European Imperialism
Africa and China
Combatants of World War I
Technology and World Warfare I
Politics of World War I
100
Please define "imperialism."
What is "The domination of a country, politically, economically or socially, by another."
100
This evil practice helped to weaken African kingdoms by kidnapping young men and women.
What is slavery?
100
This international empire was spurred by German atrocities in Belgium into WWI
What is Great Britain
100
This military strategy was used on the Western Front and became the hallmark of WWI.
What is Trench Warfare.
100
This idea refers to a strong identification with one's country.
What is nationalism.
200
This idea claimed that Europeans were more evolved than others, and were justified in ruling over them.
What is Social Darwinism.
200
This war was fought over Britain's right to sell a dangerous drug in China
What is the Opium War?
200
This newly-unified nation got involved in WWI to help it's only ally, Austria-Hungary.
What is Germany
200
This cause of WWI is defined as the glorification of a country's armed forces, and the investment of money in new war technology.
What is Militarism
200
This refers to the political agreements made before WWI which draws many of the countries of Europe into WWI.
What is the Alliance System.
300
This Asian nation "westernizes," and becomes more like Europe so they will not be conquered.
What is Japan?
300
This revolt is one of the most violent in human history, claiming over 20 million lives.
What is the Taipeng Rebellion?
300
The northern part of this powerful country was the site of much of the trench warfare of WWI.
What is France.
300
This weapon was so cruel, that it was used only during WWI and then outlawed as a weapon of war.
What is poison gas. (Mustard/Chlorine Gas).
300
What event in the Atlantic Ocean convinced Americans they needed to get involved in WWI?
What is the Sinking of the Lusitania
400
Why were France, Germany and Great Britain most successful in the age of Imperialism?
What is strong central government, powerful armies/navies or money from the Industrial Revolution.
400
This event, held in 1886, divided Africa between the nations of Europe
What is the Berlin Conference.
400
This "sleeping giant" struggled to compete with other nations due to outdated weapons and suffered massive losses.
What is Russia
400
The unrestricted use of this weapon in the Atlantic by Germany angered many Americans.
What are submarines (U-Boats).
400
During the peace process, what did the Allies want to do to Germany?
What is punish, weaken, damage or keep Germany from declaring war again.
500
This was the idea that Europe was doing other countries a favor by "helping" to "civilize" them and make them more European
What is Paternalism?
500
This was the policy where Europeans could not go to Chinese courts, but were sent back to Europe for weaker sentences.
What is Extraterritoriality?
500
Russia's "Little Brother," This country encouraged the terrorism that would set off WWI.
What is Serbia
500
These 2 weapons, first developed and tested in WWI, would play a major role in future wars, especially WWII.
What are planes and tanks.
500
This tiny country is invaded by Germany in order to get around France's strong defense
What is Belgium?
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