Page-9 of GS-I: Modern World History
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, ..
What were the main features of Industrial revolution? Do you agree that Industrialization was at the root of competitive nationalism that led to great wars? Justify.
The Industrial Revolution had the following main features. Firstly, industrialisation made more inventions and discoveries such as Spinning Jenny, Mule, Cotton Gin, Steam-engine, Flying shuttle, Water frame, Safety lamp and Power. Loom was the most significant ones in this regard. ..
Control of certain raw material assumed an enhanced significance during the Second World War. Elucidate with example of Natural Rubber.
The importance of rubber production from a strategic and security point of view was realized during the time of World War II. Japan moved to conquer Southeast Asia and made 90% of the world’s natural rubber unavailable to the allies. ..