- "Time in the sun"
- Germany was a problem for Europe in terms of politics
- Triple Alliance vs. Triple Entente
- Triple Alliance = Germany, Italy, Austro-Hungarian Empire
- Triple Entente = Russia, France, Britain
- June 28, 1914 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist
- The Austro-Hungarian empire was determined to crush the Serbian Empire
- The Great war lasted for about 4 years and ended in the defeat of Germany
- Great depression followed WW1 in 1929
- Stock market crashed leaving thousands broke
- Hitler became chancellor of German government in 1933
- WW2 started in Asia
- Chinese nationalism threatened Japans influence over Manchuria
- US entered WW2 with Pearl Harbor attack
- US dropped 2 atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Europe finally recovered from hardships in 20th century
- Europe's resiliency of industry society aided recovery
- Europe's ability to regroup its economy also aided recovery
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