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What was a major cause of World War I?
What was a major cause of World War I?
Which battle was a decisive victory for the Soviet Union against Germany?
Which battle was a decisive victory for the Soviet Union against Germany?
What was established by the Treaty of Versailles?
What was established by the Treaty of Versailles?
Which economic event occurred in 1929 and lasted for a decade?
Which economic event occurred in 1929 and lasted for a decade?
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What was the main ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
What was the main ideology of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
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Which battle was a US naval victory against Japan?
Which battle was a US naval victory against Japan?
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What was the primary motivation behind the Imperialism of European powers during the early 20th century?
What was the primary motivation behind the Imperialism of European powers during the early 20th century?
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Which event marked the transition from the provisional government to the Bolshevik regime in Russia during the 1917 Revolution?
Which event marked the transition from the provisional government to the Bolshevik regime in Russia during the 1917 Revolution?
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What was the strategic significance of the D-Day Invasion during World War II?
What was the strategic significance of the D-Day Invasion during World War II?
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What was the primary consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany during the Interwar Period?
What was the primary consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany during the Interwar Period?
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan during the Cold War?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan during the Cold War?
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What was the significance of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift during the Cold War?
What was the significance of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift during the Cold War?
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Study Notes
World History
WWI Causes
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Nationalism:
- Countries prioritized their own interests and sought to expand their territories
- Ethnic groups sought independence and self-determination
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Imperialism:
- European powers competed for colonies and resources
- Many countries had complex systems of alliances and rivalries
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Militarism:
- Build-up of military forces and glorification of war
- Arms races and aggressive military posturing
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand:
- Sparked the chain reaction of events leading to war
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, followed by declarations of war by other countries
WWII Battles
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European Theater:
- Battle of Britain (1940): Germany's air campaign against the UK
- Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943): Soviet Union's decisive victory against Germany
- D-Day Invasion (1944): Allied forces landed in Normandy, France
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Pacific Theater:
- Battle of Midway (1942): US naval victory against Japan
- Battle of Iwo Jima (1945): US capture of Japanese island
- Battle of Okinawa (1945): US capture of Japanese island, leading to Japanese surrender
Interwar Period
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Treaty of Versailles (1919):
- Imposed harsh penalties on Germany, contributing to economic instability
- Established the League of Nations, but failed to prevent future conflicts
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Rise of Dictators:
- Adolf Hitler in Germany (1933)
- Benito Mussolini in Italy (1922)
- Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union (1922)
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Global Economic Crisis:
- The Great Depression (1929-1939): global economic downturn
- Protectionism and trade wars: countries raised tariffs and restricted trade
Cold War Politics
- ** Ideological Conflict**:
- Capitalism vs. Communism: opposing economic and political systems
- Democracy vs. Authoritarianism: opposing forms of government
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Proxy Wars and Alliances:
- NATO (1949): military alliance of Western countries
- Warsaw Pact (1955): military alliance of Eastern European countries
- Cuban Missile Crisis (1962): US and Soviet Union nearly went to war over missiles in Cuba
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Decolonization and National Liberation:
- Many countries gained independence from colonial powers
- Nationalist movements: sought to overthrow colonial powers and establish independent governments
World War I Causes
- Nationalism led countries to prioritize their own interests and seek territorial expansion
- Ethnic groups sought independence and self-determination
- Imperialism fueled competition for colonies and resources among European powers
- Complex systems of alliances and rivalries emerged
- Militarism led to the build-up of military forces and glorification of war
- Arms races and aggressive military posturing increased tensions
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the chain reaction of events leading to war
World War II Battles
European Theater
- Battle of Britain (1940): Germany's air campaign against the UK
- Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943): Soviet Union's decisive victory against Germany
- D-Day Invasion (1944): Allied forces landed in Normandy, France
Pacific Theater
- Battle of Midway (1942): US naval victory against Japan
- Battle of Iwo Jima (1945): US capture of Japanese island
- Battle of Okinawa (1945): US capture of Japanese island, leading to Japanese surrender
Interwar Period
- Treaty of Versailles (1919): imposed harsh penalties on Germany, contributing to economic instability
- Treaty of Versailles established the League of Nations, but failed to prevent future conflicts
- Rise of dictators:
- Adolf Hitler in Germany (1933)
- Benito Mussolini in Italy (1922)
- Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union (1922)
- Global Economic Crisis:
- The Great Depression (1929-1939): global economic downturn
- Protectionism and trade wars: countries raised tariffs and restricted trade
Cold War Politics
- Ideological conflict:
- Capitalism vs. Communism: opposing economic and political systems
- Democracy vs. Authoritarianism: opposing forms of government
- Proxy wars and alliances:
- NATO (1949): military alliance of Western countries
- Warsaw Pact (1955): military alliance of Eastern European countries
- Cuban Missile Crisis (1962): US and Soviet Union nearly went to war over missiles in Cuba
- Decolonization and national liberation:
- Many countries gained independence from colonial powers
- Nationalist movements sought to overthrow colonial powers and establish independent governments
WWI Causes
- Militarism led to an arms race and aggressive nationalism among European nations
- Rival alliances, including the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance, created a complex system of entangling agreements
- Imperialism led to competition for colonies and resources, further straining relationships between nations
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 sparked the war
Russian Revolution
- Widespread poverty, famine, and discontent among the Russian people contributed to the 1917 revolutions
- Disillusionment with the war effort and Tsar Nicholas II's leadership weakened the Russian monarchy
- Marxist ideology and socialist movements influenced the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin
- The provisional government established after the February Revolution was eventually overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution
- Key figures included Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin
WWII Battles
- The Battle of Britain (1940) was the Luftwaffe's failed campaign to gain air superiority over the UK
- The Soviet Union's decisive victory in the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943) marked a turning point on the Eastern Front
- The D-Day Invasion (1944) was the Allied forces' landing in Normandy, France
- The Battle of Midway (1942) was the United States' decisive naval victory, halting the Japanese advance
- The Battle of Iwo Jima (1945) was the brutal fight for the Japanese island, securing a crucial airbase
- The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945) led to Japan's surrender
Interwar Period
- The Treaty of Versailles (1919) imposed harsh penalties on Germany, contributing to the rise of WWII
- Totalitarian regimes, including Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Soviet Union, rose to power
- The Global economic crisis, known as the Great Depression (1929-1939), had far-reaching consequences
- The Appeasement policy, which gave in to Germany's demands, failed to avoid war
Cold War Politics
- The Yalta Conference (1945) led to the post-WWII reorganization of Europe, dividing the continent into Soviet and American spheres
- The Potsdam Conference (1945) highlighted the Allied powers' disagreements on post-war Germany and the emergence of the Iron Curtain
- The Truman Doctrine (1947) committed the US to containing Soviet expansion
- The Marshall Plan (1948) aimed to rebuild war-torn Europe and counter Soviet influence
- The Berlin Blockade and Airlift (1948-1949) was the Soviet Union's failed attempt to isolate West Berlin
- The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) brought the world closest to nuclear war
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Test your knowledge of the events and ideologies that led to the outbreak of World War I, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
