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They take the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine from France. The French were displeased with the terms of the German victory in the Franco-Prussian war. The French wanted their territory back, and resolved to reclaim it in future.
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The signing of the Triple Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy (for protection from Russia and other great powers).
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Second International ended 1916. Dedicated to non-violent reform of capitalist society. Wished to achieve their goals through parliamentary reform - all members took pains to avoid war at any cost, but the unforeseen assassination of a French member of the committee sent the public into a frenzy and the Second International lost their real power and could not prevent World War 1’s beginning.
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Tariff of 1894 restricted sugar imports to the United States hurt the economy of Cuba. A US ship’s (Maine) destruction, blamed on a Spanish mine, led to the declaration of the war. Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines became American protectorates, but were not liberated. This contention potentially caused conflict. Countries that became independent and other countries that lost outposts would have a reason for conflict in future years.
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The second Boer War, a conflict in South Africa between Britain and the Africans. Caused many conflicts between Britain and the Africans. The war led to World War I because many of the countries that were involved were the same in World War 1. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Britain, etc. were allied against the Dutch and the Germans in the Boer War, and the conflict could have continued.
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Rebellion by the Chinese boxers against the foreign influence in China. Boxers had lost their livelihood from this influence, and were a secret society. After a 55 day siege, 20,000 British troops defeated the boxers and imposed harsh penalties.
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McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist.
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Triple Entente between Germany, France, Britain. Three world powers in a single alliance and a supplementary agreement in support of other nations (US, Japan, Spain). Italy joined in 1915. This caused conflict because the Triple Entente would oppose the central powers during World War 1.
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King Leopold established his rule - a commission discovered that he was responsible for the deaths of over 10,000,000 Africans, their malnourishment. This event sparked conflict because the USA, Britain and France had interests in the European region.
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