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WW1 Causes and Sparks
The Arch Duke of Austria Hungary was the cause of WW1. Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated by a man from Siberia. After that Austria Hungary declared war on Russia in 1914. Germany stood by Austria Hungary's side, they were called the Central Powers. While the allies were Russia, Great Britan, France, and the U.S. -
Overthrwing Tsar Nicholas
The word "Tsar" in Russia meant absolute ruler. During the Russian revolution, in 1917, Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown. Lenin gained power and it was renamed USSR. They formed a communist party, the people were promised some of everyone's wealth. After Lenin's end of rule, Joseph Stain became dictator of Russia. -
Trench Warfare and Treaty of Versailles
On November 11th, 1918, the armistice was signed. It brought peace to the people from the four years in the trench warfare and the 10 million soldiers that died. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fthumb%2F3%2F34%2FAustralian_infantry_small_box_respirators_Ypres_1917.jpg%2F250px-Australian_infantry_small_box_respirators_Ypres_1917.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNG5QJOhyu8EK9mowcovePN0DMmfWQ -
Roaring Twenties
sourceThe roaring twenties was a time of great prosperity in the U.S. Fun, happy time for Americans. People bought many new things with enough money left ove. New forms of art came along, such as Jazz, Jazz was extremely popular during this time. It was a fast passed life style. -
The Great Depression- Hoovervilles and Stock market
In 1929, the stock market crashed which means a sharp drop in market value of companies owned by investors. The Great Depression was worldwide economic downturn of the 1930s. One fourth of the people could not find a job. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldonomic.com%2Frecessionjobhunters.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGbIIHvDhzl0EqLnhtSOcvz4HgzXA -
The rise of Communism and Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin became dictator in 1929. Many people supported communism because they were tired of being in poverty, but Stalin ruled by terror. About 1 million of his people were killed under his reign. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics8.nytimes.com%2Fimages%2F2008%2F02%2F20%2Ftimestopics%2Fstalin.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHJhuNtEcB4Zx71YGGbMSpc3YGdeQ -
America During The Great Depression
sourceWhen the stock market crashed, it caused the start of this awful time for Americans. One fourth of Americans could not find jobs. Many were homeless, people would wander from place to place. Some lived in Hoovervilles. Worldwide economies didn't pick up until countries started to provide goods for WWII in 1939. -
WWII Nazi Germany
sourceAdolf Hitler formed the Nazi party. He promised to make Germany great again after its defeat in WWI. Adolf believed in the Aryan race. He thought that the white race was dominant and better than the others. He also said it was everyone elses fault that Germany lost. -
Roosevelt's New Deal
Roosevelt program was named "the New Deal". One of the goals of the new deal was to raise prices and wages. This allowed workers to join unions. The New Deal gave federal money for payment to needy citizens. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-2.web.britannica.com%2Feb-media%2F19%2F78319-004-545F8CDD.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFRLUlsdsoGHus4KxRAAgux8KaAhQ -
The Holocaust
In 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. During the Holocaust, the Nazis tried to destroy the Jews and other minorities. Violence towards Jewish people was encourged. Jewish people were tormented in school. It is estimated that the Holocaust killed 6 million Jews https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fushmm.org%2Fmuseum%2Fexhibit%2Ffocus%2Fmaps%2Fimages%2Fencyclopedia.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGy03IIFYnBRrVjcPH5qRmlwnMVmA -
The Bombing of Pearl Habor
In 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Habor Hawaii. Hundreds of fighter planes flew in and sent bombs at the U.S. Navy.The attack was devasting. Almost 20 naval vessels were destroyed, eight battleships and 200 airplanes. The day after, President Franklin decided to have America enter the war. -
The Cold War
sourceU.S. and the Soviet Union were the two main superpowers. The U.S. made a policy to contan communism. The tension between 1945 through 1991 is known as the Cold War. There was not really any actual fighting other than two. Most of the times it was just threats. The Cold War was basically Communism v.s. Capiitalism. Communism means everyone is paid equal and the govenment tells you what to do, also they are the only ones with the money. Capitalism means that you are free. -
Atomic Bomb
On August 6th, 1943, the ten foot plane called "Little Boy" was dropped. The bomb missed by about 800 feet. It took Parsons (The plane's weaponeer) about 15 minutes to arm the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb killed lots of people. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trumanlibrary.org%2Fphotos%2Fbombnag.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHmp0l5eal7GMUXnn8jhZpqebv_HA -
North Korea
The Korean War started the Cold War. North Korea invaded South Korea. The United Stated joined in with the South Korean side. In July, 1953, the Korean War finally stopped. 5 million people were killed. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-3.web.britannica.com%2Feb-media%2F23%2F77723-004-3390B523.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEycwvzO3bZ8YkJEWlYF7mLxdAXqg -
Vietnam War
sourceIn Southeast Asia, Vietnam split in communist north and noncommunist south. In the 60's U.S. sent troops to help the south fight the north. Thousands of Americans and millions of Vietnameze died. In 1975 the north defeated the south and the whole country became communist. -
The ending of the Cold War
In 1989, demands for freedom went throughout the Soviet Union. In 1991, Gorbachew proposed a Union Treaty. In December, Ukraine, Bvelorussia, and Russia declared independce and the Soviet Union was gone. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F0%2F0f%2FIncheonLandingMcArthur.jpg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEHvpX8qttYi6YTeMSlCh484GJUuA
