Nationalism
What is nationalism?
Belief that people with a shared culture, language, or history should have their own nation.
What is industrialization?
The shift from handmade goods to machine-made goods.
What is imperialism?
When a country takes over another land for resources and power.
What is the start of World War I?
This event showed strong nationalism when a Serbian nationalist assassinated an Austrian archduke.
What is the spinning jenny (or power loom)?
This invention improved textile production dramatically.
What is Africa?
Continent most heavily colonized during New Imperialism.
What is Germany?
Country unified by leaders like Otto von Bismarck.
What is Great Britain?
Country where the Industrial Revolution began.
What is the Berlin Conference?
This meeting divided Africa among European powers.
Who are Slavic nationalists?
This group in the Balkans wanted independence from Austria-Hungary.
What is capitalism?
This system allowed factory owners to invest money to grow businesses.
What is Social Darwinism (or “White Man’s Burden”)?
Belief that Europeans were superior and should “civilize” others.
What is war or ethnic tension?
A negative effect of nationalism that can lead to conflict between countries.
What are poor working conditions (long hours, low pay, child labor)?
A negative effect of industrialization on workers.
What is loss of culture, resources, or independence?
A major effect of imperialism on colonized people.