Imperalism
Define: Imperialism
A policy in which large or powerful countries seek to extend their influence and authority beyond their own border
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
To avoid conflict among European powers over the colonization and the establishment of new European colonies in Africa
What event is often considered the “spark” that started World War I?
Assassination of the heir to the Austria-Hungary throne by a Serbian nationalist
Why did German U-boats sink Allied merchant ships?
To cut off supplies to Britain
Define: secular
Decisions are made without religious influence
Why did armed resistance by Africans and Asians against imperial powers often fail?
Lack of modern weapons compared to imperial powers
Who were the sepoys in colonial India?
Indian soldiers recruited by the British East India Company to maintain control and expand territories
How did alliances contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
They pulled many countries into war after one conflict began
What is the main goal of wartime propaganda?
Influence public opinion -- get people to turn on a certain group, give money to the cause, or volunteer for service
Mohandas Gandhi’s approach to resisting British rule in India?
Satyagraha, or nonviolent resistance
What was the significant political impact of artificial borders during imperialism?
They often divided or grouped ethnic and cultural groups without regard for their existing boundaries
What was the outcome of the First Opium War (1839–1842) between Britain and China?
The British easily defeated Chinese forces because of superior technology and resources.
What type of warfare defined much of World War I?
Trench warfare
How did women’s work during the war affect their rights after?
It helped them gain voting rights in many countries
What was the purpose of the Balfour Declaration (1917)?
Promised Jews a homeland in Palestine
What enabled Europeans to explore Africa’s interior during the 1800s?
New medical advances and technologies like river steamships
What was the goal of the Boxer Uprising (1899–1900) in China?
To eliminate foreign influence and their technology from China
What was "No Man’s Land"?
Deadly, barren area between trenches
What led to Russia’s exit from WWI?
Russian Revolution of 1917
Why did Japanese nationalists push for expansion into Manchuria?
It was rich in resources
This nation, along with Liberia, was the only African nation to preserve independence during the Age of Imperialism:
Ethiopia
How did Japan's victories over China and Russia impact its global standing?
Japan's victories, fueled by rapid modernization, enhanced its image on the global stage and demonstrated it could rival Western powers
What is conscription?
Mandatory military service (The Draft)
When did the armistice ending World War I take effect?
November 11, 1918, at 11 A.M. (11/11/18 @ 11)
What did the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do?
Banned the production and sale of alcohol