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== World maps == | == World maps == | ||
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[[File:continents_5_continents.png|thumb|Five Continents: in the 20th century, the United States was actively involved in diplomatic and military interventions on all five major continents.|alt=|none]]<br> | |||
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* starting with the 1898 Spanish-American War, the US engaged in wars outside of the continental United States (the "lower 48" states) | |||
* World War I marks first US troops sent to Europe | |||
* in World War II , the US sent troops to every continent except South America | |||
** the US military controlled the Panama Canal in Central America | |||
** the US government worked diplomatically to support South American countries and keep them from joining the War on the side of the Germans or Japanese | |||
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* globalism = the idea that the world is interconnected economically, politically and militarily | |||
** first attempt at international "league" or governing body was the "League of Nations," whic was formed after WWI | |||
*** the United States did not join the League of Nations | |||
* globalism truly starts following WWII | |||
** especially with formation of the United Nations in 1945 | |||
* for its global economic, military and political domination, the 20th Century is known as "the American Century" | |||
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== World War I == | == World War I == | ||
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|[[File:Alliances-1914 Map Europe alliances 1914-en greyscale v02.svg|thumb|Alliances in Europe 1914: "Triple Alliance" (Austria-Hungary, Germany & Italy) and "Triple Entente" (Britain/UK, France & Russia). The United States would join the Triple Entente in 1917. | | | ||
| | [[File:Map Europe alliances 1914-en.svg|thumb|Alliances in Europe at onset of WWI|alt=|border|left]] | ||
[[File:Alliances-1914 Map Europe alliances 1914-en greyscale v02.svg|thumb|Alliances in Europe 1914: "Triple Alliance" (Austria-Hungary, Germany & Italy) and "Triple Entente" (Britain/UK, France & Russia). The United States would join the Triple Entente in 1917.|alt=|border|none]] | |||
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* "alliances" between European nations | * "alliances" between European nations | ||
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** Russia + France + Britain | ** Russia + France + Britain | ||
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== World War II == | == World War II == | ||
Origins of WWII | Origins of WWII | ||
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European Theatre | European Theatre | ||
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| colspan="2" |European theatre WWII timeline maps | | colspan="2" |European theatre WWII timeline maps | ||
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[[File:German_and_Japanese_spheres_of_influence_at_greatest_extent_World_War_II_1942.jpg|thumb|alt=|left|"Spheres" (areas) of influence ]] | |||
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* this map shows the "areas of influence" of the Germans and Japanese during WWII | |||
* while Japan and German did not fight in common, they shared the common goal of conquering and dominating their regions across Eurasia | |||
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|[[File:Second world war europe animation large de.gif|thumb|European theatre of World War II animation map, 1939–1945 – Red: Western Allies and the Soviet Union after 1941; Green: Soviet Union before 1941; Blue: Axis powers|alt=|border|none]] | |[[File:Second world war europe animation large de.gif|thumb|European theatre of World War II animation map, 1939–1945 – Red: Western Allies and the Soviet Union after 1941; Green: Soviet Union before 1941; Blue: Axis powers|alt=|border|none]] | ||
|World War II in Europe | |World War II in Europe | ||
* this map shows the German (Nazi) invasions and occupations of Europe and North Africa | * this map shows the German (Nazi) invasions and occupations of Europe and North Africa | ||
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* 1939: invades Poland | * 1939: invades Poland | ||
* 1940: invades Belgium & France | * 1940: invades Belgium & France | ||
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* 1942: invades Russia (Soviet Union) | * 1942: invades Russia (Soviet Union) | ||
* 1942: invades North Africa | * 1942: invades North Africa | ||
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|[[File:Second world war europe 1941-1942 map en.png|thumb|alt=|border|none|German invasions 1941-1942, marking their greatest extents]] | |||
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| colspan="2" |European Theatre key images | | colspan="2" |European Theatre key concept images | ||
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[[File:World War II Casualties.svg|thumb|alt=|none]] | |||
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===Asian Theatre=== | |||
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|[[File:Pacific war Japanese expansion april 1942.svg|none|thumb|Map showing the greatest extent of Japanese territorial control (solid line), with the dotted line indicating areas contested between the US and Japan.]][[File:Pacific War Japanese Advances med.jpg|thumb|alt=|border|left]] | |||
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[[File:1941 Pearl-Harbor USS Arizona (BB-39) burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor - NARA 195617 - Edit.jpg|thumb|alt=|border|none]][[File:Pacific war midway Aerial view of Midway Atoll on 24 November 1941 (80-G-451086) med.jpg|none|thumb|Midway "atoll" (small island) which was an important U.S. airbase in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The failed Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942 is considered a "turning point" in the War. ]][[File:Pacific war Douglas TBD-1 Devastators of VT-6 are spotted for launch aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) on 4 June 1942 (80-G-41686) med.jpg|none|thumb|The USS Enterprise aircraft carrier preparing to launch American dive-bombers to attack Japanese war vessels. Aircraft carriers were an essential weapon for both Japan and the United States.]] | |||
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[[File:Nagasakibomb med.jpg|thumb|alt=|border|left|Two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan. The first was dropped on Hirioshima. This photo is of the second bomb dropped on Nagasaki, after which the Japanese surrendered to the Americans.]] | |||
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== Cold War == | == Cold War == | ||
* 1945-1991, between Communist Russia / Soviet Union and its allies and the U.S. and its allies | |||
* called a "cold" war because the USSR and the US never fought each other directly | |||
** "hot" wars erupted between either side and another ally, but never directly against one another | |||
* however, the threat of war was always present | |||
** especially nuclear war | |||
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*** "arms race'" | |||
*** MAD theory | |||
== Korean War == | == Korean War == | ||
== Vietnam War == | == Vietnam War == | ||
[[Category:US History]] | |||
[[Category:US History timelines & concept charts]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 17 July 2022
Preparation for the state of Virginian SOL ("Standards of Learning") History test: 20th century wars
Content: WWI, WWII, Cold War, Korean War & Vietnam War
Purpose: to associate time, place and events via maps
World maps[edit | edit source]
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BIG IDEAS
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World War I[edit | edit source]
WWI Timeline Maps | |
BIG IDEAS:
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World War II[edit | edit source]
Origins of WWII
European Theatre
European theatre WWII timeline maps | |
BIG IDEAS
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World War II in Europe
German invasions:
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European Theatre key concept images | |
Asian Theatre[edit | edit source]
Cold War[edit | edit source]
- 1945-1991, between Communist Russia / Soviet Union and its allies and the U.S. and its allies
- called a "cold" war because the USSR and the US never fought each other directly
- "hot" wars erupted between either side and another ally, but never directly against one another
- however, the threat of war was always present
- especially nuclear war
- see
- "arms race'"
- MAD theory