| A | B |
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| Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances; Conflict over colonies in Africa; Military buildup of European armies and navies; Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand; The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente | causes of World War I |
| Treaty of Versailles | end of World War I; peace treaty between nations; contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by forcing Germany to pay for war damages; led to World War II |
| World War I | leads to the rise of fascism in Europe, Bolshevik Revolution, and signing of the Treaty of Versailles; also involved Nicholas II's telegram to Wilhelm II and the genocide of the Palestinians in Syria |
| Bosporus and Dardanelles straits | provide access from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea |
| Nuremberg trials | Nazi political and military leaders were held accountable for their actions |
| nationalism | patriotism, devotion to one's own country or fatherland; the desire to be politically independent |
| militarism | pursuing military objectives |
| Causes of the Russian Revolution | Heavy military losses in World War I, food and fuel shortages, and opposition to the czar |
| The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente | increased tensions between European Countries |
| France and Japan | wanted to control parts of Indochina in order to obtain valuable natural resources |
