Motives for Imperialism
Which motive for imperialism is being described?
"France built its empire on the idea that it was helping to civilize those it colonized"
Racism
Who's assassination started WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why was it important that the United States joined the war when they did?
Russia had recently dropped out of the war and they provided fresh troops and morale.
Which of the MAJOR countries in WWI had the lowest amount of deaths? Why was their death toll so low?
The United States - they joined the war very late.
Which motive for imperialism is being described?
"Germany occupied Eastern African territory in order to disrupt Britain's control of the continent and make its empire weaker"
Nationalism
What is 'indirect rule'?
In a colony, placing the people in charge who have lived there already. They govern as they are told.
What does it mean for a country to "mobilize"?
To prepare its troops and weaponry for war, especially by getting them to where the fighting will take place.
What main countries made up the "Central Powers" and the "Triple Entente" or "Allied Powers"?
Central: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Allied: France, Russia, Britain, United States
Which country do you think was most affected by the war and why?
This is where an answer would be if there was one correct answer, but there is not. This is an opinion-based question! As long as you explain yourself, it's hard to get this one wrong. Good work!
Which motive for imperialism is being described?
"Malaysia was a special focus for the British because they were in desperate need for rubber"
Industrialization and Capitalism
What is the "White Man's Burden"?
The idea that it is the duty of white people to civilize people with darker skin color. It was a motive and justification for imperialism.
What 2 countries had a conflict between each other, which led to them declaring war and calling on their allies to help?
Austria-Hungary and Serbia
Why did World War I turn into trench warfare?
Defense was dominant: machine guns and other weaponry made fighting in the open extremely deadly
France at about 4.3%
Which motive for imperialism is being described?
"Maintaining control on an empire was much easier when using the telegram to communicate to the colonies"
Technology
How did Mahatma Gandhi protest British rule in India, and how successful was he?
His protests were based on absolute non-violence. As more people joined the protest, they were eventually successful in gaining independence from Great Britain.
How did industrialization make this war different any wars previously seen?
It introduced all new technology: machine guns, planes, u-boats, mines, grenades, poison gas, etc.
Explain WHY the Germans created the Schlieffen Plan and how it worked out for them:
It was meant to prevent a 2-front war by taking out France quickly while Russia mobilized. It got Great Britain involved because Germany invaded Belgium, so Germany could not take out France quickly enough.
What was the War Guilt Clause?
The term in the Treaty of Versailles where Germany had to accept full blame for the war
Which motive for imperialism is being described?
"The neighborhood was taken by a surprise when a businessman hired soldiers to storm their homes and take their land."
Men on the Spot
Describe the role of Social Darwinism in fueling racism and imperialism:
Survival of the fittest applied to people and society. Weaker groups were seen as naturally meant to be taken over by stronger groups, which fueled imperial thought.
What were the 5 main causes of the Great War?
MANIA: Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Assassination
Describe life in the trenches for soldiers:
Trenches were disease-ridden, soldiers were often extremely bored, they lost part of their humanity, dirty, rats, dangerous.
What are reparations, and how was Germany affected by them in the Treaty of Versailles?
Payments made for damages done in the past. Germany had to pay billions for their part in the war.