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Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a large turning point that brought on significant changes towards technology and more. It led to new inventions and technology that would shape society. -
Open Door Policy: Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was a major event in Chinese history. The rebellion was a violent uprising against foreign influence. The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights for China. -
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Triple Entente vs Triple Alliance in WW1
The Triple Entente includes France, Russia, and Britain, while the Triple Alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The formation of these alliances ultimately led to the outbreak of war. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles marked the end of World War l and set heavy penalties on Germany. This treaty led to major economic hardships for Germany and its people. -
Nazi Party
The Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, has a profound impact on the world. They rose to power in Germany and implemented many hateful policies that led to mass genocide. -
Auschwitz and Concentration Camps
This concentration camp, called Auschwitz, played a central role in the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust. These camps are where Jewish people would be kept, in order to kill or enslave them. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The bombing of Pearl Harbor was done by Japanese people as a surprise military strike. This attack led to the entering of the United States into the war. -
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The Cold War
The Cold War was tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following WWll. The tension was fueled by the fear of each country's possible nuclear attacks. -
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Apartheid in the South
Apartheid is a system of racial segregation enforced by the government. It has had a large impact on the people in South Africa and been a major struggle. It then became a global movement to fight against Apartheid. -
Woodstock Festival
The Woodstock Festival was supposed to be a celebration of peace and unity, but soon took a turn for the worst. The music festival quickly became a large free-for-all that no one could keep under control. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
The 9/11 attacks were a tragic event for the United States, when four planes were hijacked by terrorists. Thousands of lives were lost and fear was struck in almost every American. -
Osama Bin Laden's Death
Osama Bin Laden was the leader of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The U.S. military was on a mission to find this terrorist organization in order to bring justice to the thousands of lives lost.