At the time period, the founding fathers of the United States were heavily influenced by the philosophies of Montesquieu and John Locke. Montesquieu proposed a system of checks and balances by which one aspect of government would not and frankly, could not, possess too much power. The founding fathers accepted this idea thoroughly, as is evidenced by our current governmental system and the three branches. The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches are all designed so that one branch will never exceed the other branches, Montesquieu influenced Benjamin Franklin in particular as he traveled to France frequently. Moreover, John Locke proposed the social contract. Essentially, the social contract states that a government must secure the rights of its citizens. In the event that it fails to do so, the citizens then have the right to rebel and overthrow such a government. The natural rights which he spoke of referred to a citizens right to life, liberty, and property. The founding fathers took his philosophy to heart, especially Thomas Jefferson. He made a slight variation though on Locke's natural rights, writing instead that citizens have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Answer: GERMANY
<u>Explanation</u>:
The Zimmerman telegram was a note sent by Germany's foreign minister to the ambassador of Mexico, seeking alliance with Mexico against the United States if the US entered the war. Learning of the telegram increased concerns by the US about Germany's intentions, and led to declaration of war.
Further detail:
The reasons that led to the US declaring war against Germany in 1917:
- In January, 1917, Germany had resumed its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. Germany had halted its attacks on non-military vessels (which it suspected of carrying military supplies) after the furor over the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. But now Germany was resuming attacks by its U-boats.
- In February, 1917, the "Zimmerman Telegram" was intercepted by British intelligence and shared with the US. Germany's foreign minister, Arthur Zimmerman, had telegraphed an offer to Mexico's ambassador seeking Mexico's support in war vs. the United States in exchange for getting land back from the US.
- On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson made a powerful speech to Congress in which he argued that the nation needed to enter the war "to make the world safe for democracy." Wilson's speech was powerfully convincing, and four days later, Congress declared war.
Answer:
8. Leon Feldhendler
Polish-Jewish resistance fighter.
9. Alexander Pechersky
Member of the Red Army who had been captured during the Battle of Moscow.
10. 14 October 1943
11. 300 prisoners
12. National Socialist German Workers' Party
13. Adolf Hitler
14. Nazi Party
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Charlemagne became king of the Frankish people in the year 751. He had the main belief of unifying all Germanic peoples and convert them to Christianity. Other important beliefs he had were the revival of culture and education which had been relegated during the dark ages. Thanks to these beliefs, Charlemagne got to control a large part of Europe. They are important for a ruler since promoting education within it citizens helps the development of a society. The firm belief he had in uniting all peoples is represented in many rulers that followed him like Napoleon; it is an important principle to consolidate a government and peace in a territory. Another example that he set for future leaders is the ability to make strategic alliances, the one he made with the Catholic Church eventually turn him into the holy roman emperor.
Men unfortunately or fortunately tend to be more aggressive and a higher percentage lean toward war, even though they end up in the dangerous fray.
