Imperialism & Nationalism
What is Nationalism?
Nationalism is a political ideology and movement characterized by a strong identification with one's own nation and a promotion of its interests.
What does the M stand for in the MAIN causes to WWI and how did it lead up to the War?
Militarism; The arms race led to large competition amongst nations to compete with one another.
What was the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic crash that lasted for about a decade.
Who was the one of the prominent leaders of the Indian Independence movement that represented the religious aspect of the movement?
Mohandas Gandhi
How did the Enlightenment affect the US?
Helped establish the government’s 3 branches, developed the Constitution, and guaranteed natural rights.
What is Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What does the A stand for in the MAIN causes to WWI and how did it lead up to the War?
Alliances; It led to nations banding together to go to war, drawing others in.
What were the consequences of World War I toward Germany?
The consequences of WWI was Germany trying to rebuild their country while being in debt, resulting in loss of territory including Ruhr Valley.
Which of the Peace Treaties that ended WWI were the German people most upset with?
Treaty of Versailles
What is Mercantilism?
It is the promotion of governmental regulation to a nation's economy at the cost of rival nations' powers, which is where a country strives to import goods as little as possible and export large amounts of goods.
What is Social Darwinism?
Social Darwinism was a concept that incorrectly related Darwin's theory of evolution to society.
What does the N stand for in the MAIN causes to WWI and how did it lead up to the War?
Nationalism; Led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and other conflicts.
How did the Great Depression lead to Germany initiating World War II?
The German economy fell, causing mass desperation, which led to Hitler’s uprising and WWII.
What Civil War was considered the prelude to WWII and saw many countries, namely Germany, Italy, and the USSR to lend weapons to their preferred side of the conflict?
Spanish Civil War
What is Humanism and what subjects did humanists study?
Humanism was based on the study of the classics; the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome. Humanists studied grammar, rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy, and history
How did Nationalism affect Germany and Italy?
Nationalism affected Germany and Italy by fundamentally shifting them from fragmented territories into unified nation-states in the late 1800s.
What does the I stand for in the MAIN causes to WWI and how did it lead up to the War?
Imperialism; Nations were seeking to expand at the expense of other nations.
What is totalitarianism?
Where the government holds absolute power and tries to control all aspects of citizens' lives
Which rebellion in the early 1800s resulted in an estimated death toll of around 20 million people?
Taiping Rebellion
What was the purpose and significance of the Crusades?
The purpose was to take back the Holy City of Jerusalem from the Muslims as well as keep the Muslim states from expanding further. It is significant because it was such a large-scale religious and political movement in history.
How did Social Darwinism relate to Imperialism?
Social Darwinism justified imperialism because it allowed nations to claim superiority over other less developed nations.
How was World War I different with technology and strategies compared to other previous wars?
They were making use of automatic weapons, they also mobilized the entire economy in order to help with the war effort, as well as increase their propaganda use.
How did the Great Depression lead to the rise of totalitarianism in Germany and Italy?
The Great Depression created widespread economic hardship and social unrest, this led to people seeking strong leaders to replace the current governments. This allowed fascist leaders to gain power. The fascist leaders sought to control every aspect of civilian life, right down to their thoughts.
Which invention gave Europeans the best ability to conquer the inland areas of Africa?
Medicine (Quinine, then later Penicillin)
What are the two main Islamic branches? How were they different? Which branch expanded more?
The two main Islamic branches are Sunni and Shia. Sunnis believe that any descendant of Muhammad’s tribe can lead and Shias believe that only Muhammad’s direct descendants should lead. Sunni continued to expand more.