1. The War of the World: 20th Century
Conflict and The Descent of the West
By: Tamara Cotta

2. World War 1
The assassination of the Arch Duke of Austria is what is thought to have been the
catalyst for the first World War.
Germany, Russia, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empire had been severely
militarily and politically defeated
The League of Nations was formed in attempt to stop anymore blood being shed in
the future

3. Korean War
This war was
between North and
South Korea
After the Pacific War
and World War II,
Korea was divided
by the Allies in
which ultimately
caused the conflict
between the two
The two sides were
aided by separate
forces in which is
said to have
demonstrated
strategies from both
World Wars

4. The Cold War
This war was generally fought between the Soviet Union and the United Stated and
its Allies
The Cold War was characterized by its volatile uprisings such as the Korean War, the
Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, etc.
In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed, ending the Cold War, making the United States
the strongest power

5. China’s Rise
China’s rise of
economic growth
and diplomacy
characterize
Ferguson’s view into
the future
It is said that the
end of the Western
driven world is
coming to an end as
the hard driven east
is coming to gain
power over the west