The __ was the alliance of germany, italy, and japan during world war 2.

The Axis was the name of the Japan-Germany-Italy alliance in WW2. Their opposition were called "The Allies".

the soviet union wanted to impose communist governments in eastern europe.

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.