Descent+into+the+Abyss


 * Outline causes of World War I**
 * Germany grew out of their economic problems, and the economy and military became increasing powerful and took land from the France in the Franco-Prussian War
 * Triple Entente powers: Alliance of Britain, Russia, France
 * Opposing Alliance was form soon after with Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy of the Central Powers
 * Alliance System created an atmosphere of tension and competition around the globe
 * The French continue with expansion however the Germans threaten with war if they continue expansion; the French resisted
 * Balkans were interested for power (power hungry)
 * Naval military was growing
 * British created huge warships called the Dreadnought battleships
 * Armies around the world was growing larger
 * In Russia, there was social unrest among the classes; strikes, riots were ; Labor Strikes
 * There were constant threats of opposing alliances
 * Britain vs Germany
 * Military => More jobs for working class

I see It Means The nation Balkan is growing in problems. The people sitting on the pot could be represented as other nations and they are just hoping that the situation would just go away. However the bottom when it states "the boiling point" it implies that the nation of the Balkan would soon burst. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Supress the problems and try to keep the area peaceful. The tensions of Balkan were boiling; ready to blow. The date was recorded before WWI. The picture describes the climax or the height of the problem. This is what leads to the resolution of their problems. The nations were afraid that the troubles would ruin them.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">"Balkan Troubles"
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Large black pot
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Higher class people sitting on pot
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Pot Surrounded by fire and flames, Smoke

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How does the introduction relate to the causes of WWI? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The introduction related the causes of WII of how it began with the arguments and issues with the Russians and the Central Powers. Also the alliances between Germany and Austria was creating tensions internationally. Germany was also attacking people and using the war to destroy lives. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">﻿The introduction talks about peace making. Rights of the people were being violated. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What does Wilson suggest was the reason for American entry into the war? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">He suggest the reason for American entry into the war was to create peace and freedom internationally. Basically to stop the fighting going on. He believe that the war going on was a violation on rights and the world was not safe to live in. to try <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">calm violations in Europe; life was impossible for people <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">"violations of rights had occurred" "

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How would you summarize the main objectives of the 14 Points? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The main objectives of the 14 Points of just to provide Freedom. Freedom would have been created to nations that was once controlled by the alliances. It would basically try to create peace and a safer way of trade with no economic barriers. Countries would also be restored after all the fighting on the land to create stable areas for people to live in. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">reduce the production of weapons, economic equality, restore each nation so they could have their independence

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How might the colonies of Britain and France react to the 14 points? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">The colonies of Britain and France would probably react in a want freedom reaction type of way. Colonies would want to fight against their controller to gain their own independence and freedom similarly to before. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Negative approach**, Another nation would influence them. Own sense of identity. However not all colonist would feel the same.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">India <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Middle East <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Egypt <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Africa