europe and conflict Flashcards
what were the causes of the french revolution?
France was an absolute monarchy and the people did not have much power
what happened during the reign of terror?
extremest took over and started executing the monarchy and others of higher power
Who was the leader of the absolute monarchy in France?
King Louis XIV
Who were the opposing sides in WWI
The central powers and allies
What key event started WWI
The assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand
Why did america get involved
The sinking of the Lusitania with many Americans on it
Who were the opposing sides in WWII
The axes and the allies
What started WWII
Germany invading Poland
Who gave the Day of Infamy Speech
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What did the day of infamy speech do
persuaded congress to declare war on Japan
what was the holocaust
the systematic killing of 6 million Jews
what did Hitler call the holocaust
the final solution
what was Trumans policy of containment
to stop the spread of communisim
