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The document is an explanation of an artwork depicting the "Big Three" leaders after World War I - Clemenceau of France, Lloyd George of Britain, and Wilson of the United States - leaving the Palace of Versailles after Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. It also shows a crying German child representing the future consequences of the treaty. The artwork predicted that the harsh terms of the treaty would lead to another future war, as symbolized by the weeping child who would be affected by the next conflict.
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The cartoon, drawn by Australian artist Will Dyson and published in the Daily Herald on May 17, 1919, depicts the "Big Four" leaders leaving a building believing their work on the Treaty is finished, while Clemenceau hears a baby crying labeled the "1940 class", suggesting the Treaty will not prevent another war in 20 years' time and the baby will be cannon fodder. The naked baby throws the "Peace Treaty" on the floor, showing the Treaty is useless and will not prevent further war as intended.
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destiny
The force of destiny has intrigued philosophers, authors, theologians and perhaps all of us in some way,
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The episode depicts an attempted invasion of Britain supported by internal traitors. A man arrives by sea claiming to be from England, but alerts viewers to themes of spying and impersonation. The small town of Lower Bazeley is threatened by fifth columnists, mirroring fears of internal threats from WWII films. Viewers would connect the plot to fears of infiltration from the Soviet Union. While portraying an "enemy within", the characters and events are played in a lighthearted, not seriously threatening manner, meant to reassure viewers that even if threats existed, agents like Steed and Emma could protect them.
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David Lloyd George was the British prime minister from 1916 to 1922 who, along with Clemenceau of France, Wilson of the US, and Orlando of Italy, made up the "Big Four" that negotiated the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. Lloyd George initially wanted a more compromise peace with Germany so they would not seek revenge later, their economy could resist communism, and increased trade would benefit Britain. However, he ultimately agreed to Germany's harsh punishment due to promises made in the 1918 British election to "make Germany pay".
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This document outlines the course content and assignments for a history class titled "Senior 3-2012" taught by Professor Lenny Ambrosini. It covers several major topics in three terms:
1) The Cold War, including the Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Stalin's blockade of Berlin, and a timeline of key events.
2) Eastern Europe in the late Cold War era, including the Berlin Wall and Soviet suppression of Solidarity in Poland.
3) World War I and the interwar period, focusing on the Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations, appeasement, and the outbreak of WWII.
4) The rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany, including the Munich Putsch
History sources
1) Source 1 summarizes Hitler's view in Mein Kampf that the Treaty of Versailles was a scandal and disgrace, and that it amounted to highway robbery against the German people.
2) Source 3 describes the memories of a German woman living in the Ruhr during the French occupation, where there was widespread hunger, squalor, poverty, and humiliation under French rule.
3) Source 9 explains that while the causes of hyperinflation in Germany were complex, Germans blamed reparations and the Weimar Republic, and this blow to the middle class caused lasting anger toward the republic.
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- 1. PEACE AND FUTURE CANNON FODDER HOZIFA ELMUSHARAF
- 2. EXPLANATION #1 (PEOPLE) This man is part of the ‘Big Three’ h name is George Clemenceau he was Prime Minister of France. This man is also part of the ‘Big Three’ his name is David Lloyd George he was the Prime Minister of Britain. This man is also part of the ‘Big Three’ hi is Woodrow Wilson he was the President o United States of America. This man was the Italian president but he wasn’t part of the ‘Big Three’ and isn’t really important in this picture. This poor boy represents a German child who was born in 1920 who might die in the future war.
- 3. EXPLANATION #2 The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty, Germany was forced to sign the treaty. The ‘Big Three’ leaving the palace of Versailles after Germany signed the treaty. The child was crying because he represent Germany. This piece of art work is drew before the WWII so this artist basically predicted the future.
- 4. EXPLANATION #3 Clemenceau earned the nickname the ‘tiger’ because he was pretty harsh with the treaty. The reason behind the colors of the big three is because Clemenceau was mostly leading the whole treaty. In the bottom of the page of the artwork said “Curious! I seem to hear a child weeping!”