Imperialism
What was the name of the company that began British control in India?
British East India Company.
What was the immediate spark of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Who was overthrown during the Russian Revolution?
Czar Nicholas II.
What treaty is most blamed for creating the anger that led to WWII?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Name the two superpowers in the Cold War.
The United States and the Soviet Union (Russia)
What rebellion in India was caused by religious and cultural disrespect?
The Sepoy Rebellion.
Define Militarism
The buildup of strong military forces in preparation for war.
What economic system replaced capitalism after the revolution?
Communism
Who were the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
What economic system did the U.S. support?
Capitalism
What did the Opium Wars show about China’s relationship with the Western Europe?
China was economically and militarily weaker.
TRIPLE PREOPARDY: The ending of WWI imposed what harsh terms on Germany?
1. Territory Loss
2. Massive Reparations
3. Demilitarization
TRIPLE PREOPARDY: Name 3 MAIN causes of the Russian Revolution
Poverty
Inequality
WWI Failure
What is appeasement?
Giving in to aggressor demands to avoid war.
What event brought the world closest to nuclear war
The Cuban Missile Crisis
What was the main cause of European colonization of Africa?
European demand for raw materials and new markets.
What alliance was Germany a part of?
The Triple Alliance
What leader took control after the revolution and created a totalitarian state?
Joseph Stalin
DOUBLE PREOPARDY: What ideologies did Hitler promote/represent?
FASCISM + RACIAL SUPERIORITY
QUADRUPLE PREOPARDY: How was the Cold War fought if there was no direct war?
1. proxy wars
2. espionage
3. propaganda
4. arms races.
DOUBLE PREOPARDY: Name two enduring issues connected to imperialism.
Desire for Power + Human Rights Violations
How did imperialism help lead to WWI?
Competition for colonies increased tension between nations/countries
DOUBLE PREOPARDY: What enduring issues are seen in the revolution?
DESIRE FOR POWER + INEQUITY
What two main enduring issues is reflected in the Holocaust and aggressive invasions?
Human Rights Violations + Conflict
TRIPLE PREOPARDY: What 3 MAIN enduring issues were central to the Cold War?
1. Desire for Power
2. Conflict
3. Impact of Ideas and Beliefs