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
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