Industrial Revolution
Why were farmers able to increase their agricultural production?
New machinery, crop rotation, and breeding the largest live-stock.
Why did imperialism happen?
The Industrial Revolution created a need for new trade markets and raw materials.
Reasons for WWl:
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
Who was the last Russian Czar?
Nicholas ll
What event started WWll?
The invasion of Poland.
How were workers treated at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
They worked long hours, treated poorly, and were underpaid.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting held by Europeans to discuss the division of Africa.
Why did Russia leave WWl?
They were short on supplies and the Russian revolution was happening.
Who were the Bolsheviks?
Radical Russian Revolutionaries and workers committed to bringing about a communist state.
How were Mussolini and Hitler connected?
They both were fascists and allies of each other.
How were factories conditions?
Dark and dangerous, often caused injuries.
Why did Europeans want to conquer Africa?
Raw materials, new trade markets, and Social Darwinism.
What sparked WWl?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who was Vlaadmir Lenin?
Leader of the Bolsheviks and took power over Russia after Nicholas ll.
What was Bataan Death March?
American and Philippine troops that were POWs taken by the Japanese and marched 50 miles to a camp.
Define Capitalism:
The economic idea of private ownership and a free market system.
What did the term "Jewel in the Crown" mean?
India, since it was the most valuable British colony.
Define Nationalism:
Loyalty and obedience to a nation or ethnic group.
Define Totalitarianism:
A government who has total control of a nation and denies citizens rights.
Which country lost the most lives?
USSR
Best definition of the Industrial Revolution.
The greatly increased output of machine made goods.
Define Geopolitics:
The taking of land for strategic reasons.
What were some new weapons of WWl?
Tanks, grenades, chemical weapons, U-boats, and planes.
What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution?
The Red Army won and made Russia a communist country.
Define Blitzkrieg:
Lightning fast warfare tactic used by Germany to quickly overwhelm opponents.