UNIT 7- THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS (late 19thcentury)

  • War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

    War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714)
    There was a war between many Europe countrys for who be new king of Spain. This happen because Carlos II of Spain die with no kids. France and Spain fight against other Europe countrys. As result, many people die, Europe got destroyed, and Spain got weak. To stop this, I could talk to leaders to make deal with no fight.
  • Lisbon Earthquake (1755)

    Lisbon Earthquake (1755)
    A big earthquake, follow by tsunami and fires, destroy Lisbon. The cause was earth moving in Atlantic ocean. Thousands die and city got in ruins. To help, I could promote build strong buildings and teach people how act during earthquake.
  • Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)

    Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)
    A global fight between Europe powers for colonies and trade. Mostly, Great Britain and Prussia fight against France, Austria, Russia, and Spain. This cause many deaths and debt. I could make deals to fix tensions with no war.
  • American War of Independence (1775-1783)

    American War of Independence (1775-1783)
    The Thirteen Colonies fight against Great Britain for taxes and no say. This result in many deaths and independence of USA. I could ask for more freedom and say for colonies in British empire.
  • French Revolution (1789-1799)

    French Revolution (1789-1799)
    The French rebel against monarchy because inequality and money problems. There was much violence, including king execution. To stop this, I could make slow changes to better life of people.
  • Latin American Wars of Independence (1808-1826)

     Latin American Wars of Independence (1808-1826)
    Many Latin American countrys fight for independence from Spain. Ideas from other revolutions and anger at Spanish rules cause these fights, making instability. I could promote talk for peaceful way to freedom.
  • Crimean War (1853-1856)

    Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Fight between Russia and a group of Ottoman Empire, France, Great Britain, and Sardinia for land and religion disputes. Many deaths and diseases happen. I could work as international middleman to fix disputes with no war.
  • American Civil War (1861-1865)

     American Civil War (1861-1865)
    Fight between North and South of USA for slavery and states rights. This make many deaths and end of slavery. I could work to find deal about slavery and states rights before war start
  • Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901)

    Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901)
    Uprising in China against foreign influence and Christianity. This make international military action and more foreign control. I could promote changes that balance foreign influences and China development.
  • Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)

    Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
    Napoleon Bonaparte try to expand French control, causing wars in Europe. This result in millions of deaths and end of Napoleon Empire. I could try to stop Napoleon’s plans with talking before wars start.