Industrialization
Where did the Age of Industrialization begin?
Britain
What Nation became the largest empire in the world?
Britain
Where was Napoleon born?
Corsica
Which Tsar was a weak and inept ruler after his father the repressor and his grandfather the reformer?
Nicolas II
Japan wanted to avoid becoming like this nation under unfair treaties-
China
What were necessary for steam engines?
Iron and Coal
Why were European powers able to expand their empires so rapidly?
Technology, organization, no unified resistance
What gave Napoleon the opportunity to start to advance his military career and his ambition?
The French Revolution
The Tsar greatly damaged his reputation by having this man live in the palace as an official advisor-
Rasputin
What two things does Japan realize it needs in order to prosper as a nation?
Industry and Imperialism.
How long were work shifts in the factories during the time period?
12-16 hours
What happened to China?
Destabilized by the opium wars and divided between different powers.
What did Napoleon do to take control of the government?
coup d'etat
What triggered the first Revolution in 1905?
Bloody Sunday
What is the motto adopted by the Meiji government in regards to Western influence?
Japanese spirit, Western Technology
Why were children hired to work in factories?
They could be paid less and they could fit in small places adults couldn't.
What country was known as the Jewel of the Empire and Why?
India, the amount of money it made
What did Napoleon contribute in terms of politics/social issues?
Napoleonic code granted equal rights to all men and tried to bring an end to nepotism.
This man became a brutal dictator with the intent of making Russia into a communist paradise-
Vladimir Lenin
What American Admiral forces Japan to open up its borders?
Matthew Perry
What were side effects on cities caused by Industrialization?
Increased corruptions, urbanization, pollution and economic growth.
What were the driving forces behind Imperialism?
God, Gold and Glory
After his 100 days returning to office, what battle did Napoleon lose and where was he exiled to?
Waterloo, St Helena
After the February Revolution, The Duma is set up as a provisional government. Why are the Soviets determined to overthrow it?
They believe it represents upper class interests only, it was continuing the war with Germany, and was delaying economic and land reforms along with an official vote.
What are the results of the Russo-Japanese war?
Japan recognized as a world power, Japan, annexes Korea and contributes to the start of the Russian Revolution