Nationalism
What is nationalism?
Strong identification with and pride in a nation or group of people.
What is imperialism?
The policy of extending a nation's rule and power over other lands.
What is the event that sparked WWI?
What is assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which African country successfully resisted Italian imperialism and colonization?
Ethiopia
List a way nationalism can be destructive
Imperialism: Powerful countries exploiting other countries for their resources, Forced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation's majority culture, Ethnic cleansing, The rise of extreme nationalistic movements, etc.
What was the "Scramble for Africa"?
The Scramble for Africa was the invasion, conquest, and colonization of most of Africa by seven Western European powers during the late 19th century and early 20th century
Where was the majority of WWI fought; land, air, or sea?
Land; in the trenches!
(Air and sea battles occurred as well)
You see a bear, a lion, and a bald eagle in a political cartoon. Which nations do they represent?
Russia, Great Britain, United States
List a way nationalism can be constructive
People within a nation overcoming their differences for the common good, Overthrow of colonial rule, Democratic ideals in nations throughout the world, Competition among nations spurring scientific and technological advances, etc.
What was the name of the company that worked as an imperialist power in India?
British East India Company
What years did WWI begin AND end?
1914 to 1918
Which of the following revolutions were against an imperialist power?
American, French, Haitian, Latin American
American (Britain), Haitian (France), and Latin American (Spain and Portugal)
The unification of which TWO countries resulted in increased nationalism in Europe?
Germany and Italy
What enabled Britain to conquer nearly 25% of the globe by the early 1900s?
The Industrial Revolution! (which was enabled by imperialism and colonialism)
What 3 countries were part of the Triple Entente?
Britain, France, Russia
What was the name of the period of direct British control in India after the East India Company?
The Raj / The British Raj
How did rising nationalism change where people's loyalty lay?
People grew to believe that their greatest loyalty should NOT be to a king/empire, but to a nation of people who share a common history and culture.
What products did Britain desire from China, and how did they get what they wanted as an imperialist power?
Porcelain, silk, and most importantly, TEA! They sold opium from India to China and then utilized their naval power to win the Opium wars, requiring China to open their ports and trading to Europe
What 3 countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
What is the name of the national personification of England and Britain (think the Uncle Sam of England)
John Bull