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German Nationalism
Strong nationalism led to the reunification of Germany, causing a sense of pride and belief of superiority in their country and military, by the people. -
Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary
To protect themselves from Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary made an alliance. -
Alliance between Austria-Hungary and Serbia
To stop Russia from gaining control of Serbia, Austria-Hungary made an alliance with Serbia. -
Alliance with Italy
To stop Italy from taking sides with Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary made an alliance with Italy. -
Alliance between Russia and France
To be protected against Germany and Austria-Hungary, Russia formed an alliance with France. -
Imperialism
The British empire was extended over 5 continents and France had control of large areas of Africa. Germany entered the imperialism stage late, and only had small areas of Africa, which increased tension between Germany and Britain and France. -
Agreement over Alliance
France and Britain made an agreement, but not a formal alliance. -
Triple Alliance
To counter the increasing threat from Germany; France, Britain, and Russia formed an alliance. -
Final Piece of the Alliance System
Britain and Russia made an agreement, which put in place the final piece of the alliance system. -
Alliance for Peace
Russia, Britain, and France agreed not to sign for peace separately. -
Blank Check
The blank check assurance allowed Austria-Hungary to pursue it war effort against Serbia. -
Militarism
Belief that a military was superior to other countries, and the willingness to use that military, led to nations building their military as much as they can. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
A Serbian nationalist shot Archduke and his wife Sofie. -
World War 1 Begins
The first battle was the battle of Marne, in France -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A passenger ship sunk, with American passengers on board, leading to the U.S. to be against Germany, and would then be a factor that led the U.S. in the war against Germany -
Zimmerman Telegraam
Germany asked Mexico to attack the United States, and promised to return territory lost in the Mexican American war -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Germany continues to use U-boats to sink merchant ships of allied as well as neutral countries. -
US Entry in WW1
The US entered after multiple events leading up to it. It was significant due to Russia pulling out to fight its own revolution, so the US took over their position. -
Rise of Hitler
His rise was considered to have started in September 1919, and he restored the hopes of the German people, as well as rebuilt the economy of his nation -
Treaty of Versailles
Peace treaty that led to the end of WW1. It said that Germany would pay for costs of the war to the winning countries. It is said to have broken the spirit of the German people, as well as destroying their economy. -
Effects of WW1
Casualty: over 12 million deaths
Injuries: over 20 million wounded
New countries formed: Poland, Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Estonia
Disillusionment in US: America returned to peace and focusing on domestic affairs rather than focus on the overseas. -
Dawes and Young Plans
Dawes plan revised Germany's debts in the treaty of Versailles , and the Young Plan revised the Dawes plan -
Great Depression
Stock Market crash that led to the depression in the US which lasted ten years. The stock market prices plunged which resulted in the unemployment rate to be over 25%
