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One of the Main Causes of World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife are assasinated in June of 1914 by Serbian nationalists. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War
After the assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary decides to declare war with Serbia. Shortly after this declaration Russia, Belgium, France, Great Britain and Serbia all began to fight back. Many countries became involved due to the Allied and Axis powers. If one country is under attack it means that all of the countries aids must help attack as well. -
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Wold War I
World War 1 began July 28, 1914 and ended November 11, 1918. It was the first global war and had over 9 million deaths and over 20 million casualities. -
The United States Enters the War
Although the Untied States wished to remain out of the war there were several events that led to their entrance. One of the main events that led the United States into the war was because Germany attacked a passanger ship, the Luistania, and killed many Americans on the ship. Another reason which helped push America into the war was when America intercepted the Zimmerman Note.These are just some of the many reasons of why the United States had entered the war. -
The Impact of the United States Entering the War
The United States joined the Allied group of the war and supplied thousands of soldiers daily.WIth the constant flow of American troops it became easier for the Allied side to improve their own moral and strength. -
Germany Pays War Debt
One of the many effects of World War I was the decision to force Germany into paying the war debts. All the countties decided to make Germany pay because they wanted to weaken Germany as much as possible so another out break wouldn't occur. (The image I selected shows some of the damage done to Germany after World War 1) -
Technological Growth
World War 1 created a huge jump in technology. Some of their technological achievments were cars, airplanes, radios, and some deathly chemicals. Because of World War 1 all these things developed extremely setting the road for the future. (This image shows some of the war planes) -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in order to keep peace between all countries and end the war between the Allied Powers and Germany. The treaty also made the decision that it was Germany's responsibility to pay for all war debts. The treaty was hard to finalize because there was so much debate of what should be included and what should excluded. -
Causes of the Great Depression
One of the biggest contributers to the Great Depression was the big stock market crash of 1929. The stocks crash lost about 11% of its opening value. With the stock markets crash many banks failed and millions of Americans lost their jobs. -
Unemployment During the Great Depression
During the Great Depression millions of Americans lost their jobs. Farmers lost their jobs with the arrival of the dustbowl, many people got laid off due to cut backs in order to save money, and other people who owned companies had to close due to low income. In 1929 the unemployment rate was 3% , but in 1938 the unemployment rate increased to 19% -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a ten year span of economies declining, profits plummeting, farms having crop failure, and many constructions going on globally. The Depression was hard for everyone and did end until the beginning of World War II -
The Great Depression leads to World War II
One reason that the Great Depression lead to World War II was a political unbalance. With this balance dictorial regimes. As the regimes grew so did the chances of another war. Again, American wished to refrain from entering.
