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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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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.
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He focused on providing his strength to Germany. Wilhelm II was important to finishing expansion with Britain and African colonies.
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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.
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They entered to try and defend Serbian sovereignty. While also trying to counter Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman expansionism.
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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.
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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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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.
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Many lives were lost and weapons were destroyed due to this long war. Armistice decided to sign off on ending the ear.
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Many people got sick from this virus, linked to World War I. Wartime tried to censor this as they wanted want people to know.
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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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Mao tried to fight feudalism with guerilla warfare. Chiang focused on beating Mao instead of fighting Japan.
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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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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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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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This relaxed some quotas. It is important because it started abandoning collectivization.
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The spanish military supported the National Front and began planning an overthrow of the government. Franco gained control of Spain.
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Stalinist elimination of all dissent. They were fighting against “counter-revolutionary activity”. In total about 1 million people were killed.
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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.
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Sovereign equality of members. This occurred right after Colonialism after WWII.
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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.
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Massive plan of land development and agricultural
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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.
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This consistent of allowing everyone suffrage. This was the largest democracy ever.
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Two Korean nations were formed after the war. Korea had also liberated from Japanese rule after WWII.
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Process of technology transfer to increase global agricultural production. Crops and water became the focal point of this revolution.
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Acts of terrorism by FLN. The french forces used torture against FLN insurgents.
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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.
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This made crossing points blocked off. Barbed wire fences were constructed. This symbolized the divide between the East and West Bloc.
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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.
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Oil started to run out, so countries sought alternatives to get energy. This was when the research on solar, wind and geothermal energy began.
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Declared end of proxy battle. The US withdrew all remaining troops from the battle. Also, the US prisoners were returned within sixty days.
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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.
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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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The Iraqi military invaded Kuwait and took control of Kuwait. They were later freed in 1991.
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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