Capitalism
Industrial Revolution in England Part 1
Industrial Revolution in England Part 2
Imperialism in Africa/China
Imperialism in India
Imperialism in Japan
Russian Revolution
World War I
America Joins the War/End of WWI
100
What is Capitalism?
It is being able to own a company without government interference.
100
Why is England running out of land?
Population Boom
100
What is Mass Production?
People are able to get products faster and more efficiently.
100
What are the 3 forms of Imperialism? Describe them.
Colony-Direct control
Protectorate- Indirect control
Sphere of Influence- Exclusive Trade rights
100
India is known as the __________ for England for the amount of wealth it brings.
Jewel in the Crown
100
For a long time, the Emperor of Japan was seen as a symbol. Who was really in charge of Japan?
Shoguns
100
What is a Czar and who is the Czar of Russia entering WWI?
King of Russia
Nicholas Romanov II
100
WWI started with the Assassination of this Duke, heir to the throne of Austria.
Franz Ferdinand
100
Why did America decide not to join the war right away?
Want to stay neutral/not their problem
200
What is the definition of competitive markets? Provide an example.
Any two companies who compete for consumers while selling the same/similar products
iPhone vs Android
Netflix Vs Hulu
Walmart Vs Target
McDonalds Vs Burger King
200
Why are people living longer than before?
Better standard of living/vaccines
200
What is the problem with Mass Production?
People lost their jobs in the textile industry, forced to work in the factories.
200
This country is responsible for starting imperialism in Africa when they go to look for rubber.
Belgium
200
What are some of the resources India provides for England? (Need at least 4)
Indigo, Jute, Cotton, Coffee, Tea, Opium
200
Why does Japan not want to modernize?
Wants to keep their own culture.
200
What 3 major issues the Czar faces that turn the people against him Need all 3 for credit.
Bloody Sunday
Joining WWI
Leaving his German Wife in charge of Russia
200
What is Trench Warfare?
When armies are forced to dig in because they face superior firepower.
200
Germany declared unrestricted Submarine warfare. What doe the Germans call these submarines?
U-Boats
300
When one market controls the entire company.
Monopoly
300
Daily Double *For every correct answer add 300 points* (Total of 4 up to 1200 points)
Why is England able to start the Industrial Revolution?
Exploration brought in new resources
Strongest Navy
Political Stability
Growth of Private Investment
300
Wealthy people who own the factories.
Bourgeoisie
300
This meeting is where 14 European Nations meet to divide up Africa without the consent of the people of Africa.
Berlin Conference
300
This Company works as a third party for England to control the trade.
East India Trading Company
300
Who is responsible for forcing Japan to open trade with the West?
United States *Matthew Perry*
300
Who is responsible for creating the Soviet Union?
Vladimir Lenin
300
This country is forced to leave the war because of Germany's superior firepower.
Russia
300
Germany sinks this merchant ship killing 130 Americans. Woodrow Wilson says Germany must apologize and stop attacking ships if they want the U.S. to stay neutral. What was the name of this ship?
Lusitania
400
What is free enterprise?
Being able to sell a product without the government telling you what you can and can't sell. Able to set your own prices.
400
What are the Three Factors of Production (Need all 3)
Land, Labor, Capital
400
What are the factory conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?
Work 14-16 hour days
No sick leave
No medical leave
Child Labor
400
This poem is used as propaganda to persuade the citizens of powerful countries why they need to imperialize weaker nations.
White Man's Burden
400
When the Sepoy rebelled, England is forced to make them a direct colony resulting in what is known as the _______ period.
British Raj
400
Emperor Meiji used Selective Borrowing. What is Selective Borrowing, and what does he borrow?
Borrowing the best ideas for his country
Industrialization from England
Education system from U.S.
Military from U.S.
400
This political party is the Workers Party of Russia called the Bolsheviks but later changed their name to the ___________.
Communist Party
400
Austria Hungary
Russia
Japan
400
Woodrow Wilson came up with a plan to share the blame and try to bring the world closer together and not just blame one country. What is the name of this plan?
14 Point Plan
500
How do Consumers benefit Capitalism?
Consumers can drive prices for companies influencing the prices.
500
What are at least 3 inventions from the industrial revolution?
Spinning Jenny
Cotton Gin
Steam Engine
Steam Boat
Trains
500
What is the term for government taking a hands-off approach to personal businesses? Coined by Adam Smith
Laissez faire
500
China operates as a Sphere of Influence for England. What goods does China provide for England?
Tea, Silk, Porcelain
500
Why does the "Sun Never Set on the British Empire"?
England has control over majority of the world
500
Japan challenged China for power in the Pacific and ultimately won the ability to imperialize Korea. What is the name of this War?
Sino-Japanese War
500
The second in command takes over the Soviet Union when the previous leader dies.
Joseph Stalin
500
What are the 3 major battles fought on the Western Front?
Battle of the Marne
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Verdun
500
Treaty ending WWI
Treaty of Versailles
600
What is the difference between Capitalism and communism?
Capitalism-Government does not have a say in private business
Communism- Government controls all aspects of businesses
600
What are the key contributions of the Industrial Revolution? (4)
Mass Production of goods
More people can now work in factories
Workers rights and end Child Labor
People can now own their own businesses on a larger scale
600
What is Marxism?
Values workers as the backbone of the government, should value factory workers higher than doctors and lawyers
600
Why did China decide they no longer wanted to trade with England? What was it called when China did not want to be influenced by Western Culture? (Need both parts to get the points)
Does not want Opium in the country
Boxer Rebellion
600
What reason do the Sepoy give for rebelling?
Religious reasons for how the Company is treating them.
600
Russia fights with Japan over making Korea a buffer zone so Japan can not move in on Russia. Russia loses this war and shows Japan is now a world power. What is the name of this War?
Russo-Japanese War
600
Who represents the Red army and who represents the white army in the Russian Civil War?
Red army- Communist party and commoners of Russia
White army- Wealthy class supported by France, England, U.S.A.
600
What are the MAIN Causes of WWI and explain them.
Militarism- Glorification of War, Arms race, New military Technologies
Alliances- Secret treaties
Imperialism- Countries taking advantage of weaker countries' resources, Increasing competition between countries
Nationalism- Extreme pride in ones own country
600
The Treaty of Versailles puts all the blame on Germany saying the must_______ (4 answers).
Limit their army
Payback for the war
Lose the majority of its territory
Take responsibility for the war