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Imperialism- when a stronger nation takes control of weaker nations or territories, politically, economically, or militarily. Allies and simple powers of WW1- Allies: Britain, France, Russia, Italy, United States (joined in 1917), and others. Central Powers: German
Two events that started WW1 for the US- Sinking of the Lusitania (1915): A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat, killing Americans onboard. Zimmermann Telegram (1917): A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the US, which pushed the US closer to war.
WW1 coming to an end and its aftermath- -Ended with an armistice on November 11, 1918. -Treaty of Versailles (1919) officially ended the war, placing blame and heavy reparations on Germany. -Led to political and economic instability in Europe, setting the stage for WWII.
Roaring twenties- A decade of economic prosperity, cultural change, jazz music, flappers, and consumerism in the US (1920s). Marked by social change and technological innovation. Great depression-A severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 after the stock mark
World events prior to WW2- -Rise of dictators (Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, Tojo in Japan) -German invasion of neighboring countries -Appeasement policies by Britain and France -Japanese expansion in Asia -The signing of the Nazi-Soviet Pact
Start of WW2 for the US- The US entered WWII after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941). Major people from WW2- -Franklin D. Roosevelt: US President -Winston Churchill: British Prime Minister -Joseph Stalin: Soviet Leader -Adolf Hitler: German Dictator -
GI bill- provided WWII veterans with benefits such as college tuition, low-cost mortgages, and business loans. Cold war- A period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) after WWII, lasting from about 1
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