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Age of Coal
This helped the rapid expansion of industrialization. This allowed for many inventions to be made and helped the world run more efficiently. -
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Second Industrial Revolution
Britain, the US, and Germany were the industrial power at the time. Steel, chemical, and electricity were thriving industries. The military used their inventions also. -
Wilhelm II becomes emperor of Germany
He focused on providing his strength to Germany. Wilhelm II was important to finishing expansion with Britain and African colonies. -
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Environmentalism
There were campaigns against pollution in Europe and the US. Especially against gasoline and limiting what they use. Agencies were made to help fight against pollution. -
Russia enters World War I
They entered to try and defend Serbian sovereignty. While also trying to counter Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman expansionism. -
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Zaian War
German and Ottomans attempted to disrupt French rule in North Africa. This lead to a war between France and Zaian Confederation of Berners in Moroco. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The Lusitania was hit by a German U-boat submarine which made it sink. Due to this, The US declared war on Germany. -
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United States entry into World War I
Germany declares unlimited submarine warfare on all ships in war zones, including America. Germany violated America's pledges to make them be in the war. After this, The US became a part of World War I. -
World War I ends
Many lives were lost and weapons were destroyed due to this long war. Armistice decided to sign off on ending the ear. -
Influenza Pandemic
Many people got sick from this virus, linked to World War I. Wartime tried to censor this as they wanted want people to know. -
Treaty of Versailles
Germany and allied nations signed off on formally ending World War I. Germany had to take full responsibility for the war. -
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Chinese Civil War
Mao tried to fight feudalism with guerilla warfare. Chiang focused on beating Mao instead of fighting Japan. -
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First Five Year Plan
This was the expansion of the military production. Also the state quotas for industrial production. This was important for industrialization to progress. -
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U.S Stock Market Crashed
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell off about 13%. Business people primarily relied upon stocks and investments during this time. Due to the crash, many of them lost money fast. -
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Unemployment Rises Worldwide
Asia, Africa, and Latin America lost materials and products during this time. Also, economies shifted away from imports to domestic production. Rural areas were impacted more than urban areas. This led to a major setback for the world. -
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Second Five Year Plan
This relaxed some quotas. It is important because it started abandoning collectivization. -
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Spanish Civil War
The spanish military supported the National Front and began planning an overthrow of the government. Franco gained control of Spain. -
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Great Purge
Stalinist elimination of all dissent. They were fighting against “counter-revolutionary activity”. In total about 1 million people were killed. -
Operation Torch
The U.S and Britain launched two-front attacks against Germany forces. France gained control of West Africa. This led to the world changing many alliances. -
United Nations Charter
Sovereign equality of members. This occurred right after Colonialism after WWII. -
Potsdam Conferences
There were many disagreements that occurred during this conference. It was supposed to be a peace treaty but was the opposite. This conference left the world very divided. -
Stalin Plan for the Transformation of Nature
Massive plan of land development and agricultural
improvement in the Soviet Union. Had gave long term environmental damage in Central Asia. -
Arab - Israeli War
Began with the Arab Liberation Army invading Palestine. Israel held its ground and acquired about 60% of the UN territory of Palestine. This led to the refugee crisis. -
Indian Constitution
This consistent of allowing everyone suffrage. This was the largest democracy ever. -
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Korean War
Two Korean nations were formed after the war. Korea had also liberated from Japanese rule after WWII. -
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Green Revolution
Process of technology transfer to increase global agricultural production. Crops and water became the focal point of this revolution. -
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Algerian War of Independence
Acts of terrorism by FLN. The french forces used torture against FLN insurgents. -
Hungarian Revolt
Rakosi was removed from power in 1956, and was replaced by Erno Gero. Appeals to the UN and US for intervention, but Western nations wished to avoid a third world war. -
Berlin Wall
This made crossing points blocked off. Barbed wire fences were constructed. This symbolized the divide between the East and West Bloc. -
US Entry into Vietnam
The USS Maddox exchanged fire with North Vietnamese boats in the Gulf of Tonkin. 2 days after they exchanged fire, the US was attacked again by NVA forces. -
Oil Crisis
Oil started to run out, so countries sought alternatives to get energy. This was when the research on solar, wind and geothermal energy began. -
US Withdrawal from Vietnam
Declared end of proxy battle. The US withdrew all remaining troops from the battle. Also, the US prisoners were returned within sixty days. -
Chernobyl Disaster
This released radioactive material into the air of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and others. The total cost was about $68 billion. The end of the Soviet Union. -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
Public demonstrations, hunger strikes, and labor strikes were occurring at this time. Soldiers and protestors fought were control over the square. -
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Gulf War
The Iraqi military invaded Kuwait and took control of Kuwait. They were later freed in 1991. -
9/11
Over 3,0000 deaths and 25,000 injuries occurred due to four suicide terrorists attacking New York. Two planes flew into the World Trade Center