Ah yes...

Me too...

I've researched the causes of World War I enough to make my brain explode. I'm through with it for the day! Now to translate what I've found onto paper... that is the hard part!

What did you find? LOL

Oh please... don't make me bring work to my coffeeshop... rah...

Let me summarize:
1. Nationalism (the unification of Italy in 1861 and Germany in 1871, the Franco Prussian War of 1870-1871, French bitterness over loss of German territory)
2. Imperialism (increase of manufacturing as a result of the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain/Germany/France competing for African territory, the crumbling of the Ottoman Empire)
3. Bismarck and his Alliances (3 Emperor's League, Triple Alliance)
4. Collapse of aforementioned Alliances
5. The Arms Race (German Von Schieffen Plan)
6. African upheaval (and ensuing German support of Morroccan independence)
7. Bosnia and Morrocco -the balkan Wars (192-1913)
8. The Assassination in Sarejevo - June 28, 1914

Declaration of War July 28, 1914

Just to name a few... :)

Sneezy, I'm going to need more than a coffee after that... ;)

No kidding, never mind, I thought it was going to be a love triangle thing... LMAO J/K... have fun getting all that together!
Sneezy she SAID she needed more coffee... LMAO awww, poor sneezy already works so dang hard, someone needs to bring him one...

What you say Sneezy, you want me to bring you some coffee and a scone? You working too hard? Need a mental break? :D

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Originally Posted by HistorianChick

What you say Sneezy, you want me to bring you some coffee and a scone?? You working too hard? Need a mental break? :D

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That's better sweet HC, boys got to get some attention too...
I knew you weren't just a taker... ;)

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Originally Posted by startover22

That's better sweet HC, boys gotta get some attention too........
I knew you weren't just a taker....;)

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I have SOOOO many comebacks for that one... but I'm going to refrain...

Be good, HC, be good...

:D

Know what MY answer to that would be?

THESE people had some stuff. THOSE people wanted that stuff. THOSE people said "Give it to us!" and THESE people said, "Oh yeah? We worked hard for this! You come take it!" So THOSE people did.

LOLOLOLOL... I thought you would... see you later HChicky!

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Originally Posted by Synnen

Know what MY answer to that would be?

THESE people had some stuff. THOSE people wanted that stuff. THOSE people said "Give it to us!" and THESE people said, "Oh yeah? We worked hard for this! You come take it!" So THOSE people did.

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You know, I like that answer SO much better! Wonder if my editors would approve?

My life would be a whole lot better if they did...

An hour to my weekend... yesssss...

The GREAT thing?

My answer works for any war!

Ohhhou have any big plans or are you just going to relax?
Synn, I loved your answer, that sounds about right to me! Who needs details? LOL

Actually, I'd love to take a Road Trip!

But alas, I'll probably end up spending a lot of time, whiling away in my tub with a glass of wine, a good book, and an intent on just relaxing. My Mom is coming this weekend, so we'll get some girl time in.

Other than that? Star Wars, the trilogy (4-6, that is. 1-3 don't count!)

I hope you get your road trip in and I think it should be an all weekender, that would be something wouldn't it? :) Have a great weekend HChicky, enjoy your mom! Give her lots a love...

:) thanks! I will!

Something funny about Mum...

She's been at her parents for a week and a half - long story, my Grandfather's Alzheimers is getting worse, but I digress... I called her the other morning and before I could even say hello she said "I WANT COFFEE!!!!!" I guess I come by it naturally! :D

I love my Mum. :)

I think if you're going to travel, it should be Southwest-ish-y ;)

Mmm... I'm in the mood for some Southwest BBQ... mmm... :D

Uhh yeah I would like a vanilla bean frapacino please... regular size.

Would you like a scone with that?

I aim to please.

:)
I would like a vanilla latte with extra whipped cream... no straws please!