World War 1
What event triggered (began) WW1?
Assassination (murder) of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What war helped cause anger that led to the Russian Revolution?
World War 1
What conference divided Africa among European powers in 1885?
The Berlin Conference
What drug did Britain illegally sell to China?
Opium
Which country was blamed for WW1? (War Guilt Clause)
Germany
What were the two big alliances in Europe before WW1?
Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy); Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia)
Which Russian leader gave up (abdicated) his rule during the revolution?
Czar Nicholas II
What was Social Darwinism?
belief that some races are better than others
What were Spheres of Influence?
A. areas of China controlled by locals
B. areas of China controlled by foreign countries
areas of China controlled by foreign countries
Which treated ended WW1?
Treaty of Versailles
What is nationalism?
Pride/strong support for your own country (ex. You are from France. France is the best!)
What slogan did Lenin use to get support?
Peace, Land, Bread
What is it called when foreign leaders rule a colony with no self-rule given to locals? (indirect or direct control?)
direct control
What rebellion tried to remove foreign influence in China around 1900?
Boxer Rebellion
What happened to many empires after WW1?
they broke up
Why is WW1 considered total war?
Countries used ALL resources and people to win.
What leader came into power AFTER Lenin died? (He was a dictator.)
Josef Stalin
for raw materials and new markets
Why did Britain sell opium to China?
A. to improve trade balance
B. to addict the entire nation
C. to take away Spheres of Influence
to improve the trade balance
What organization was created to stop future wars? L.O.N.
League of Nations
How did industrialization change warfare in WW1?
Newer, deadlier weapons (ex. machine guns, gas, airplanes)
What type of government did the Bolsheviks create after the revolution? (Bolsheviks = army that supported Lenin)
Communist government
What did the arrival of Commodore Perry do to Japan (during the Mejii Restoration)?
It made them industrialize
What happened after the Boxer Rebellion failed?
Foreign nations increased control in China
What was Woodrow Wilson (US President)'s goal after WW1?
Peace and cooperation