Definitions
Define: Nationalism
A sense of unity, love and pride for the country you reside in
What were the 3 main causes of the Spanish American war?
1. The cuban rebellion
2. American investment in Cuba
3. U.S.S Maine
4. Yellow Journalism
What type of government was established in Russia following the revolution?
Communism
Who was the opium wars between? Who won?
The opium wars was between China and Great Britain. Great Britain won and it led to more European influence in Eastern affairs.
The United States purchasing Alaska from Russia is an example of what?
Diplomacy
Define: Imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
What did role did the Spanish American war play in beginning American imperialism?
The U.S gained Guam, Puerto Rico & the Philippines from their treaty with the Spanish prompting the U.S to expand globally
The Russian law making body was known as:
The Duma
List 3 causes of the Russian Revolution
1. Conditions of the peasants
2. Public being frustrated with the Tsar
3. Russo-Japanese war
What is the economic name for the system Russia has following their revolution?
Socialism
Define: Yellow Journalism
Exaggerated headlines in the press that made people buy papers even if it wasnt entirely true
Describe working conditions during the industrial revolution in America
Workers were paid very little, worked long hours in extremely dangerous conditions
The Chinese revolution of 1911 changed their government from imperial rule to....
A republic
List one cause and one effect of the Meiji Restoration?
1. The United States and General Perry
2. Brought back the imperial under Emperor Meiji
How did the book: The Jungle influence change during the industrial revolution
Showed the horrors of industrial america and encouraged social change for workers and quality of food
Define: Diplomacy
Managing international relationship through conversation with representatives
Who were the primary workers in industrial factories? (where did they come from)
Immigrants who had just moved to America( Irish & German)
What is the "invisible hand"
It is a metaphor for unseen forces that move the economy?
What was the major reason for the boxer rebellion?
The Chinese were fighting against foreign influence and against christianity
What was the name of the political party that assumed control over russia following the revolution?
The Bolsheviks
Define: Monroe Doctrine
A statement to the rest of the world promising that the U.S would act as the police for the western hemisphere and not tolerate any attempted otherthrows
List 3 pros and 3 cons of the industrial revolution
1. Pros Better technology, improved wages, urbanization
2.Pollution, poor living/ working conditions, low wages
List the type of government AND economy that the U.S practices
1. Democracy
2. Capitalism
Describe the cause and effect of the Russo-Japanese War
Cause of the war: The russians promised to protect China in return for resources and this upset Japan
Effect of the war: First time an Eastern country had beaten a European power - was a turning point for Russia and led to Russian Revolution
Who made up the military/nobility of Japans social class?
The samuraii