Imperialism
Define geopolitics
The taking of land for strategic reasons
List the causes of WWI
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism
Define the term totalitarianism
A government who has total control of a nation and denies rights to citizens. Stalin and Lenin were totalitarian leaders.
What event started WWII?
German invasion of Poland.
Why were farmers able to increase their agricultural production?
They learned new techniques such as new machinery, crop rotation and breeding the largest live stock together in order to produce larger off spring.
Why did imperialism take place?
The Industrial Revolution created a need for new trade markets and more raw materials.
What spark started WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was Vlaadmir Lenin?
Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks, he took power when Nicholas was overthrown.
What role did the Treaty of Versailles have on the start of WWII?
Germany led by Hitler was angered by the treaty and wanted revenge also the League of Nations had failed.
What was the best definition of the Industrial Revolution?
The greatly increased output of machine made goods.
What was the Berlin Conference?
The Berlin Conference was a meeting held by European nations to discuss the dividing up of Africa. Africa was not considered.
In what ways was the Treaty of Versailles the bridge between the two world wars?
It had angered many countries and created a desire for revenge by Germany.
How well did Stalin’s Five Year plans work out
Not well as many starved to death as a result of poor agricultural planning, industry was emphasized.
What country lost the highest number of lives in WWII?
The USSR (Russia)
Define capitalism and socialism.
Capitalism is the economic idea of private ownership and the free market system. Socialism is public ownership where the government owns and plans part of the economy.
What made Liberia and Ethiopia unique in African history?
These were the only nations in Africa that kept their independence.
What was meant by “The powder keg of Europe
This was southeast Europe in the Balkan peninsula, the most dangerous area for a start of war
Who was in the Red Army, the White Army?
The Red army were the communists led by Lenin, the White Army were the anti communists who wanted to restore a monarchy.
What was VJ Day?
Sept 2-1945 as Japan formally surrendered ending WWII.
Define the term Laissez Faire
This means the government does not get involved in regulating or controlling the economy.
What happened at the Sepoy Mutiny?
The Sepoy were hired Indian soldiers who were to protect the East Indian company. They revolted forcing the British army to come in and break up the revolt. One year later the revolt was put down and Britain began direct rule.
How successful was the League of Nations
It did not work in large part because nations did not want to go to war again and did not enforce it. WWII was fought as evidence that it failed.
What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution?
The Red Army led by Lenin and Trotsky won the war and converted Russia into the USSR, a communist nation.
What was the Battle of Britain? What was the outcome?
An air battle started by Germany with the goal of preparing for an invasion of Great Britain, it failed as Great Britain won and Hitler had to call off his planned invasion.
Describe factory work conditions during the start of the Industrial Revolution.
Factories were dark and dangerous and often resulted in accidents and injuries.