B1920thand21st

World War 1 of 1914 World War I was crucial in the lives of not only Europe but the entire World. The derivation of World War I was caused by the assassination of the French archduke, Franz Ferdinand. The assassination was placed in effect by an assembly of people called “The Black Hand”. This caused a conflict between Europe. World War I introduced many new technological advances to the world. New inventions such the tank along with that of new chemical warfare aided greatly in the war. The new use of aircrafts to fight was also very important. Along with militant advances, advance came with the telephone and wireless communication. Changes like greater government intervention and control, the rise in unemployment and technology was great in Europe after the First World War.

MLA: McKay, John P. __A History of Western Society__. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2003