Topic 6: Age of Imperialism
The policy of one country's political, economic, or cultural domination over other lands and territories.
Imperialism
A static form of warfare characterized by forces digging in and creating fortified positions
Trench Warfare
What type of leaders began to pop up shortly after the end of WWI?
Totalitarian Leaders/Dictators
The fascist dictator of Germany during the 1930s and 40s
Adolf Hitler
What form of government has had trouble establishing itself in South America?
The belief that a country's purpose is to protect its people's identity and culture. For some this may also include the expansion of that culture.
Nationalism
Economically, what did Russia become after the Russian Revolution and its transition into the Soviet Union
Communist
This policy used by European powers allowed Hitler to expand Germany's power and influence with little pushback, even though he had broken the Treaty of Versailles.
Appeasement
Japan's surprise attack against the US navy, dragging America into WWII.
Pearl Harbor
The current president of Russia, he became leader not long after the fall the Soviet Union
Vladimir Putin
An American policy that discouraged European intervention in the Americas.
Monroe Doctrine
What were three factors that contributed to the start of WWI?
Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and/or forming of alliances
Any centralized authoritarian, non-communist, government whose policies glorify the state and are destructive to human rights.
Fascism
What two economic systems was the Cold War fought over?
Communism and Capitalism
A term that refers to the spread of nuclear weapons among different countries and non-state actors.
Nuclear Proliferation
This king of Ethiopia modernized his country, adopting Western technology. Thanks to this, Ethiopia was able to defeat the invading Italian army. Who was this king?
Menelik II
What specific event caused the start of WWI?
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
A government that regulates every aspect of citizens lives
Totalitarianism
A worldwide organization created to address global issues and settle disputes without the need for conflict.
United Nations
The process of national economies, politics, cultures, and societies becoming more and more linked with and/or dependent on other nations throughout the world.
Globalization
This queen of Hawaii sought to prevent further foreign influence in her country. She attempted to reduce benefits for American businesses, such as Dole. However, she ultimately failed
Liliuokalani
This document required Germany to take responsibility for World War I, pay reparations for the damages, and limit the size of its military
Treaty of Versailles
Collectivization
US foreign policy for the early years of the Cold War. It involved keeping communism from expanding to other countries.
Containment
This country has been a threat in recent times, with it very openly working towards acquiring nuclear weapons.
North Korea or Iran