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The Meiji restoration was Japan's modernization period. During it, Japan's major areas such as industry, communication, and transportation became more developed. Western ideals and ways were also adopted, and a new system of Government was adopted which was moved toward an Emperor. This event is important because it led Japan to be put on the world stage, without it, it would still be underdeveloped and fractured -
German unification was a spark in the powder keg of future events that would happen. Unification also brought about a bigger industry and Germany would expand it's armaments which led to rivalries with Britain and France. Germany would also cause conflicts such as WW2 or the Moroccan Crisis of 1905-1906 and 1911 This is an important date, because without unification, most of the history would be much different than what we know now -
Founder of Germany and one of the biggest reasons Germany unified. Led a weak Prussia and 9 years later had won 3 wars and unified the nation. Bismarck had also a legacy of a moderate foreign policy which led him to be respected by the other powers Why is it important? He was the man that unified Germany to where it is today. -
It was the division of Africa among great powers. But it was a way to divide Africa, to prevent a conflict between two nations arguing over the land/country. The nations in attendance were Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Austria-Hungary, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden-Norway, Spain, Russia, Turkey, and the United States This event is important because it's the biggest full-scale colonialism, but it's also the bigger reason Africa is the way it is
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Was the war that marked the emergence of Japan as a world power. But also showed that the Empire of China was beginning to weaken. The war was fought over supremacy over Korea. Which long stood as important to China as a client state Why is this important,? Well like mentioned it was Japans breakthrough into becoming a world superpower.
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A war between the US and Spain over the independence of Cuba. But the war was fought for Spain's other land such as the Philippines, Guam, and others. Ended in Cuban independence and US victory. Why is it important? Well it marked the end of the Spanish Empire and marked the beginning of American Imperialism -
It was an alliance between Britain and Japan that promised not to declare war on each other. Nor to get involved in any affairs that pertain to their interests. It also meant that the British saw Japan as sorta of equals with them Why is it important? It marked the first time a Western nation would ally with an Eastern nation. -
Was a war fought between the Japanese and Russia. In which without warning the Japanese attacked and destroyed part of the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. Ended in Russian defeat and the treaty was signed in the USA. Why is it important? Marked the first time an eastern nation put up a fight and won towards a western power.
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Ferdinand was killed by a Serbian nationalist in June of 1914. After this, a list of demands would be sent to Serbia by Austria-Hungary in which they could not meet. War was declared soon after. Why was this important? Marked the beginning of WWI -
Finished in 1914, with its construction overlooked by the USA, the canal was finished. Which it allowed for an easier trade route for ships to pass through. Thus making it easier for goods to arrive at their destination Why is it important? It allowed ships to cut through instead of having to go around South America -
Was a civil war fought between the red party and the white party. Was sparked after Russia's failures and dismays during its tenure in WWI. The reds would defeat the white party and establish the USSR Why is this important? This would mark the end of the Russian monarch that reigned for many years and established the Soviet Union which would last from 1923 to 1991 -
It was the surrendering document from which had officially ended WWI. Every nation was happy knowing that Germany had officially surrendered and that the war is over. This would also lead to the Paris Peace Conference that would occur the following year. Why is it important? Marked the end of WWI which had caused death and destruction for 4 long years