Adolf Hitler: Impact on the 1930s

Though Adolf Hitler's character did not impact the world in the 1930s as much as it did in the 1940s, Hitler had become a very influencial figure in Germany after World War I. Hitler was responsible for much of the regrowth in nationalism after Germany had taken a huge hit from the war. Hitler's oral skills and political skills were what really appealed to German citizens and political figures. Hitler's impact on Germany and his war tactics are still acknowledged today, even though he did many things that seem inhumane. Hitler was even thought to be somewhat insane. Though he was hated by many, it still doesn't take away from the fact that Hitler had great skill in rallying the Germans and leading the German army in the 1940s. His impact on the world was like no other and will be remembered for decades.

World War I

I am a white, middle class nineteen year old boy who lives in the city of London. I am very proud of my nation and am willing to fight to protect my allies and my own people. Right now, im stuck in a steel factory like the rest of my brothers. I want to go out and fight for my country. I cant stand how Germany thinks that they can push all of Europe aside just so that they can have power. They are a dangerous nation, along with Germany's allies. They are just as bad. Europe shouldn't waste it's time in a state of war when we should be spreading peace and our knowledge throughout the world. I'm hoping that i wont be shiped to India when im drafted. I want to fight on German lands. It's time that they end the bullying thats been going on for years.

A Male Factory Laborer - On Unionization

Being a male factory laborer, I spend most of my day working in the dark, hot mines with very little protection. My job is very dangerous and many are killed doing what I do by being crushed by fallen rocks or by sufocating from the toxic fumes. I go to work every day knowing that I may not make it home to see my family. Though my job is harmful to my body and i make very little money doing what I do, there aren't many other options for me. I must support my family and due to the easy availability of this job, I had to take it. It is great that we all have jobs and I am a good worker, but the life that I live now is a tough one. I really have to fight off the fear that I have of losing my life with the satisfaction of knowing that I am doing the best to support my family through these changing times.

The French Revolution - The Commoner

We the commoners of France deserve much more freedom from the leashes of government. We ask the government to stop spilling more blood over the slightest offense of speaking out against corrupt leaders. We also ask for more land that we work very hard for. We hold the most common of jobs but still dont have much say in government. With a corrupt leader at the head, how are we, the best representatives of our nation, suppose to change France for the better? We must let the common people lead our country into a new era.

Fredrick the Great

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the greastest)

CULTURAL: 8
Fredrick's people really liked Fredrick. They called him and "Enlightened Monarch" and were happy to finally have a leader who was aware of it's people's needs and lives. He also composed many musical pieces and was well educated in music.

EDUCATIONAL: 9
Fredrick was educated very well in both military and music. Both his music skills and his military skills are incredible, proving that his education in those areas worked very well. Though ataining that education was tough due to his father's brutal tactics of keeping Fredrick's focus, he made it through and used his education to better Prussia and it's people.

LEGAL: 8
Fredrick spread religious freedom and he gave the press much for freedom. He also established more respect for the law. Fredrick still managed to keep control in Prussia after all of these reforms, showing that was able to balance power between him and his people very well.

POLITICAL:7
Fredrick had a bureaucracy and his government was very loyal to him. Though politicaly he didn't make much of an impact, Fredrick brought respect to his role as a monarch and was able to keep his people pleased with how he ran Prussia.

MILITARY: 10
Fredrick had great military skill and lead Prussia through three major wars, the Seven Years' War being the greatest. Prussia came out stronger then when it went in under Fredrick's control and Prussia's and and territory nearly doubled in size.

Louis XIV: From the Commoner

Yet again, another ruler who wants all of the power to himself. Louis establishing an absolutist and centralized state is going to cause even more problems for a commoner like myself. Yes, we may be better defended, but people like us will have no say in our lives and we will have to work even more for less outcome. And all of these wars that he is provocing is terrible, we the commonfolk are the ones that are gonna have to fight these wars for him. It is unnesessary and it's really killing us. We need a ruler who cares more about the commoners and less about his power and starting trouble with other provinces and countries.

The Thirty Years' War

The Theirty Years' War was primarily caused by the fact that people wanted less power given to government and a great rise in religious tension and conflict. Many religious riots were cause by the separation of Protestants and Ferdinand's dislike for Protestants. People were killed because of their religion and beliefs or even who they followed as a leader. These conflicts split countries such as France into two and due to the instability of the Holy Roman Empire and other areas, the Thrity Years' War continued to kill many people. The Peace of Augsburg, which stated that princes could choose which religion would be practiced in their provinces, was one affect of the war. Another affect of the war was the deaths of millions of soldiers and innocent people, making the Thirty Years' War one of the most brutal in European history.