🎓 1900s History Lecture (AP Euro Style – Clear + Connected)
Alright, today we’re walking through the major ideas, events, and conflicts of the 1900s, and how they all connect.
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## 🌍 Part 1: Causes of Conflict Before WWI
In the early 1900s, Europe was full of powerful ideas shaping how people thought:
- Social Darwinism (influenced by Charles Darwin):
People believed nations were in a “survival of the fittest” competition. Strong countries deserved to dominate weaker ones. This help