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The First World War eventually came to an end in 1918.
Germany appeared to be making a recovery during the 1920s.
The Nazis had to use a range of methods to keep control of the German people.
Tsar Nicholas II often responded to threats to his rule with violence.
Stalin was prepared to be ruthless to win and maintain power.
Not everyone in America benefited from the boom of the 1920s.
The New Deal dominated the 1930s in the United States.
By the end of 1941, Germany had suffered few setbacks in the war.
From 1943, events in the war began to go against the Axis powers.
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There were many forces at work in the unification of Italy.
War played a part in German unification.
The late nineteenth century saw a surge in European imperialism.
Many countries contributed to the increase of tension in Europe before 1914.
The Versailles settlement had a range of consequences.
Many factors contributed to the outbreak of war in 1939.
Relations grew increasingly tense between the Great Powers after 1945.
Tension between Iran and Iraq culminated in war in 1980.
The First World War lasted longer than expected.
1918 brought defeat for Germany.
The Nazis used different tactics to gain support.
The Nazis controlled German society.
The Bolsheviks faced challenges in the aftermath of the revolution.
Stalin's rule had a strong impact on different groups.
The benefits of the 1920s' boom were not evenly distributed.
The American economy faced great difficulties in 1929.
Mao made great changes to China's economy and society.
Mao created a lasting impact on China.
The Second World War brought change to South Africa.
By the 1980s it was clear that apartheid was under pressure.
The formation of Israel created great tension.
The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) has achieved mixed results.
1848 was a year of great upheaval in Europe.
The path to Italian unification was not smooth.
Britain expanded its empire in the nineteenth century.
The years before 1914 were characterised by tension in Europe.
The Versailles settlement had different consequences for different countries.
Hitler's foreign policy involved Germany in developments in Europe.
The USA and USSR contributed to increased tensions in Europe after 1945.
Iraq's involvement in war had many consequences.
The stalemate on the Western Front was hard to break.
Germany's fortunes changed in 1918.
Many factors contributed to Hitler's rise to power.
The Nazi regime aimed to change society and the economy.
The Tsar ruled by autocratic means.
Stalin was determined to gain and keep control over the USSR.
The 1920s brought changes in American society.
The Wall Street Crash had political and social consequences.
Mao changed the economy and society in China.