Unit 1 Timeline

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  • German Unification

    German Unification
    With Otto von Bismarck leading the way, Germany came together as one country, changing how Europe looked politically. This made Germany really important and encouraged people to strongly support their own country. It also led to more armies being built up, and eventually, World War I happened.

  • Berlin West Africa Conference

    Berlin West Africa Conference
    In 1885, the Berlin Conference happened. European countries met up to share Africa among themselves, causing problems for African people. So What, Who Cares: The Berlin Conference shows how Europe taking over Africa messed things up for everyone, causing fights and changing who had power.

  • First Sino-Japanese War(1894-95)

    First Sino-Japanese War(1894-95)
    Japan wanted to control Korea to help itself, while China wanted to keep its influence there. Japan won, becoming powerful and taking over Taiwan and parts of China. So What, Who Cares: Japan taking over China shows how big countries fighting for control messes things up for everyone else in the region.

  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War
    This event happened because Cuba wanted to be independent, and the USS Maine exploded, killing Americans. The US fought Spain and won, taking over places like Cuba and the Philippines. So What, Who Cares: It shows how big countries like the US get involved in global stuff and change who's in charge in places like the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean.

  • Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)

    Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)
    This event happened because Russia and Japan fought over who gets to control Manchuria and Korea. Japan won and became a big deal globally by taking over places like Korea. So What, Who Cares: This war shows Japan becoming really powerful by taking over other places, which changes how people see Asia's strength and affects who works together in world politics.

  • Entente Cordiale

    Entente Cordiale
    The Entente Cordiale happened when Britain and France became friends and solved their arguments about colonies. This led to them teaming up with others in World War I. So What, Who Cares: The Entente Cordiale shows how countries fighting over colonies can lead to big groups teaming up and causing wars like World War I. It also shows how taking over other places affects the world's politics.

  • First Moroccan Crisis

    First Moroccan Crisis
    This event began when Kaiser Wilhelm II visited Morocco in 1905, upsetting France because they wanted control there. This caused fights between European countries over land. So What, Who Cares: The First Moroccan Crisis shows how big countries arguing over land causes tension between them, which affects how they work together globally and changes who's in charge.

  • Panama Canal Completion

    Panama Canal Completion
    Theodore Roosevelt made a deal called the Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which let the US control the Canal Zone. They started building the Panama Canal in 1904 and finished in 1914, making a shortcut for ships around the world. So What, Who Cares: The Panama Canal being finished shows how being connected affects trade and safety worldwide.

  • World War I (1914-1918)

    World War I (1914-1918)
    World War I was a big fight between powerful groups of countries, caused by tensions, militarism, imperialism, and nationalism. So What, Who Cares: World War I shows how these issues change global relations, leading to big changes and future conflicts.

  • Wilson’s 14 Points Proposed

    Wilson’s 14 Points Proposed
    Wilson’s plan for peace after the war emphasized self-rule and global teamwork, influencing post-war deals. So What, Who Cares: Wilson's 14 Points show efforts to fix problems after war, promoting peace and cooperation globally.