World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, and The Great Depression

Militarism

1906

Militarism is when the government believes in the principle of maintaining a large military establishment and to be prepared for anything unexpected. Propaganda was used to make stronger and bigger militarizes all around the world. The United States as well as other countries grew in size.

Imperialism

1911

Imperialism is extending a country's power through diplomacy, in other words a nation which has tons of power and uses this to their advantage to control smaller countries. One example is our very own, the USA. We are a very powerful country which picked on smaller countries and islands like Puerto Rico and Cuba. This was also a benefit because we received resources that we ourselves couldn't obtain.

Alliances

1914

World War I, although started with only two countries fighting at first later on expanded to almost the entire world. Countries started pairing up and forming alliances to become stronger and win the war. The first alliance was The Triple Entente which included Britain, France, and Russia. The second alliance was The Triple Alliance which included Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy.

Nationalism

1914

Nationalism is a patriotic feeling. During the war each country had their way to express Nationalism. One of these examples was when Austria Hungary was driven from the Balkans in order to form a 'greater Serbia'.

The Assassination of Archduke Francis

Jun 28, 1914

The killing of Archduke Francis and his wife by Gavrilo Princip was the tipping point to war. This event caused World War I to break out.

Germany's blank check to Austria Hungary

Jul 5, 1914

Germany promised to help Austria Hungary with whatever action they would choose to take against Serbia. In this they offered them a 'blank check'.

WWI Begins

Jul 28, 1914

There was lots of events that led up to World War I and it officially started July 28, 1914. It was known to be the War to end all wars.

Sinking of the Lusitania

May 7, 1915

The sinking of the Lusitania happened when a German submarine was conducted as warfare against the United Kingdom. This ship sank in 18 minutes.

Zimmerman Telegram

1917

The Zimmerman telegram also known as the Zimmerman Note was a form of secret communication. It was written by Arthur Zimmerman to the German Ambassador, It proposed a Mexico- Germany alliance.

Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare

1917

Germany's resumption of unrestricted warfare cause them to go into World War I.

US entry into war and her impact on it

Apr 6, 1917

The USA entered war on April 6, 1917. They chose to enter because of Germany sinking American Merchant boats. The impact it had included economical and social changes. We came out of war as a leader in military and industry.

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1918

The Treaty of Versailles was a very important treaty that brought World War I to an end. It ended the war between Germany and the Allied powers.

Effects of World War I

Nov 11, 1918

The effects of World War I was one, lots of death. On the positive side, America came out as a leader in military and industry.

Dawes Plan and Young Plan

1924

This was a plan to get out of debt. Debt repayment, and reparations after the war.

Great Depression

Oct 29, 1929

The Great Depression began after the stock market crash in October 1929. This wiped out millions of investors in New York, Wall street. This crash caused 15 million Americans to become unemployed.

Rise of Hitler

1933

The Rise of Hitler began when he first joined the DAP. He really began to rise when Germany was in desperate need of a strong new leader. He was the perfect option.