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27 events · 16 research items · April 16, 1889 to February 2, 2026 · Page 2 of 2
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World War I Begins
Wars & Conflicts July 28, 1914

World War I Begins

World War I, also known as the Great War, began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The conflict quick...

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Political Pluralism Is Allowed
Published Research Nations & Civilizations

Political Pluralism Is Allowed

11 December 1990 — Albania's communist leadership accepts the legalization of independent political parties. The decision effectively ends the political monopoly creat...

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Enver Hoxha
Published Research Nations & Civilizations

Enver Hoxha

Communist leader who dominates Albania from the end of World War II until his death in 1985.

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Did Versailles Cause World War II?
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Did Versailles Cause World War II?

28 June 1919 — Versailles created genuine political grievances and became a powerful symbol in German nationalist politics. Yet there were many possible paths after 19...

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Did World War II Create the Cold War?
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Did World War II Create the Cold War?

2 September 1945 — The defeat of Germany and Japan leaves the United States and Soviet Union as the dominant military powers. Soviet control across Eastern Europe, Ame...

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Germany Invades Poland
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Germany Invades Poland

1 September 1939 — German forces cross the Polish frontier and begin the war in Europe. Hitler expects Britain and France may still avoid a general conflict, but both ...

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Germany Leaves the League of Nations
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Germany Leaves the League of Nations

14 October 1933 — Hitler announces Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations and the World Disarmament Conference. The move rejects an important part of the dipl...

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Kellogg-Briand Pact
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Kellogg-Briand Pact

27 August 1928 — Germany, France, the United States and other states sign a treaty renouncing war as an instrument of national policy. The pact reflects genuine public...

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The National Schism
Published Research Nations & Civilizations

The National Schism

World War I divides supporters of King Constantine I and Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos over Greece's alignment.

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Treaty of Versailles Is Signed
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Treaty of Versailles Is Signed

28 June 1919 — Germany and the Allied powers sign the Treaty of Versailles. Germany loses territory, accepts military restrictions and becomes liable for reparations u...

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United States Declares War on Japan
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

United States Declares War on Japan

8 December 1941 — The United States declares war on Japan one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. President Franklin Roosevelt describes 7 December as a date that wi...

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Was Appeasement a Mistake?
Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Was Appeasement a Mistake?

30 September 1938 — Munich becomes the defining symbol of appeasement, but policymakers in 1938 face memories of World War I, doubts about military readiness, fear of ...

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