Church was hostile towards the republican government and in turn the ..

Elucidate the factors that made British colonization more effective amongst their other European counterparts like France, Spain and Portugal.

Factors that made British Colonisation more effective amongst their other European counterparts were as follows: Comparatively stronger naval power of British.  British colonists were mostly recruited from among the middle class farmers and indentured servants, while French and Spanish colonists ..

To what extent, the outbreak of Second World War in 1939 placed the whole question of India's political future into a new perspective? Discuss briefly highlighting the key events that immediately followed September, 1939.

The Second World War broke out on 1 September 1939 when Germany attacked Poland. England entered the War on 3 September and without consulting the Indian leaders, declared India as a partner in its war effort. This led to various events ..

(a) Explain why the Nazis encouraged membership of the Hitler Youth and the League of German Maidens.(b) 'In the years 1933 to 1939 there was support for the Nazis from all sections of German society.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

 (a): After the seize of power, Nazis controlled the education system. The primary aim was to indoctrinate the German youth with the Nazi ideology. The creation of organization like the Hitler Youth and the League of German Maidens supplemented this ..

How far would you agree that it was political intrigue rather than the economic situation that enabled Hitler to come to power in Germany in January 1933?

The fortune of Nazi party was closely linked to the economic condition. The more unstable the economy, the more seats Nazis won. In 1932, when unemployment was over 6 million, Nazi Party won 230 seats out of 608 (the most ..

How far was the popularity of Nazi ideology responsible for the success of the Nazi Party in the elections of 1930 to 1932? (a) Explain why Hitler introduced the Enabling Law in March 1933.(b) 'Hitler's dictatorship was complete by August 1934 and it was achieved entirely by legal means.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

The striking contrast between the Nazi party and the Weimer republic particularly impressed the people most. The Nazi party promised strong, decisive government and restoration of national pride. They promised to get Germany rid of real causes of trouble; Marxist, ..

To what extent did Hitler bring about a political, economic and social revolution in Nazi Germany in the years 1933 to 1939?

With the introduction of the policy of forcible co-ordination (Gleichschaltung), German republic state was transformed into a totalitarian and fascist state. All political parties were banned and hence Germany became a one party state like the USSR and Italy. The ..

How far would you agree that it was the world economic crisis which caused Japan to fall under military rule in the early 1930s?

The world economic crisis of 1929 affected Japan badly. Japan’s economy ran through the exports and other countries increased the import duties for foreign goods, the worst affected was the export of raw silk. The price of silk fell to ..