Thursday, April 20, 2017

CH 20



  • "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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