Each slide should include:
2. The year(s) the event took place( the events must be in chronological order)
3. A 3-4 sentence description of the event
Slide 1:
Event: World War I
Year(s): 1914-1918
Description: World War I was a global conflict that involved many nations. It was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which led to a chain of events and alliances that resulted in war. This war saw the use of new technologies, including tanks, aircraft, and chemical weapons, and resulted in a significant loss of life and destruction.
Slide 2:
Event: Great Depression
Year(s): 1929-1939
Description: The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that originated in the United States but had a global impact. It was triggered by the stock market crash of 1929 and led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and decline in production. Governments around the world implemented various economic policies to combat the crisis, and recovery was slow and gradual.
Slide 3:
Event: World War II
Year(s): 1939-1945
Description: World War II was an even larger global conflict than World War I, involving many nations and alliances. It was sparked by Germany's invasion of Poland, and significant battles and campaigns were fought in Europe, the Pacific, and beyond. This war saw the use of devastating weapons, such as nuclear bombs, and resulted in the death of millions of people. It led to major geopolitical changes and the establishment of the United Nations.
Slide 4:
Event: Cold War
Year(s): 1947-1991
Description: The Cold War was a period of political tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, with their respective allies. It was characterized by a state of non-military conflict, propaganda, and the arms race. The world was divided into the Eastern Bloc and the Western Bloc, and various proxy wars and confrontations occurred. It ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.