The Great Conflict: WW1 by Azaam Hassan

Impact of Nationalism 1861-1871

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Nationalism led to the reunification of two states; Italy and Germany respectively

Imperialism emerges victorious 1900

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Competition among European nations in terms of acquiring colonies increased. The idea of "Imperialists" took shape. British Empire expanded over 5 countries

Militarism influences 1908-1913

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The manufacture of arms in Europe increased by 50%.

The shot that changed history, 1914

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophia were killed by a Serb rebel's bullet on their tour to Sarajevo. Austria-Hungary now had a chance to invade Serbia as its enemy.

The Allies come together, 1914

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UK, France, Russia, Italy, USA, and Japan joined forces and were called the "Triple Entente". Central Powers Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria allied to form the "Triple Allies"

The Ottomans are defeated, 1915-1916

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Ottoman Empire joined Germany in order to aid Austria-Hungary. They were defeated by the combined power of UK, USA and France in Iraq

Germany gains for-the-time-being victory, 1917

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37 million casualties, 20 million wounded, 16 million dead and millions were made war prisoners. Russia surrendered many of its territories to Germany before withdrawing from the war. It also prevented America from helping the European powers and attacked the merchant vessels of its opponents.

A turning point; The USA joins the war, 1918

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Germany instigated Mexico to attack the USA at the end of 1917 and gain back its lost independence. USA's President Woodrow Wilson declared their alliance with the European powers. The USA's intervention in ww1 proved to be a great turning point as Germany would now be easily defeated

The last straw; Germany surrenders, 1918

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The last offensive by the Triple Entente made Germany realize its defeat as it could not match the superior numbers of the Triple Entente. The USA's intervention provided fresh assistance to Triple Entente forces. On 11 November ceasefire came into effect.

Peace Talks, 1919

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A Press Conference was called in Paris. Its main players were Britain, France, Italy, and the USA. In the conference, President Woodrow Wilson proposed his 14 points that brought about peace in Europe. As a result, a League of Nations was set up to prevent further war.

Treaty of Versailles, 1919

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To make Germany pay for the war damage, it was forced to sign this treaty. It was to accept the blame for starting the war and had to pay 6,6000 million pounds as a price for war damage. It was not allowed to raise its armed forces above 100,000 and it was banned from occupying Poland.

Treaty of Sevres, 1920

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Since the Ottomans sided with Germany in the war they were also paid back with a harsh punishment in the form of this treaty. It was asked to give up Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Mesopotamia, Transjordan, etc. Its existence was narrowed around what we today call present-day Turkey.

Changes after the war, 1920 onwards

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Maps of Europe and the Middle East were redrawn. Turkey emerged as an independent state and Austria and Hungary were made two separate states. Russia became the leading communist country.