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was a global conflict that in 1914–1918 embroiled most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the U.S., the Middle East, and other regions

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World War I or the First World War

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triple alliance

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germany
italy
austria hungary

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Created pacts for support and defend each other’s territory

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Alliances

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The Five Major Causes of World War 1

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militarism
alliances
nationalism
ideologies
assasination

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It is the belief or desires of a nation to maintain a strong military force.

Nations strengthen large armies caused from the growing tension.

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Militarism

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triple entente

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great britain
france
russia

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It is defined as deep devotion to one’s nation.

It is the shared belief of loyalty to the ethnicity and culture of a nation-state.

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Nationalism

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A system of ideas which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

The socialist labor movement caused violence due to unfair labor practices.

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Ideologies

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The assasinaion of the archduke happened at he Bosnian Capital City “_____________-” to open a museum

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Sarajevo

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The war began with the assasination of __________________– the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. (June 28, 1914)

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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  • a 19-year old shot the Archduke and his wife
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Serb Gavrilo Princip

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  • terrorist organization plotted the assassination of the Archduke but failed.
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Black Hand

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After the assassination Austria issued an Ultimatum with several provisions to __________ that they must comply or the risk of the outbreak of war.

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Serbia

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Austria-Hungary declared war to Serbia.
which led___________mobilized forces to defend Serbia.

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Russia

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austria hungary and ___________ vs serbia and russia

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germany

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France declared war against ______________ because they wanted to bypass other forces.

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Germany

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It is a type of combat where opposing forces fight from long, narrow ditches or “trenches” that provide protection from enemy fire.

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Trench warfare

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Germany attacked __________ and forced Great Britain to come in defense.

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Belgium

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Sending of 75% of German armies to France then after conquering they will together attack Russia.

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The Schlieffen Plan

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Not formally trained to be soldiers
No adequate weaponry, food, medical needs and transportation
Uninstructed in modern techniques

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The Russian Army during the World War I

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He was the last Russian emperor who was later on executed due to his incompetence in the Russian Government.

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Tsar Nicholas II

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The Russians demanded for ‘Peace and Bread’ and the dissolution of the Tsar government.

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Russian revolution

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The representative of the working class after the Tsarist government, formed their own armies that led into civil wars.

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Soviets

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ed by Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin) introduced Marxism to Russia.

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Bolsheviks

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Lenin and the Bolsheviks revolted and overthrew the provisional government.
coup d’etat”
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A political and economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of the natural resources of a society.
Communism
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August 1914 - US led by Woodrow Wilson remains
NEUTRAL.
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________________accidentally attacked the William P. Frye (American tanker) and RMS Lusitania (British ocean liner)
Germans
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Germany ordered an attack to all the ships headed towards Britain, many of which came from the
US.
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- sent to Mexico in order to counter possible American retaliation. It promised an alliance against Allied powers.
Zimmerman Telegram
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The negotiation between Lenin and Germany signing out Russia from WWI
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
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German government signed an armistice agreement, officially ending WWI.
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Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919)
Germany & Austria-Hungary to pay for war reparations amounting to $33 billion. German colonies in Africa and Asia were granted to Britain, France, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
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An international peacekeeping organization that aims to prevent wars by reducing the military, b. promote collective security, settle international disputes through diplomacy Composed of 42 nations excluding United States of America.
League of nations
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Results of WORLD WAR I
Germany became a republic The $33 billion reparation was paid in installment by German austro-Hungarian empire split Communism rose in Russia
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global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers, fought as part of two opposing military alliances: The ALLIES and the AXIS POWER.
WW2
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European wars
germany italy vs soviet great britaim and france
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It refer to the formal agreements and partnerships between countries that shaped the conflict, dividing nations into two major opposing military coalition
Alliances
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CAUSES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Nationalism Alliances Wanning Democracy
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It is the belief in the superiority and dominance of one’s own nation Extreme nationalism fueled expansionist ambitions, especially in Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Nationalism
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The allies
great britain soviet union usa china france
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the axis power
germany italy japan
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The failure of democratic governments to address economic crises and enforce international agreements weakened resistance to authoritarian regimes:
Wanning Democracy
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Pacific wars
Japan vs usa and china
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as a Prime Minister who introduced FASCISM. A system of hyper nationalist government where a dictator absolutely controls the lives of the citizens. The First European Dictator. (“IL DUCE”)
Benito Mussolini
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- the book of Hitler where he outlined his ideals of his form of government based on Social Darwinism. (1933)
Mein Kampf
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Lenin died and_____________became a dictator
Joseph Stalin
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It is a diplomatic policy used by Britain and France to avoid war by making concessions to aggressive powers It is allowing aggressive nations to expand without consequences
APPEASEMENT POLICY
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Five-Year Plan Project transforming USSR into an economic powerhouse
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Luftwaffe Squadron (German Air Force) Conscription (Forced Militarism) Rapidly increase Aryan population
Lebenscraum
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After Germany attacks _____________ France and Great Britain officially declared war against Germany.
Poland
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Soviets invaded the East of Poland under the ______
Nazi-Soviet Pact.
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It was a period of minimal military activity on the Western Front after Britain and France declared war on Germany in September 1939 but before Germany launched its major offensives in April 1940.
The phony war in the eastern front
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A war tactic by the Nazis which is a method of offensive warfare designed to strike a swift, focused blow at an enemy using mobile, maneuverable forces, including armored tanks and air support
BLITZKRIEG
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- a puppet state established by Germany in France
Vichy France
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Britain sought help from the US through the
Lend-Lease Act of 1941
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Hitler believes that Aryan is the most superior race and other races should be eliminated for the greatness of the civilization.
The holocaust
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Jewish were beaten, tortured, starved, and gassed to death. (March 22, 1941)
Concentration Camps (Death Camps) -
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(June 22, 1941) A surprise invasion on Soviet soil, sending 3 million German soldiers. Germany gained control over Ukraine, Leningrad, and Moscow.
Operation Barbarossa
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Germany officially surrendered to the Allies.
end of the european war
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- sent envoys to negotiate a continued trade with US and prevent its entry. (October 1941)
Gneral Hideki Tojo
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360 Japanese aircrafts attacked ______________ wherein 2500 Americans were killed.
Pearl harbor
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USA refused and established a military base in the
Philippines.
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_____________ (Harry S. Truman) called Japan to surrender in the war.
the Allies
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Japan surrendered officially ending
World War 2
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another atomic bomb dropped in
Nagasaki.
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Launching of the atomic bomb to
hiroshima
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(June 26, 1945) signed by the original 51 member-states based on the inconclusive deliberations and peace talks.
United Nations Charter
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consist of 30 articles the rights of human being to life, liberty, and property under the equal protection of laws.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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