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This review material covers the causes, major events, and effects of World War I and II, highlighting factors like militarism, alliances, and economic hardships. Key events include trench warfare in WWI and the atomic bombings in WWII, leading to significant outcomes such as the Treaty of Versailles and the formation of the United Nations. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding these historical contexts for exam preparation.

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Grade8 Review

This review material covers the causes, major events, and effects of World War I and II, highlighting factors like militarism, alliances, and economic hardships. Key events include trench warfare in WWI and the atomic bombings in WWII, leading to significant outcomes such as the Treaty of Versailles and the formation of the United Nations. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding these historical contexts for exam preparation.

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Grade 8 Social Studies Review Material

World War I and II Review Guide

Causes of World War I:


1. Militarism - Countries built up their armies and weapons, creating tension.
2. Alliances - European nations formed secret agreements for mutual defense.
3. Imperialism - Competition for colonies led to conflicts.
4. Nationalism - Strong pride in one’s country caused tensions.
5. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - Sparked the war.

Major Events of World War I:


- Trench Warfare: A slow, deadly form of fighting.
- Use of new weapons: Tanks, poison gas, machine guns.
- End of the War: Treaty of Versailles (1919) punished Germany harshly.

Effects of World War I:


- Economic struggles and debt.
- Rise of extremist leaders.
- The League of Nations was created but failed to prevent WWII.

Causes of World War II:


- Harsh conditions of the Treaty of Versailles.
- Economic hardship, Great Depression.
- Rise of dictators (Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo).
- Expansionist policies of Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- Germany’s invasion of Poland (1939) started the war.

Major Events of World War II:


- Blitzkrieg: Germany’s fast attack strategy.
- Pearl Harbor (1941): Japan attacked the U.S., leading the U.S. to join the war.
- D-Day (1944): Allied forces landed in Normandy, France.
- Atomic Bombings: Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan’s surrender.

Effects of World War II:


- Creation of the United Nations to prevent future conflicts.
- Start of the Cold War between the U.S. and USSR.
- Economic recovery programs (e.g., Marshall Plan).

Post-War Peace Efforts:


- Formation of international organizations (UN, IMF, World Bank).
- Peace treaties to prevent future wars.
- Diplomacy and economic cooperation.

Key Terms to Remember:


- Treaty of Versailles - Ended WWI, blamed Germany.
- League of Nations - Failed peacekeeping organization.
- United Nations (UN) - Created after WWII to maintain peace.
- Cold War - Political tension between the U.S. and USSR.

Practice Questions:
1. What was the immediate cause of World War I?
2. How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to WWII?
3. What event led the U.S. to join World War II?
4. Why was the UN formed after World War II?

Review Tip: Focus on understanding the causes, major events, and effects of both World
Wars. Knowing key dates and events will help you answer situational questions in the exam.

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