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Francis Ferdinand Assinated
Francis Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo by Serbian Nationalists. I chose this event because it was one of the causes of WWI. The cause was Serbian extremists wanting to unite Bosnia with Serbia. The effect was the start of WWI. -
Versailles Treaty
This was a peace traty at the end of WWI. I chose this event because it solved problems at the time but led to other problems later, The cause was a need to end WWI and the effect was the ending of the state of war between Germany and the Allied powers. -
Mussolini comes to power in Italy
Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy. I chose this event because Mussolini was the creator of facsism. The cause was Mussoloini using nationalism to gain support and the effect was the creation of the National Fascist Party. -
Locarno Pact
The First World War Western European Allied powers and the new states of Central and Eastern Europe sought to secure the post-war territorial settlement. I chose this event because it secured the post-war territorial settlement. The cause was a need to further define Germany and the effect was dividing Europe into eastern and western territories. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
signatory states promised not to use war to resolve "disputes or conflicts of whatever nature or of whatever origin they may be, which may arise among them." I chose this event because it was a stepping stone to a more activist US policy. The cause was a need for a peaceful settlment of disputes and the effect was a peaceful international agreement. -
Hitler comes to power in Germany
Hitler became chancellor of Germany and later Fuehrur of the Nazi party. I chose this event because it was Hitler who caused most of WWII. The cause was a need for a good leader to repair Germany's economy after WWI and the effect was the start of WWII. -
Germany invades Poland
German forces bombarded Poland on land and from the air, as Adolf Hitler seeked to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland. I chose this event because it was the important event that began WWII. The cause was Hitler wanting to regain lost territory and the effect was the start of WWII. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor I chose this event because it was what caused the U.S.A. to enter WWII The cause was Japan not wanting the U.S. Navy to interfere with it and the effect was the U.S. entering WWII. -
Yalta Conference
This was the World War II meeting of the heads of government of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, represented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Premier Joseph Stalin,. I chose this event because it helped re-establish the war-torn countries of Europe. The cause was the need to fix the damage done by WWII and one of the effects was the start of the Cold War. -
Warsaw Pact formed
This was a collective defense treaty among eight communist states of Central and Eastern Europe in existence during the Cold War. I chose this event because it reaction to the integration of West Germany into NATO in 1955. The cause was the desire of a treaty to prevent another war and the effect was the ability to call on the member state to come to the defense of any member attacked by an outside force and it set up a unified military command under Marshal Ivan S. Konev of the Soviet Union. -
Latin America- Transgender Rights
The Colombian government announced that it would allow Colombian citizens to change their gender on identity documents without first undergoing gender-reassignment surgery or obtaining permission from a medical professional. I chose this event because equality and acceptance of transgender people has been an issue that has recently gained popularity in many parts of the world. The cause was the desire for transgender people to have fundamnetal rights and the effect was the new policy. -
Africa- Bird Flu
I think that the spread of Bird Flu in Africa is an important event happening today because it is decimating poultry farms and stoking fears the virus will jump from birds to humans. I chose this event because If the virus continues to spread, it could affect more than 330 million people across West Africa. The cause is the infected birds and the possible effects are hurt food security and human health. -
Middle East- ISIS
An important event happening in the Middle East today is the destruction caused by ISIS. The United Nations has held ISIS responsible for human rights abuses and war crimes. I chose this event because it is tragic and the effects have stretched far beyond its origins. The cause is the desire of ISIS to control territory under Islam and the effects are human rights violations and terrorism. -
Asia- Flooding
Torrential monsoon rains in the aftermath of Cyclone Komen continue to cause flooding in India, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries, leaving hundreds dead and millions displaced. I chose this event because it is affecting millions of people right now and it's an issue that deserves to be brought to the attention of the whole world. The cause is monsoon rains and the effect is the damage done to private and public property and many injuries/deaths. -
Europe- Brexit
David Cameron’s electoral triumph has brought the prospect of a British withdrawal from the EU one step closer. The prime minister has vowed to reshape Britain’s ties with Europe before putting EU membership to a vote by 2017. I chose this event because Britain's exit remain controversial and would hugley impact Britain and the EU. The cause is Britain's desire to fix economic problems that may have resulted in it's inclusion in the EU and the effect is it's possible exit. -
Former USSR- Russia's recession
Russia's economy is now contracting at the fastest pace since the depths of the 2008-09 global financial crisis as it continues to be buffeted by low oil prices and a sharp decline in tax revenues. I chose this event because Russia is now this year's fastest shrinking decent-size economy. The causes are low oil prices, political tensions, and structural ineffeciencies. The effects are inflation in Russia and a poor economy.
