Reference no: EM133600140

Question 1:

1. In 1917, the Bolshevik Revolution, also known as the socialist revolution, occurred in Russia, putting the Marxist theory into real practice. Briefly explain the factors that led to the Bolshevik Revolution occurring in Russia.

2. After WWI, President Woodrow Wilson presented his pathbreaking Fourteen Points at the Paris Peace Conference. According to Lansing, then Secretary of State, Wilson's idea of "self-determination" was a calamity: "It will raise hopes which can never be realized. It will, I fear, cost thousands of lives. In the end, it is bound to be discredited, to be called the dream of an idealist who failed to realize the danger until it was too late to check those who attempted to put the principle into force." What specific reasons cause Lansing believe that Wilson's idea was a "calamity"? To answer this question, you should also provide a brief definition of "self-determination"

Question 2:

1: Many historians have commonly described the global landscape in the early twentieth century as a "white men's world" characterized by a high tide of new imperialism. Please identify the distinction between "old imperialism" and "new imperialism" and elaborate on the major causes of the outburst of new imperialism in the early twentieth century. To answer this question, you should be specific in explaining how Lenin interpreted the cause of imperialism. (Please cite what Lenin stated in the article "Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism" as evidence).

2: Historians have suggested that an underlying factor in causing World War I was nationalism. How is the view reflected in the depictions from the novel All Quiet on the Western Front and elaborated/highlighted in the 1930 film? To answer this question, please be specific in mentioning details/plots/scenarios/conversations from the book and film. (You should provide both a brief explanation of nationalism and then give a total of 3-4 examples combined from both the book and the film).