Imperialism
Name 2 imperial nations, and the land they imperialized
Great Britain - parts of Africa, India
France - parts of Africa, Southeast Asia
Germany - parts of Africa
Japan - China, Southeast Asia
Russia - Nearby territories in Asia
United States - Central and South America
World War I began for a number of reasons, but in particular, 4 (M-A-I-N). What was the main cause of WWI, beginning with the letter "M"?
Militarism
Who was the dictator of Germany from 1933-1945?
Adolf Hitler
What is the term for the competing countries during the Cold War, and who are they?
Superpowers (United States and Soviet Union)
How have countries used propaganda throughout history?
To advance their own cause, or hurt their enemy's
At the height of imperialism, what percentage of the world (land and population) did Great Britain control?
5%
15%
25%
50%
25%! Wow!
World War I began for a number of reasons, but in particular, 4 (M-A-I-N). What was the main cause of WWI, beginning with the letter "A"?
Alliances
Name 2 reasons why Germany was upset with WWI's Treaty of Versailles
- War Guilt Clause
- Reparations
- Loss of territories
- Demilitarization
How did the Soviet Union and the United States fight during the Cold War?
- Indirectly
- Through Proxy Wars
- In the Third World
Who was the dictator of Italy during WWII?
Benito Mussolini
What was a social motivation for imperialism?
The spread of religion OR to civilize people seen as inferior
World War I began for a number of reasons, but in particular, 4 (M-A-I-N). What was the main cause of WWI, beginning with the letter "M"?
Imperialism
Name 3 of the Allies during WWII, and 3 of the Axis Powers
Allies: USA, Great Britain, France, Canada, Russia, Australia
Axis Powers: Japan, Italy, Germany
Why were the Soviet Union and United States enemies during the Cold War
Different ideologies
Paternalism is when people treat others as...
Children/inferior
What was an economic motivation for imperialism?
Resources
World War I began for a number of reasons, but in particular, 4 (M-A-I-N). What was the main cause of WWI, beginning with the letter "N"?
Nationalism
What is the term for a conflict in which the participating countries devote all their resources to the war effort?
Total War
What type of government/economy did the Soviet Union have, and what type of government /economy did the United States have during the Cold War?
Soviet Union - Communist Dictatorship
United States - Capitalist Democracy
The competition between the Soviet Union and United States during World War II over who had the most weapons was called the...
Arms race
What is the term for a foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities?
Sphere of influence
Name at least one of the Allies during WWI, and at least one of the Central Powers
Allies: Great Britain, France, Russia, and the USA
Central Powers: Germany and Austria-Hungary
Name a lasting result of World War II
- The creation of the United Nations
- The emergence of the United States as a global superpower
- The Cold War
- Nuclear Proliferation
Name a proxy war through which the United States and USSR compete?
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
Name one way that countries COOPERATE in the world today, instead of COMPETE?
The United Nations
Alliances like NATO
Trade
Foreign aid and assistance