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The industrial revolution took place in Britain, and that’s caused fewer farmers and more factory workers. -
The Spinning Jenny was invented by James Hargreaves, it allowed one worker to spin many threads at the same time, which increased textile production. -
The steam engine was invented by James Watt and the steam engine key invent because let improve mobility to a more distance. -
The Power Loom was invented by Edmund Cartwright. It was a machine that wove cloth automatically, much faster than hand weaving. -
The industrial revolution ended when its effects became normal in society, and a new stage of more modern technological advances began. -
the immediate cause of this war was the assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungry. -
Austria - Hungary declared war on Serbia, and Russia felt it could not abandon its ally -
As we talked in class, and we have a debate, Germany invaded Belgium, Britain viewed this as a violation of international law. -
Britain declared war on Germany, committing its army and navy to the fight. -
the sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania, shocked Americans, as 128 U.S. citizens died in the attack. -
the situation escalated when British intelligence intercepted the Zimmermann telegram. -
the U.S. declared war on Germany, framing it as a fight to protect freedom and ensure a peaceful world. -
the U.S. declared war on Germany, framing it as a fight to protect freedom and ensure a peaceful world. WWI Ends with Armistice -
Germany was punished, after WW1, which made German people furious. -
There was a big economic crisis, that helped dictators like Hitler or Mussolini rise to power. -
Hitler broke the rules of the Treaty of Versailles, and invades Poland. -
WW2 started when Germany invades Poland. -
The lighting: Short, sudden and straight forward attacks.
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After the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan, the U.S. decided to take part in the war. -
The balance: Pearl Harbor (the US gave support to the Allies).
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Allied offensive: Axis collapse, Stalingrad attack.
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The war in Europe ended with Germany surrender -
Japan gave up and the war ended after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
World War II ended because the Axis powers were defeated.