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Imperialism
Imperialism is extending a countrys power,ecnomics, and influence by using miltary forces. -
First Sino-Japanese War.
A competition between Japan and China in Korea led to this war. -
Battle of Adwa
Ethiopians and the Italians fought. The ethiopians fought for sovereignity. While the Italains fought for the land. -
Russo-Japenese War
The Treaty of Portsmouth happend and Japan gained control of Korea as well as some rights in the parts of Manchuria. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated.
There were many factors, including, Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism & Nationalism, but this is the single event that sparked or ignited World War I.