Global Conflicts (1900-Present)

Communist totalitarianism

Democratic republicanism

Constitutional monarchy

Fascist dictatorship

Widespread apathy toward governance due to extreme war fatigue and loss.

Popular uprisings seeking political freedoms based on increased awareness of human rights abuses.

Complete disbandment of national identities favoring supranational organizations.

Universal support for continued authoritarian rule stemming from fear instilled during conflict.

They exemplified the increased reliance on mathematics and engineering to solve complex problems, such as code-breaking.

They highlighted the shift towards guerilla warfare tactics against conventional military forces.

They demonstrated a move toward diplomatic solutions in resolving international conflicts.

They underscored the importance of charismatic leadership in boosting morale on the home front.

France

Germany

United States

Soviet Union

To establish post-war trade agreements with Allies

To provide material support to Allied countries without officially entering the war

To build military bases around the world to contain communism

To seek repayment for its economic depression losses from European countries

Pressured to support the British war effort

Invaded and occupied by Imperial Japan

Allowed to determine for itself how to approach the war

Not affected by the war.

Introducing a single global currency for uniform transactions among Allies.

Implementing austerity measures limiting consumer goods consumption alone.

Relying exclusively on financial aid from neutral countries.

Increasing taxes and selling war bonds.

Increased support for Jewish migration to Palestine

An end to all forms of segregation and discrimination

The beginning of an American economic downturn

A decrease in religious intolerance globally

Extensive alliances with countries outside Europe providing unlimited resources for warfare.

Superior technology that rendered traditional forms of warfare obsolete across every front.

The application of blitzkrieg tactics that overwhelmed enemy nations with speed and firepower.

International sanctions on Axis powers that inadvertently weakened their opposition's economies.

Jet engine

Radar

Atomic bomb

V-2 rocket