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It would take a long time to explain exactly who held what before World War 1 began, but the continent of Africa was almost completely divided and owned by the European countries. Several European countries, along with the US and Japan, maintained a presence in China, and the British held India. The Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were in decline, but they still held territory in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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When did the jazz age begin?
before world war 1 and after the Great Depression- apex
What were the US goals before world war 1?
nothing
How did America contribute to World War 1 before 1917?
America contributed to World War 1 before 1917 by supplying the warring countries with military goods. This led to an economic boom that sustained America's war spending when it eventually entered the war.
Pacific island group obtained from Germany now a us territory?
About 98% sure it was the Marshall Islands. Spain sold them to Germany in the 1800's, and I think they were awarded to Japan after World War 1, and captured by the US in World War 2. If Spain had kept this island group instead of selling it to Germany, the Marshalls would have become US territory earlier, in the Spanish-American War of 1898.
What are three acquistions that greatly expanded the territory of America before the Civil War?
The territories acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Texas. California, Arizona and New Mexico.
What does colonial rivalry mean?
It means world war 1 or world war 2 but it means wars Colonial rivalry is tension between country, its not actually war. Its the tension before the war starts.
Following World War 2 who held almost 95 percent of African territory.?
World War 2 was the war fought between 1939 and 1945. After World War 2 most of the African territory was held by Great Britain and France.
What was the name of turkey before 1923?
Turkey did not exist before World War I, but the country whose territory would become Turkey post-war and was ruled by Turks prior to the war was the OTTOMAN EMPIRE.
What was the territory like after World War 1?
euorpey
Was Nevada a state colony or territory before it became a state?
it was a territory and became a state in the civil war
Who ruled the Vietnam territory from 1887 to the beginning of World War 2 and after World War 2?
France
What was the effect of appeasement with Hitler before world war 2?
Effects after appeasing Adolf Hitler after his invasion of Rhinelade, was that: He began to declare territory and began to take more countries, which resulted in the beginning World War II.
How did post World War 1 treaties affect national borders in Europe and Asia?
Austria and Hungary became two states, with considerably less territory than before the war.
Airplanes used before war in the air?
scout enemy territory
Who occupied the territory along the st. Lawrence river before the French and Indian War?
The French had occupied the territory
Who lost more territory in World War 1?
the Germans
What was Germany's and France's relationship like before the war?
Very poor. These two nations had fought each other on numerous occasions. Millions had died. Territory annexed or lost, cities destroyed, etc. After World War Two, because of peace & security, these two nations are on much better terms.
