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Key Terms/Concepts
Militarism: The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war, leading to an arms race among European nations.
Alliances: Agreements between nations to provide mutual support; notably the Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy).
Imperialism: Competition among European nations for colonies, contributing to tensions.
Nationalism: Intense pride in one's nation, often leading to desires for independence and contributing to conflicts.
Lusitania: A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, leading to U.S. outrage and involvement in WWI.
Zimmermann Telegram: A secret proposal from Germany to Mexico for an alliance against the U.S., which helped sway American public opinion towards war.
Key Events
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914): The event that sparked the outbreak of World War I.
U.S. Declares War (April 1917): The U.S. officially joins the Allied Powers in WWI.
Armistice (Nov. 11, 1918): The agreement that ended fighting in WWI.
Treaty of Versailles (1919): The peace treaty that imposed harsh penalties on Germany and established the League of Nations.
Key Programs of the New Deal
Program | Description |
|---|---|
Social Security Act (1935) | Established pensions for the elderly and unemployment insurance. |
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) | Provided jobs for young men in environmental projects. |
Works Progress Administration (WPA) | Created public works projects to provide jobs. |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) | Insured bank deposits to protect consumers. |
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Regulated the stock market to prevent future crashes. |
Key People
Adolf Hitler: Leader of Nazi Germany whose aggressive policies led to WWII.
Benito Mussolini: Fascist leader of Italy who allied with Hitler.
Joseph Stalin: Leader of the Soviet Union, initially part of the non-aggression pact with Germany.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR): U.S. President who implemented the New Deal to combat the Great Depression.
Key Dates
1914-1918: World War I.
1920: 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
1929: Stock Market Crash, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
1933-1939: The New Deal era under FDR.
1939-1945: World War II.
Facts to Memorize
World War I: 1914-1918
World War II: 1939-1945
Treaty of Versailles: 1919
19th Amendment: 1920 (Women’s right to vote)
Stock Market Crash: October 29, 1929 (Black Tuesday)
Armistice Day: November 11, 1918
Attack on Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941
Cause and Effect
Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand | Sparked the beginning of World War I |
Treaty of Versailles | Fostered resentment in Germany, contributing to the rise of Hitler and the outbreak of World War II |
Stock Market Crash (1929) | Led to the Great Depression, widespread poverty, and unemployment |
FDR’s New Deal | Provided relief and recovery programs, but did not fully end the Great Depression |
Attack on Pearl Harbor | Led to U.S. entry into World War II |
Concept Comparisons
Concept | World War I | World War II |
|---|---|---|
U.S. Involvement | Initially neutral, entered after Lusitania sinking and Zimmermann Telegram | Initially neutral, entered after Pearl Harbor attack |
Nature of Warfare | Trench warfare, static front lines | Mobile warfare, significant use of air power and tanks |
Major Battles | Battle of the Somme, Battle of Verdun | D-Day, Battle of Stalingrad |