Hitler in the 1930's

During the time period of the 1930's, Hitler to me had the biggest impact on the history of the world. He was best known for his massive slaughtering of humans, but also was one of the best war leaders of his time. When he first came into power in Germany, he started the Nazi party from the ground up. Since he had previously served in World War I, he knew exactly what the conditions and terms of war included and because of this was seen as a good war leader. He wanted Germany to be the biggest and best country in the world which sparked his season for wanting to conquer so many other countries. He also led and took part in the Holocaust which possibly is the most controversial plan of action against humanity in history. All of these things and more are what has made Hitler the biggest historical figure of his time, and led to his having the biggest impact on history.

World War I

I am a 23 year old English soldier from the city of Paris. I am here because i can not stand those awful Germans. They think that all other nations are inferior to them and that they can just brush us to the side in order for them to gain all they power they want and desire. The Germans are wrong for even thinking that this is an acceptable way of thinking and need to be taught a lesson. I am overwhelmed with excitement that I can be part of this process of putting Germany in their place.

Male Factory Laborer

My job as a factory worker means that I have great job security. Do to the Unionization i now do not have to worry about how i am going to pay for the things that my family needs. But what i do have to worry about is my working conditions. Many of my close friends and co-workers have been seriously injured or even killed because of the poor conditions that we are forced to work in. Yes we do choose to be here, but really we have no other choice. It's either work here and risk our lives to make the necessary money, or struggle to find any other jobs that pay enough to keep food on the table. although i do not agree with the conditions that Unionization has brought along with it, i am very thankful for the opportunities it has given me.

Louis XIV

Nobility

We had a growing suspicion that the power of the king was growing to an untollerable amount. We also complained that the Parisian mob was becoming restless because of the famine which was taking place. His ideas of a devine right monarchy are bad in my opinion and he should not have the power to put this in place. The nobles should have more power in the decision making processes instead of just him deciding what will happen around here. His control over the government is unjustified and he should be taken from power.

Thirty Years' War

The Thirty Years' War was a religious war between the Protestants and Catholics of the Holy Roman Empire. It eventually spread to become a major war that covered most of Europe. The Bourbons and the Habsburgs are the one that initially began the feuding but it later become a war of France verses the Habsburgs. Disease and famine played big roles in the war because each contributed to the weakening of both sides. Germany took a big loss during the war losing about 30% of its population.

The Reformation - Luther

Martin Luther was a believer who saw the imperfections in the Catholic church and the religion itself. The Catholic church would sell indulgences to its believers which were supposed to forgive any and all sins that they have committed. Luther believed that this was a false assumption and that the church was just using the believers for their money, and that the indulgences wouldn't actually resolve anything. Luther firmly believed that the money being spent by the people were not even going to the church but rather the priests were pocketing it for their own fortunes. Luther then posted the ninety-five theses which were the ninety-five things he believed to be wrong with the Catolic church and the religion. He posted these on the church door and they were quickly copied and spread around to anybody and everybody who would read them. People believed that his ideas were right because they made more sense than the church's ideas.

Columbus

Christopher Columbus was a hero during his time period because of all the great things he accomplished. He is credited with discovering the New World in 1492 when his ship came upon what was later called the Bahamas. He then proceeded to land in Cuba and to what he thought were the Indies but was wrong. Columbus did a lot of things to advance the exploration of the new world and should really be considered a hero for the things he accomplished.