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Alliances
Allies were the nation's who fought in favor of Great Britian, Russia and France. One alliance began June 18th, 1881 called the Three Emperor's League. -
Imperialism
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Imperialism
Imperialism was a policy in which a nation establishes economic, political and social dominance over other territories. -
Militarism
Militarismwas the policy of a dignified military power. Militarism kept an army prepared at all times. -
Nationalism
Nationalism s the political independece of a country. -
Assasination of Archduke
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assasinated in Sarajevo. This even was the major spark that led to World War I -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
The blank check was a promise of support for any action taken by Austria-Hungary to punish Serbia. -
World War I Begins
World War I began when Germany invaded Belgium. -
Sinking of Lusitania
A German submarine sinks the Lusitania which carried 1,198 people. 128 of them who were Americans. -
Germany's Submarine Warfare
Due to the outrage of the sinking of Lusitania, Kaiser Wilhelm suspended unrestricted submarine warfare to try to keep the United Stated out of war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a telegram sent to Mexico from Germany asking to enter the war against the U.S. Therefore, the United States was upset and they entered the war againts Germany. -
U.S. Entry to War
The Congress authorizes a declaration of war against Germany. On France and Gerat Britian's side, the U.S. enters war. -
Effects of World War I
After the end of WWI, the effects of the war lasted for decades due to major changes. -
Treaty of Versallies
The Treaty of Versallies was a peace treaty at the end of WWI. -
The Great Depression
After the War, there was a great amount of destruction. This led to the Great Depression. -
Rise of Hitler
Hitler was appointed as head of the German Goverment in which many had believe thet they had found a savior for their nation.
