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WWI and WWII, Key Events - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Alliance system - military alliances contributed to the rapid escalation of WWI
      - Imperialism - competition between countries for colonies and resources around the world started tensions and rivalries in WWI
      - Nationalism - Ethnic tensions created a desire for independence and led to conflicting interests - WWI.
      - Militarism - The arms race and the buildup of military forces contributed to hostility and suspicion. - WWI
      - Treaty of Versailles - The harsh terms imposed on Germany after WWI left them seeking revenge. - WWII
      - Appeasement - appeasing Germany's expansionist ambitions by allowing its actions in the hope of maintaining peace did not work out. - WWII
      - The great depression - The depression weakened economies and led to social and political unrest leading to some countries getting greedy. - WWII
      - Failure of League of Nations - The League of Nations' inability to prevent and respond effectively to acts of aggression with Japan and Italy led to it being undermined. WWII