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Active Minds

Unraveling the Origins of WWI
2024-08-05 18:00:00 2024-08-05 19:30:00 America/Denver Active Minds Join Active Minds for a look at the origins and causes of "The Great War." Castle Rock - Event Hall A - Castle Rock

Monday, August 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Castle Rock

Event Hall A - Castle Rock

Join Active Minds for a look at the origins and causes of "The Great War."

Our focus will be on understanding how the stage was set for war by a variety of forces, including military alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and failed diplomacy.  We will trace the seeds of conflict and examine how they played out, ultimately erupting into a war that involved most of the world and changed the face of history.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

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This library houses the DCL Archives & Local History, offering customers specialized help with historical, archival and genealogical projects—and where you can learn about the library's namesake and benefactors, Philip and Jerry Miller.

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