2. Unit V - Modern Era 1914 - Present Day

3. Causes of WWI: Rivalries Germany began to challenge the British in industrial production and the build-up of its new navy Germany resented the fact that Britain and France owned more colonies than they did Europeans got caught up in the patriotic fervor of competing against its rivals and supported its government ’ s desire to build up armies and industry New German U-boat sets sail (1912)

4. Tangled Up in Alliances Competitions among rivals caused European nations to seek allies in case of war Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed the Triple Alliance in 1879 In 1907, the Triple Entente was formed between Great Britain, France, and Russia to maintain balance in European politics

5. The Failure of Versailles French representatives insisted that the treaty ensured the destruction of the German military Germany was tabbed with blame for starting the war and were forced to pay the majority of war reparations Austria-Hungary was split up and reduced in size The treaty made worse some of the initial problems that led to the outbreak of war

6. American Goals After WWII Encourage democracy and prevent the spread of Communism Rebuild Europe to promote stability and new markets for American-made products Reunite Germany and create a stable and democratic government Political Cartoon (1947)

7. Soviet Goals After WWII Encourage worldwide Communist revolutions Rebuild the Soviet Union using Eastern Europe ’ s industrial equipment and resources Control Eastern Europe to provide a shield for future invasions Keep Germany divided and weakened “ When you spy, you help the enemy ”

8. Soviet Democratization In 1987, Gorbachev started democratization of the Soviet government A new legislative body (Congress) would be elected Soviet citizens were given the chance to vote for non- communist candidates Many non-communist reformers were elected to the new government The Politburo votes for democratic reform