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Imperialism I
Imperialism, the system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies, was also influenced by Social Darwinism, the theory of “survival of the fittest.” Nations with imperialistic values took over other colonies and territories through force that included annexation, economic control, war, political pressure, and militarism. Many countries including Japan and the United States saw the benefits of imperialism after Europe’s triumph with the system. -
Imperialism II
This reason for imperialism that nations sought was for economic benefits, and their annexation of colonies was to also obtain raw material and natural resources. This is also known as extractive economy. -
Militarism I
Militarism led nations to increase the size of their armies and stockpiled weapons. Although, Germany readied its war machinery and strength more than other nations, and has a large standing army and a massive, deadly collection of guns by 1914. Because Germany increased the size of their navy, Britain, the world’s power then, with passionate militarism, increased its size of navy as well to keep up. -
Militarism II
This spirit of militarism provoked many of the nations beginning to involve in this large war would have to have more troops and lethal weapons advanced in technology. The nature of warfare became altered by the new technologically advanced weapons that include: machine guns, tanks, mobile artillery, airplanes, and submarines. -
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Alliances
Because the war was expected to be large, European nations were prepared to create alliances with other nations. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy joined together in the Triple Alliance before 1914, although, Italy had never fought. This opposing triple alliance was was the Triple Entente, made up of France, Russia, and Great Britain. -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie I
Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophie left for Sarajevo, the capital city of the Austro-Hungarian province of Bosnia, on June 28, 1914. Ethnic Serbs prepared a plan against the Archduke and his wife with idea that Bosnia rightfully belonged to Serbia. They viewed the Archduke as a tyrant. During a drive on the Sarajevo street in June, the couple returned from City Hall. -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie II
Their driver took a wrong turn, and 19 year old Gavrilo Princip, a Slavic nationalist, noticed the couple in their car. The car stopped in front of Princip and it gave him the opportunity to fire two shots, killing both the Archduke and Sophie. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany pledges his country’s support on for the actions of Austria-Hungary on his decision to take conflict with Serbia, which was provoked by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Austria-Hungary was confident in Germany's support, and then sent an ultimatum to Serbia demanding absolute cooperation and investigation of the assination. On July 28 , 1914 Austria-Hungary then declared war on Serbia after they did not agree. -
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WW1
Though, Britain would become a threat to Germany for its large economy, second largest population, and armed forces. It might be capable of dominating Europe. Thus, Britain began to support France and Russia, and joined the Triple Entente. Despite being apart of this alliance, Britain did not want to go to war and Germany hoped that Britain would stay out as well. -
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WW1
Within a few days after conflict with Germany and Kaiser Wilhelm II, Britain, France, and Russia went to war against Germany and Austria-Hungary, the Central Powers. -
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WWI Begins Part 1
Britain was concerned more with her allies, Russia and France, than Germany, but their relationship was good. However, this changed when Kaiser WIlhelm II took control of Germany and wanted it to be a world power. France and Russia this and built up their armies and navies. British policy in Europe intended that no country in Europe should become completely dominant, so if Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, and Russia worried about each other, Britain wouldn’t be a threat. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
German U-boat sank the British passenger liner Lusitania off the coast of Ireland and this reality of the German blockade struck America. German officials correctly claimed that the ship was carrying ammunition and other contraband. Americans protested that an unarmed and unresisting ship should not be sunk without first being warned and provided with safety for its passengers. This enraged the American public opinion and President Wilson protested strongly to the Germans. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany returned to the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare is previously suspended in response to pressure the neutrality of the United States and other nations. In 1915, the unrestricted submarine warfare was first introduced in WW1 when Germany declared the area around the British Isles a war zone. Attacks ensued and so did the sinking of Lusitania by a German U-Boat. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Minister Arthur Zimmerman sent a telegram to Mexico, and the Zimmerman Telegram proposed an alliance with Mexico in January of 1917. It stated that if the United States declared war on Germany, Mexico should declare war on the United States and in return, after a German victory, Mexico would get back the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, The telegram was intercepted by the British, who gave it to American authorities, then Germans announced unrestricted submarine warfare against Britain. -
US entry into the war and her impact on it
Although President Wilson made many efforts to keep the United States neutral and out of war, he failed, and isolationists wanted nothing to do with the war. In 1915, the United States decided to increase its army and build more warships after the sinking of the British passenger ship; Lusitania, then violated a promise that Germany wouldn’t sink any more ship, but they did and the Sussex Pledge didn’t last. Then in 1917, Congress finally declared war against Germany and joined its allies. -
Effects of WWI Part 1
WW1 caused many things including casualties, formation of new countries, disillusionment and many other things. There were over 38 million military and civilian casualties during WW1 and over 17 millions deaths and 20 million were wounded. According to Wikipedia, “the total number of deaths includes about 11 million military personnel and about 7 million civilians.” The Treaty of Versailles also helped form new countries, which include: the Baltic states of Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia -
Treaty of Versailles
At the end of WW1, the Treaty of Versailles was the Peace Settlement between the Allies and Germany. The German had no choice but to accept the Treaty. It helped form new countries in Europe that took land from Germany, who suffered territorial losses. The Treaty of Versailles also blamed the war on Germany, and the nation held itself accountable for the cost of the war. Germany then had reparations to pay the Allies and it made it hard for the German economy. -
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Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler attempted to overthrow the German government in 1923, however, he was unsuccessful and was sent to prison. There he wrote his book Mein Kampf, translated as "My struggle." Hitler blamed Germany's problems on its weak government and suggested there were easier solutions to the problems the German people faced. Hitler and the Nazi party controlled Germany in 1933. Hitler then became a dictator and leader over the Nazi party who acted quickly against those who opposed the new rule. -
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Dawes Plan and Young Plan
The Dawes Plan was headed on by Charles G. Dawes, a Chicago banker, former Director of the Bureau of the Budget, and future Vice President. Under the Dawes Plan, Germany’s annual reparation payments would be reduced and increased over time at its economy improved. Another committee of experts were formed in 1928, and this one to devise a final settlement of the German reparations problem. In 1929, proposed a plan that reduced the total amount of reparations demanded of Germany to 121 billion. -
The Great Depression
The stock market crashed and two months after it crashed in October, stockholders had lost more than 40 million dollars. America completely entered the depression even though the stock market had regained some of its losses. Another cause of the Great Depression were bank failures. Over 9,000 banks failed throughout the 1930s, People lost their savings as banks failed because deposits were also uninsured. People from all classes also stopped purchasing items. -
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