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William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce

British politician and philanthropist pivotal in abolishing the slave trade and slavery in the British Empire.

John Locke

Influential philosopher on natural rights and social contract, impacting the Founding Fathers of the US.

Thomas Paine

Author of "Common Sense," inspiring the American Revolution and republican government advocacy.

Mahatma Gandhi

Leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule, influencing global civil rights.

Nelson Mandela

Symbol of resistance against apartheid in South Africa, fighting racial oppression and injustice.

Erich Ludendorff

German general and strategist in World War I, key architect of Germany's military strategy on the Western Front.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Ottoman military officer and first President of modern Turkey, distinguished at the Battle of Gallipoli.

Nicholas II

Last Emperor of Russia, abdicated in 1917 leading to the collapse of the Russian Empire.

Vittorio Orlando

Prime Minister of Italy during World War I, signatory of the Treaty of Versailles advocating for Italian territorial claims.

Allied Powers

Core members were the United Kingdom, France, and Russia, later joined by Italy and the United States.

Central Powers

Comprised Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

Triple Entente

Informal alliance between the UK, France, and Russia that solidified into the Allies during World War I.

Triple Alliance

Pre-war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, with Italy switching sides in 1915.

Western Front

Major combat theaters in Belgium and France during World War I.

Eastern Front

Conflict between Russia and the Central Powers, mainly Germany and Austria-Hungary.

Italian Front

Fighting between Italy and Austria-Hungary along their border during World War I.

Balkan Front

Involvement of Balkan states like Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Montenegro in World War I.

Middle Eastern Theater

Conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Allied forces, including campaigns in Gallipoli and the Middle East.

Women's Peace Party

International women's organization advocating for peace during and after World War I.

Red Cross Nurses

Played crucial roles in medical care and support during World War I.