World War I 1914-1918
Key Players Allied Powers: Central Powers: Great Britain, France, US, Russia, and Japan Central Powers: Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Turkey (Ottoman Empire)
Theaters Europe Asia Middle East
Why WWI began: Assassination of Austria-Hungarian heir Archduke Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. One country after another was pulled into the conflict. US declared war on Germany in 1917 due to the Germans’ unrestricted submarine attacks on merchant shipping vessels. http://landmarkhs.dreamhosters.com/espanol/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/finalmayweather.mp3
Outcomes of WWI Ten million dead Millions injured Much of Europe in ruin (politically, structurally, and economically) European map redrawn Set stage for Great Depression and WWII
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