World History Topics

World War I, also known as the Great War, occurred from 1914 to 1918 and involved many of the world’s major powers, divided into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers.

World War II, from 1939 to 1945, was the largest and deadliest conflict in history, involving over 30 countries and resulting in significant global changes.

In January 1917, Germany sent a secret message to Mexico known as the Zimmermann Telegram. This message suggested that if the United States joined World War I against Germany, Mexico should ally with Germany.