Unit 7 The Great War and the Impact of World War I

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  • Chinese Nationalists oust the last Qing emperor, Puyi

    Chinese Nationalists oust the last Qing emperor, Puyi

    This ended the rule of emperors in China, a system of rule that had lasted for many years. He ruled as the Xuantong Emperor from 1908 until 1911, when he was ousted.
  • World War I begins as Austria declares war of Serbia

    World War I begins as Austria declares war of Serbia

    WW1 was directly triggered by the assassination of the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand, and his wife by a Bosnian. This caused Austria to declare war on Serbia.
  • U.S. Enters the war

    U.S. Enters the war

    Germany sunk the Lusitania in 1915 and killed many American civilians. This angered the USA. Then, Germany sent a note to Mexico, teling it they could have their land back from America. This caused the US to join the war.
  • Armistice signed as Allies defeat Central Powers

    Armistice signed as Allies defeat Central Powers

    When the Allies beat the Central Powers, the Armistice was signed to signal the end of the war.
  • Gandhi leads Indian camapaign of civil disobedience

    Gandhi leads Indian camapaign of civil disobedience

    Ghandi inspired India to fight for independence. The independence movement saw various national and regional campaigns, some nonviolent and others violent.
  • Mustafa Kemal transforms Turkey into Republic

    Mustafa Kemal transforms Turkey into Republic

    After the Ottoman empire collapsed, Kemal created the Republic of Turkey. He created a secular state understanding, and his modern perspective created a nation with great new visions and aims to achieve ahead.
  • Mao Zedong heads Long March

    Mao Zedong heads Long March

    Zedong led China to become Communist. The Long March began Zedong's rule. The Long March was a military vacation of the Red Army of the Communist Party of China. His leadership gained him the support of the members of the party.