Define a nation
A group of people who share a common history, culture or language and who live in the same area.
Why did people move to cities?
For better jobs
Define Gunboat diplomacy
The use or threat of military force, especially naval, to advance negotiations.
Define liberalism
Philosophy that values individual rights, liberty, equality, and democracy.
When did it began?
Began in mid-late 1700s
What main European empires take part in the “scramble of Africa”?
Britain, France, Germany, Belgium
Who popularized nationalism across Europe as he conquered it?
Napoleon
Define industrialization
The change from making goods by hand to using machines and factories.
Why was the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?
Gave U.S. global economic and Naval control
which nations were unified because of the 18th century nationalis?
Germany and Italy
What was the benefit for steel?
Steel improved and made strong materials cheaper.
What was the “century of humiliation“?
Period of foreign domination and internal weakness in China (1839-1949)
Which empire weakened because 18th century nationalism?
Austria
What is a invention from industrialization revolution?
-Cotton gin
-steam engine
-electricity
-Steel
Impact of the Berlin conference (1884-85)
Divided Africa among European powers and created artificial bo ignoring different culture.