Technological Advancements new inventions and improvements, like steam engines and Tao,roads, that made work and travel faster. Social Changes people moved to cities for factory jobs, creating new social classes and changing living conditions Economic Changes countries grew wealthier through factories, trade, and capitalism Scramble for Africa European Powers / Imperialism powerful nations expanded their control over weaker countries for resources and influence Berlin Conference an 1884 meeting where European nations s divided Africa amount themselves without African leaders present. Slave Labor four ed unpaid work use to increase profits and control workers. UNIT 4 (A) WWI - War & Peace Road to World War One Alliances agreements between countries to support each other during war Militarism / Imperialism / Nationalism militarism increases armies, imperialism caused competitions for co,once’s, and nationalism created strong pride and rivalry between nations Assassinations the killing of important leaders, especially archduke franc Ferdinand, helped start WWI Conclusion of World War One Russian Revolution a 1917 revolution that removed the Russian monarchy and led to communist rule. Treaties official agreements between countries to end conflicts or create peace. Anger over Blame Germany was blamed for WWI in the treaty of Versailles causing anger and resentment. UNIT 4 (B) WWII - War & Peace Dictators Rise to Power harsh punishments after WWI caused economic struggles and anger in germany End of WWI Impacts / Treaty Effects countries allowed hitler to take lead in hope of avoiding another war

Technological Advancements

New inventions and improvements, like steam engines and roads, that made work and travel faster.

Social Changes

People moved to cities for factory jobs, creating new social classes and changing living conditions.

Economic Changes

Countries grew wealthier through factories, trade, and capitalism.

Scramble for Africa

The period when European powers expanded their control over weaker countries for resources and influence.

Berlin Conference

An 1884 meeting where European nations divided Africa among themselves without African leaders present.

Slave Labor

Forced unpaid work used to increase profits and control workers.

Alliances

Agreements between countries to support each other during war.

Militarism

The increase of armies and competition caused by imperialism and nationalism.

Assassinations

The killing of important leaders, like Archduke Franz Ferdinand, that helped start WWI.

Russian Revolution

A 1917 revolution that removed the Russian monarchy and led to communist rule.

Treaties

Official agreements between countries to end conflicts or create peace.

Anger over Blame

Germany was blamed for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles, causing anger and resentment.

Dictators Rise to Power

Harsh punishments after WWI caused economic struggles and anger in Germany.

Appeasement Policies

Policies that allowed Hitler to take lead in hope of avoiding another war.

Mein Kampf

A book written by Hitler explaining his goals for Germany and his political ideas.

Battle of Midway

A significant battle where Japan attacked a US naval base in Hawaii, bringing the US into WWII.

Pearl Harbor

A major US naval base attacked by Japan, leading to the United States' entry into WWII.

Aircraft Carriers

Large ships that carry planes and are very important in naval warfare.

Significance of Winner

The Allied victory in WWII ended dictatorship in Germany and Japan and reshaped world politics.

Containment

A US policy aimed at stopping the spread of communism.

Proxy Wars

Smaller wars where powerful countries supported opposite sides instead of fighting directly.

Weapons Movement

The buildup and spread of powerful weapons, especially missile technology during the Cold War.

Space Race

Competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve major space exploration successes.