Imperialism
Imperialism P2
The Russian Revolution
World War I
Totalitarian Dictatorships
100
This nation imperialized most of the world.
What is Great Britain?
100
Define imperialism.
What is when a strong country conquers and takes over a weaker country for resources.
100
This is..
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
100
This was the Treaty that ended World War I.
What is the Treaty of Versaillies?
100
Totalitarian dictatorships were established in 3 countries under these 3 men.
The Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin.
Italy under Benito Mussolini
Germany under Adolf Hitler.
200
British began smuggling this drug into China..
What is opium?
200
These are the areas where trade was controlled by different European nations..
What is the spheres of influence?
200
Joseph Stalin wanted to modernize (update) the industry and agriculture of the Soviet Union with this policy
What is the five year plan?
200
Name TWO ways Germany was punished after WWI
In the Treaty of Versailles, it states,
Germany was forced to accept blame (guilt) for causing World War
Germany was forced to pay 30 billion dollars in war reparations
Germany had to reduce (decrease) the size of its military.
Germany was forced to give up some of its lands.
200
Russia was formally known as..
What is Soviet Union?
300
Over 90% of Africa was taken over by European countries that raced to take over the continent.
What is the Scramble for Africa?
300
This was the idea that it was natural for strong countries (like the European nations) to take over weaker countries (like nations in Africa and Asia).
What is social darwinism?
300
These were TWO causes of the Russian Revolution
Heavy military losses (casualties) in World War I
Stressful economic conditions [food and fuel shortages]
Opposition to the czar
The events of Bloody Sunday
300
These were the M.A.I.N causes of World War I?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
300
This is when the leader ends freedom of speech in their countries by strictly controlling the media (newspapers, radio, and television) of their nation.
What is censorship?
400
Rebellion in which India tried to gain independence from Great Britain (England).
What is the Sepoy Mutiny?
400
Rebellion in which China tried to gain independence from the various European nations that controlled them.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
400
Joseph Stalin took away food from the people causing 3 million people to die in a famine in this place.
What is Ukraine?
400
This was the event that started WWI
What is the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?
400
Many people elected totalitarian dictators to power because..
What is promised solution to economic problems such as inflation (rising prices), unemployment, and restored nationalism?
500
Name TWO causes of imperialism
Christianity
Social Darwinism
Industrial Revolution
Advanced Weapons
500
This is the period in Japanese history when Japan began to rapidly modernization and westernization.
What is the Meiji Restoration?
500
In this type of economy: the government (instead of individuals) owns businesses, makes business decisions, and sets prices.
What is Command (or Communist) economy?
500
These countries were part of the central powers.
What is Germany, Turkey, Austria-Hungary?
500
This was the intergovernmental organization whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
What is the League of Nations?