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Formation of the Central Powers and Allies
Formation of these alliances happened in the decades leading up to the world war. It caused increased rivalry between already conflicted nations. -
Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Self-determination became popular during this time. It suggested that each ethnic group had a right to a sovereign state. This led to many nationalistic tensions and conflicts between the dynastic powers and nations that practiced self-determination. -
First Battle at Marne
German invasions into France marked the beginning of WWI. They remained along the river for 3 years. -
Germany Signs Armistice to End Hostilities
After many years of war, shortages in supplies, food riots, and mutinies made the central powers weak. They began to collapse on after another. They eventually had all declared armistice in November 1918. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty attempted to place a majority of blame of the war on Germany. Germany became weakened and it led to civil unrest.
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Hitler Was Appointed Chancellor
As Germany fell due to defeat, depression, and inflation the public began to lose faith in democracy. The Nazi party rose in status and eventually became the largest in parliament. Hitler was offered the position of Chancellor. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
In 1941, Japan bombed Pear Harbor. The United States who had remained neutral during the war had declared war on Japan. Afterwards Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
The Allies began to win the war after 1943. They invaded areas controlled by the axis. The Germans were attacked and their troops were overwhelmed. This led to their unconditional surrender and Hitler's suicide in 1945. Following this the other axis powers also surrendered. -
Marshall Plan
Following the end of WWII, Europeans lost much of their power, wealth, and status. The US created the Marshall plan that would provide aid for the strengthening of capitalism and economy in Europe. -
NATO and Warsaw Pact
After WWII, the US and Soviets became engaged in the Cold War. The NATO(1949) and Warsaw Pact (1955) were both two military alliances that were formed after WWll to protected the hegemony of the US and soviets. The Warsaw Pact was created as a response to NATO.
