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Cause of World War 1: Nationalist Aspirations
As a result of The French Revolution and the Napoleonic conquests the followed, nationalism was spread throughout most of Europe. Nationalist revolts and movements sliced away at the territories. Germany's backing of Austria-Hungary, which tried desperately to counter the treat of of national independence, and Russia's support of Serbia, which supported Slave nationalism, helped with setting a stage for international conflict due to nationalism and nationalist Aspirations. -
Causes of World War 1: National Rivalries
Relations were strained between economic powers as shares fluctuated and the denial of decline. Tensions were also strained by the naval race between the British and Germans. Tensions and hostility grew as they both tried to become the superior navel power. Competition over colonization also led to increased rivalries as they fought over each other in the search of new colonies. -
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World War 1 & World War 2
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World War 1
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Mobilization of Russian Troops
The Russian government mobilized its troops to defend its Serbian allay and itself from Austria. Mobilization against Germany was also later ordered by the tsar of Russia. This led to the German ultimatum to Russia demanding they cease the mobilization of its army, but with the negative responses of Russia and France, the German government declared war on Russia and then France. The British joined later. Mobilization of French and German Troops -
Japan enters the War
The Japanese government claimed that it desired "to secure firm and enduring peace in Eastern Asia". This led them to send an ultimatum to Germany demanding the handover of the German-leased territory of Jiaozhou to Japanese authority. The Germans refused to comply and the Japanese entered the war on the side of the Allies. -
Consequences of World War One: Economic Consequences
The participating countries of World War 1 spent a lot of money during the war. Taxes were raised and money was borrow from their citizens. Money was also printed in order to buy weapons and other thing they need for war, and led to inflation after the war. Countries were not as economically strong as before the war. -
Consequences of World War One: Political Consequences
Four monarchies were brought to an end. Czar Nicholas II or Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, Emperor Charles of Austria and the sultan of the Ottoman Empire. New countries were create. The Russian Revolution brought the emergence of the Soviet Union and the new ideology of Communism. -
Event of World War II: Signing of a nonagression agreement
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign a nonaggression agreement and a secret codicil that divides eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
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Event of World War II: Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor leading the United states to war. Roosevelt's declaration of war is approved by congress and, later, Japanese allies Germany and Italy declare war against the United States. -
Consequences of World War II: Formation of The Untied Nations
As a result of World War II, the Untied Nations were formed. Power was split between 5 major countries. The purpose was to keep peace and stability between the nations. -
Consequences of World War II: War Crimes
As a result of World War II, a standard to judge other who would commit genocide in the future was created. As concentration camps throughout Europe were liberated, Hitler's remaining officials that did not commit suicide were put to trial in the Nuremberg Trials and declared guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
