posted ago by newfunturistic ago by newfunturistic +3 / -4

ok we got 42k text characters so continuing in a few parts after this main one. Let's begin. How this got there, was manually checking transcribing of that guy's fuckin crowley letters from 1929, eh.. and it gets into this ww1 and i'm like.. what's the fuckin deal with that shit. So gotta go back and finish transcribing after this. lol.

This ww1 shit though.. "stinks" ok. It's not enough of a good enough of a reason for like all that super bullshit. lol


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what happened with ww1.. was the US involved?

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World War I (WWI) was a global conflict that started in Europe in 1914 and lasted until 1918. The US entered the war in 1917, after more than two years of neutrality. The main reasons for the US involvement were:

The German submarine attacks on the British ocean liner Lusitania and other ships carrying American citizens or goods, which caused public outrage and pressure on the US government to take action.

The Zimmermann telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the US and offering to help Mexico regain its lost territories in the US. The telegram was intercepted and made public by the British, which increased the US distrust and hostility towards Germany.

The US economic and political ties with the Allies, especially Britain and France, which were the main recipients of the US loans and trade during the war. The US also shared the same democratic ideals and values as the Allies, and opposed the authoritarian regimes of the Central Powers. The US declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, and later on Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire. The US sent over 4.7 million troops to Europe, and contributed to the war effort with supplies, money and technology. The US also played a key role in the peace negotiations after the war, and President Woodrow Wilson proposed his Fourteen Points, a plan for a lasting peace and a new world order123

what was ww1 about?

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World War I (WWI) was a global conflict that started in Europe in 1914 and lasted until 1918. It involved two rival alliances of countries: the Allies (mainly France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the US) and the Central Powers (mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria). The main causes of WWI were:

Militarism: the build-up of armies and navies by the European powers, creating a sense of competition and insecurity.

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Alliances: the formation of defensive pacts among the European powers, making them obligated to support each other in case of war.

Imperialism

Imperialism: the expansion of empires and colonies by the European powers, creating conflicts over territories and resources.

Nationalism

Nationalism: the rise of patriotic sentiments and movements among the peoples of Europe, especially in the Balkans, where ethnic groups wanted independence from the Ottoman Empire. The immediate trigger for WWI was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914. This sparked a diplomatic crisis that escalated into a war, as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and their allies joined the conflict. WWI was a total war, meaning that it involved not only the military, but also the civilians, the economy, and the culture of the warring countries. It was also a trench war, meaning that most of the fighting took place in long, narrow ditches dug along the front lines, where soldiers faced each other in a stalemate. WWI was one of the deadliest wars in history, with an estimated 17 million deaths and 20 million wounded. It also had significant political, social, and economic consequences, such as the collapse of four empires (Austro-Hungarian, German, Ottoman, and Russian), the rise of new states and ideologies (such as communism, fascism, and democracy), the emergence of the US as a world power, and the creation of the League of Nations, an international organization to prevent future wars123

who were these bad guys and what was going on there? how'd that start?

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There is no clear answer to who were the “bad guys” in WW1, as different countries and people had different perspectives and motivations for joining the war. However, some of the factors that contributed to the negative image of the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) were:

Their violation of international laws and norms, such as invading neutral Belgium, sinking civilian ships, using chemical weapons, and committing atrocities against civilians and prisoners of war12.

Their imperialist and authoritarian ambitions, such as trying to dominate Europe and the Middle East, suppressing nationalist movements, and opposing democratic reforms12.

Their alliance with the Ottoman Empire, which was responsible for the genocide of the Armenians and other ethnic groups3.

The war started because of a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and nationalism that had been building up in Europe for decades. The immediate trigger was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914. This sparked a diplomatic crisis that escalated into a war, as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and their allies joined the conflict45.

ok so how'd this start and with who?

