Vocabulary
the extension of a nation’s power over other lands.
Who is Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles ?
What is Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
In 1800, only two societies in this area were ruled by Europeans
The British East India Company hired Indian soldiers
a political unit that depends on another government for its protection.
the leader of an independence movement that was originally against the Spanish but continued under the United States
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
Germany could have a small action against Russia while most of the German army would carry out a rapid invasion of France.
What is the The Schlieffen Plan?
extended its control over Cambodia, Annam, Tonkin, and Laos to create the Union of French Indochina.
The British government ruled India directly through a British official known as a
colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status
active in the Independence movement. He set up the movement based on nonviolent resistance.
fighting from ditches protected by barbed wire
Europeans sold manufactured goods in exchange for West Africans natural resources such as
Did not immediately call for independence but rather more power in the governing process.
The unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols.
heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated in Sarajevo
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
the Russian army moved into eastern Germany but was decisively defeated
In 1854 Ferdinand de Lesseps signed a contract to start building the
Poor effect on the economic situation of many Indians
Encouraged Indian farmers to grow cotton rather than food which led to 30 million Indians dying of starvation between 1800 and 1900.
Disrespected the Indian culture
German advance was halted on July 18. 140,000 American troops had just arrived which refreshed the Allied forces.
officially recognized both British and German claims in East Africa and Portugal received a clear claim to Mozambique.
Brought order and stability to a badly divided society
A new school system was set up but it was only for elite, upper class Indians.
Trains arrived in India shortly after Britain