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    Many Americans have common misconceptions about Germany and its people even before visiting the country or getting to know a German national. Germans are often perceived to be cold or mean and that they dislike tourists. Many also believe that the language sounds harsh or is unromantic and all Germans consume is sauerkraut, sausage, and beer. These views could be largely due to the way Hollywood paints Germans out to be and American views on holidays such as Oktoberfest. As a German as well as an

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    company within the New York Stock Exchange that hasn’t yet expanded in many countries throughout Europe. (Select a Store) Germany and The Netherlands are internationally ranked Number 2 and 3 for being the biggest countries in agriculture after the United States. (Simpson) Germany and The Netherlands have economic stability and a high domestic trade surplus **need citation** Germany has not only a robust economy, but has an aspect of freedom of regulation and investment from the government and personal

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    Hitler’s rise to power in Germany took more than his inspirational speeches and brute strength. The Nazi Party embraced the use of a powerful weapon and used it carefully to win over the minds of the German Population: Propaganda. They convinced a substantial portion of the German population that they were the superior race and that the Jews were the cause of their destruction. To discover how this was done, one must explore the intricate tactics used by Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels, the Minister

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    the League of Nations, the false sense of economic security in the worldwide interdependent economies, and the worldwide culture of superiority provoked World War II. Despite Germany’s defeat in World War I, many Germans felt that they had been unfairly treated and that the Treaty of Versailles’ terms were overly harsh. Specifically the war guilt clause, which blamed Germany completely for WWI, the extreme reparations, and the mandates on military

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    business people. JTI has been successful over the past two years in Canada, and has decided to expand to Germany. What will be focused on is what we need to know about German employment trends, legal aspects, social norms, what is needed for expatriate employees, recruitment and selection processes, and a recommendation for expansion. This will help JTI know what is expected when expanding over to Germany, as this is the first try in expanding into an international market. The information found for this

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    Diversity and multiculturalism have always played a big role in my life. Since I was younger new concepts, out of the social norm ideas, other cultures and places in the world sparked my interest and has influenced and helped me develop into the person I am today. I am a greatly diverse person. One example of my diversity is my sexuality. I identify as polyromantic which means that I believe in disregarding the idea of gender when it comes to having a relationship. Gender should not matter because

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    national prestige, nationalism, ethnocentrism, racism, militant culture, economic instability, political instability, and cultural shifts. Without these key factors, the takeover by this movement would not have been feasible. This leads to the question of whether it would be possible or not for this to occur in other countries, such as the United States. Although there are some similarities between the modern state of the U.S and Germany post World War One, a fascist-like movement would not likely be

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    holding Germany back. Opposition from the Left and Right, coalition governments and the introduction of the fuhrer principle were great obstacles to the country’s development. The foreign policy played an important role in the Weimar Republic. Stresemann, one of the most influential politicians in the years, set three main goals to complete in order to help Germany; set aside

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    proto-Nazism though a comprehensive history of Imperial Germany. Baranowski exposes the near chronic expansionist aspiration of Imperial Germany and the simultaneous fear of destruction by rivals. While Baranowski respects the fundamental differences between the Second Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Nazi Germany, she reveals a similarity among them. The German imperial project embraced ethnic

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    The nation of Germany is a highly diverse country filled with historic sites and a variety of countryside. from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps in the south Germany is full of all walks of life. The language spoken there is Deutsch but just like anywhere else depending upon where you’re located will determine the different types of dialect you might hear. For instance, in the Northern part of Germany, you might hear a more Danish dialect; in the South, you might find more Swedish speaking

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