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As I mentioned before, World War I started because of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo on June 28, 19141. This triggered a series of diplomatic and military actions that led to the outbreak of war in Europe. The main countries involved in the war were:

The Allied Powers: France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, the US, and others. The Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. The war lasted for four years, from 1914 to 1918, and resulted in millions of deaths, the collapse of four empires, and the emergence of new states and ideologies. It was one of the most devastating and influential events in modern history2345.

what.. a guy gets taken out and all hell breaks loose.. what's this all about?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was not the only cause of World War I, but it was the spark that ignited the powder keg of Europe. The continent was divided by complex alliances, rivalries, and nationalism that had been building up for decades. The war was so devastating because of the new technologies and tactics that were used, such as trench warfare, machine guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes, and submarines. These weapons caused unprecedented death and destruction, and changed the nature of warfare forever12345.

ok so who's this guy?

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This guy is Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist was the most immediate cause of World War I1234 He was born in 1863 and married Sophie Chotek, a lady-in-waiting, in 1900. He had significant influence over the military and proposed some reforms to the Austro-Hungarian empire. He was killed on June 28, 1914, along with his wife, by Gavrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia1234

looking this up.. sarajevo.. why would anybody get so worked up about things goin on in "eastern europe", particularly, where you'd get other countries involved.. like I think you said Japan.. why would they care about kerfuffles in eastern europe. Then why would the US have to step in. It's not like anybody invaded their areas.

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The situation in Eastern Europe was not just a local kerfuffle, but a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and nationalism that had been building up for decades. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered a chain reaction that led to a global war, involving countries from different continents and regions. Japan joined the war as an ally of Britain, hoping to gain German territories in the Pacific and China12. The US entered the war after Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, sinking ships with American citizens or goods, and after the revelation of the Zimmermann telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the US34. The US also had economic and political ties with the Allies, and shared the same democratic ideals and values34. World War I was not just a European conflict, but a global one, that affected the interests and security of many nations5678.

so who's battling who, when this began.. sounds like some dude from Austria, gets taken out.. who cares, you know what I mean.. like why escalate that to the whole world blowing up

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The main belligerents of World War I were divided into two groups: the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. The Allied Powers included France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later the US. The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria1234

The war began because of a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and nationalism that had been building up in Europe for decades. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, triggered a chain reaction that led to a global war, involving countries from different continents and regions5678

The existence of so many alliances meant that even a minor conflict between two powers could rapidly escalate and draw several other nations into the fray. Additionally, the alliance system created a false sense of security for each nation, emboldening them to take more aggressive actions knowing that their allies would back them up7 The war was so devastating because of the new technologies and tactics that were used, such as trench warfare, machine guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes, and submarines. These weapons caused unprecedented death and destruction, and changed the nature of warfare forever5678

Naw.. what's really going on there? I think back in those days it wasn't "democracies" where people would vote, right

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Actually, some of the countries involved in World War I were democracies, where people could vote for their representatives and leaders. For example, Britain, France, and the US had parliamentary or presidential systems of government, where the citizens had the right to elect their members of parliament or congress, and their prime ministers or presidents12. However, not all people had equal voting rights, as women and some ethnic or racial groups were excluded or discriminated against in many countries34.

World War I may not have initiated democratic change, but it determined its timing. The war’s demands also weakened the exercise of constitutional government, albeit temporarily. Freedom of speech was curtailed by the Defence of the Realm Act in 1914. Elections, due in 1915, were deferred until the war was concluded3. The experience of World War I had a major impact on US domestic politics, culture, and society. Women achieved the right to vote, while other groups of American citizens were subject to systematic repression4.

Some of the reasons why people got so worked up about the war were:

Nationalism: the belief that one’s nation or ethnic group was superior or had a special destiny, and the desire to defend or expand one’s territory or influence12.

Imperialism: the competition for colonies and resources among the European powers, and the resentment of the colonized peoples against their oppressors12.

Militarism: the glorification of war and the military, and the arms race among the European powers, creating a sense of insecurity and rivalry12.

Alliances: the system of defensive pacts among the European powers, making them obligated to support each other in case of war, and creating a domino effect of escalation12.

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