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Imperialsim
The European military tried to increase their empire by going to new terrotories and colonies in different countries. -
Nationalism
Europe showed nationalism because they were over confident in their military power. -
Militarism
Kaiser Wiliam II showed militarism by creating war ships when the British navy was more powerful than his. -
Alliances
There was alliances between Britain and France -
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife
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Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
An offer to help Austria deal with Serbia -
WWI begins
Orginated in Europe. Britian entered the war on August 4, 1914. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
German boats sank a british passenger ship. 1959 people died including 128 Americans. This caused the U.S. to declare war on Germany. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a top secret message from the German minister to Mexico to try to get them to help if the United States formed a alliance in Eruope. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
When the Germans sunk lusitina sent a strongly worded note to the government telling them to stop unarmed attacks on mercant ships, German navy commanders were not ready to accept this offer and began to use submarines more aggressively. -
US entry into the war and her impact on it
The US entered the war in result of the Germans decsion to resume unrestricted submarines in warfare. The US had great impact in the war because they supplied many resources to allies. -
Effects of WW1
Over 20 million deaths and more then 20 million wounded. 9 new countries formed after this war. Although the war was a great disslusionment there were some positive events following. -
Rise of Hitler
Adolf hitler rised to power when he joined a politicial party. He was one of the best speakers and rose to an important role. -
Treaty of Versailles
The most important peace treaty bringing world war 1 to an end. It affected Germany because they had to pay 33 billion on damage repair. -
Dawes Plan and Young Plan
Attempt to solve the second renegeotiatipn Germany's respiration problems. The government was weak and unstable. -
Great Depression
9,000 banks failed during the stock marcket crash. -
Work Cited
"World War One - Causes." History. N.p., 28 Dec. 2017. Web. 09 Mar. 2018.
"Explore Encyclopedia Britannica." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2018.
"History on the Net." History. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2018.
