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The Franco-Prussian War
This war was fought between 1870-1871. It was the result of long standing rivalries between France and the northern German states. They were fighting over who should control Spain. Germany defeated France in the Alsace-Lorraine, and therefore gained many resources. -
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Germany Becomes a Super Power
Germany experienced huge economic growth, and became a rival of Great Britain. Germany began to expand its navy, and directly challenged Britain. This caused Britain to allie with France, which led to many alliances throughout Europe. -
Alliances in Europe
Europe started splitting into different groups.
The Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
The Triple Entente- France, Britain, and Russia -
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World War 1
Allied (Entente) Powers
France
West Africa
Morocco
United Kingdom
British Dominions
Australia
Canada
Newfoundland
New Zealand
South Africa
Russia (1914–17)
Italy (1915–18)
Libya
United States (1917–18)
Serbia
Montenegro
Romania (1916–18)
Japan
Belgium
Greece (1917–18)
Portugal (1916–18) VS. Central Powers
Germany
Baden
Bavaria
Prussia
Saxony
Württemberg
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria (1915–18) -
The Treaty of Versailles
It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
France wanted to eliminate German military power, and finacial compensation. Germany was ordered to pay $33 billion to France.
Britain wanted Germany's navy to be limited. They did not agree with the compensation that France desired.
The main goal of the treaty was to cripple Germany's economy and help repay for way damages. -
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The Rise of Hitler and the Creation of the Nazi Party
In Germany, the Nazi party got wide support for the changes they brought and encouraged. Hitler fought for Germany to become powerful once again, and to return to how they were before the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler pulled Germany out of the League of Nations, and began rearming the military.
Hitler's expansion policies were encouraged by League of Nations failures, and Italian aggression. Hitler started gaining more land, and invaded Austria -
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is invented and revitalizes German economy -
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World War 2
Allies
Soviet Union
United Kingdom
United States
China
France
Poland
Canada
Australia
India
Yugoslavia
Greece
Netherlands
Belgium
South Africa
New Zealand
Norway
Czechoslovakia
Ethiopia
Brazil
Denmark
Luxembourg
Cuba
Mexico
Philippines
Mongolia
Iran VS. Axis
Germany
Japan
Italy
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
