Explain why Afghanistan has played such an important role in international relations since 1979.

The history of Afghanistan since 1979 had been violent and confused. In 1978, the left-wing government seized power Afghanistan. This government tried to modernize the Afghan society by providing equal rights to women and promoting secularism. Opposition from conservatives was ..

What steps did Bismarck take to strengthen Prussian nationalism in the German Empire and to combat socialism? In what respects, did William II reverse Bismarck's policies? Discuss.

The destiny of the German Empire in the first twenty years of its existence rested largely in the hands of Chancellor Bismarck. He built the empire as a union of monarchies in which Prussia would have the strongest voice. Although ..

'The political instability of the Weimar Republic in the years 1919 to 1923 was largely the result of flaws in the constitution.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this interpretation of events.

The parliament system introduced in Germany suffered from many limitations and weaknesses. The most serious among them was the system of proportional representation. Though on paper this system seems acceptable as it ensures that all party get fair representation. But ..

Explain why Mussolini launched the 'Battle for Births' in 1927.

The Battle for Births was launched in 1927 by Mussolini because Italy was aiming to become a great power and 40 million population was not enough to provide enough soldiers to help realise that dream. The campaign Battle for Births ..

What problems of the Weimar Republic contributed to the rise of fascism in Germany? How did Hitler succeed in becoming führer of Germany? Describe the developments which took place in Germany as Hitler transformed it into a Nazi nation?

Rise of Fascism in Germany is different from the rise of Fascism in other European nations. One of the reasons for the rise of Fascism in Germany is the problems of the Weimar republic. Those problems were as follows: Ever ..

Explain why the ending of the Cold War was not followed by a period of world peace and stability.

Soon after the ending of cold war, various American spokesperson announced that the USA was looking forward to an era of peace and international cooperation. But there was one major challenge, instead of universally loved and admired the USA ended ..

In what ways and with what success did Mussolini try to introduce a totalitarian form of government in Italy?

The following are the ways in which Mussolini tried to introduce totalitarian form of government in Italy: His black shirt private army was legalised and became National State Voluntary Militia (MVSN). The Accerbo law of 1924 changed the rules of ..

Explain why you agree or disagree with the view that between 1925 and 1939 Mussolini's economic policies were very successful.

Mussolini gave subsidies to the industries due to this the production of iron and steel doubled by 1930, artificial silk production rose by 10 times and by 1937 hydroelectricity production doubled. The Battle of Lira, in which Mussolini undertook devaluation ..

It was the fear of communism that was mainly responsible for Mussolini coming to power in Italy in 1922, and for staying there so long. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this view.

Before 1922, Mussolini was a socialist, he had founded a fascist party with a socialist and republican programme and also showed sympathy toward factory occupations. This made the businesspersons worried because fascists were anti- business, anti-church and anti-monarchy. This had ..

Describe how the Wiemar government and constitution came into existence after the end of the First World War, and explain why the Republic was so unstable in the years 1919 to 1923.

In 1918, as the Germany was moving towards its defeat the public opinion turned against the government. The Kaiser in a desperate bid appointed Prince Max of Baden as chancellor. But it was too late, in November revolution broke out, ..