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Alliances
Alliances in World War I was another cause/start of World War II. In 1882, the Triple Alliance was formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. -
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WWI, The Great Depression, and the Treaty of Versailles
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Imperialism
Imperialism is a policy of extending another country's power and influence through colonization. It was another main cause of World War I. Both imperialism and imperial rivalry provided a cause and context for World War I. -
Nationalism
Nationalism is an "intense" form of patriotism. It was another cause of World War I. Nationalism is a common cultural characteristic that creates a pride in one's country. -
Militarism
Militarism was one of the causes of World War 1. It is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability. Militarism denoted a rise in military expenditure. -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
The main cause of World War I was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. They were both shot and killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
The Blank Check was the first fatal error made by Germany. It was a promise of unconditional support for whatever action Austria-Hungary made to punish Serbia. -
World War I Begins
World War I began on July 28, 1914 in Europe. World War I was a global war that lasted until November 1918. -
Effects of WWI
The impact of World War I on the US saw political, economic, and social changes. The total number of military and civilian casualties in World War I was more than 38 million. There was over 17 million deaths and 20 million wounded. Finland, Austria, and Poland are a few examples of new countries formed after WWI. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Less than a year after World War 1 had started and erupted across Europe, a German U-Boat torpedoed and sank the Lusitania. The sinking of the ship played a major role in the turning point of the war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication issued from the German Foreign Office. It proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
Unrestricted submarine warfare was first introduced in 1917 in World War I when Germany declared the area around the British Isles a War zone. -
US entry into the war
The United States entered into World War I on April 6, 1917. The entry of the US in the war made a huge impact. The Allies relied on American industry to provide them with resources for the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. It was the document that officially ended World War I. As a result of the signing of the treaty, the Germans were punished. They were the ones who started World War I. They lost money, and land. -
Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler's rise to power began in Germany when he joined the political party. The political party was known as the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei. -
Dawes Plan and Young Plan
The Dawes Plan provided short-term economic benefits to the German economy. It stabilized the currency. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the deepest and longest economic downturn in the western industrialized world. The Great Depression began soon after the stock market crash. It wiped out millions of investors.
