3. The ____________________ was the mechanization of the Eur…

3. The ____________________ was the mechanization of the European economy that began in Britain in the 2nd half of the 18th century. It led to sustained economic growth despite downturns or depressions, improved standards of living, and introduced social changes.

7. In 1836, the Chinese government banned opium, leading to…

7. In 1836, the Chinese government banned opium, leading to tensions with the _______________, who controlled the trade​. The Opium War (1839–1842) ended in August 1842 with the Treaty of Nanjing, 1st of the “unequal treaties.”​ The Treaty of Nanjing was followed by similar treaties with the U.S. and France​.

7. On June 28, 1914, a young Bosnian nationalist shot and ki…

7. On June 28, 1914, a young Bosnian nationalist shot and killed Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary’s throne, and his wife​. Austria-Hungary then prepared for war against Serbia, with German encouragement and support​. Germany implemented the ____________________ and with their invasion of Belgium and the attack on France, WWI had begun​.