World War I
What is militarism?
The belief of a government that a nation should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it.
What happened at Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese bombed a surprise attack on the US naval base
What were the dueling ideologies of the Cold War?
communism vs. capitalism
What was the Scramble for Africa?
the rapid colonization of Africa by European powers, mainly from 1880 to 1914, where they carved up the continent into their respective empires.
What was the Boxer Rebellion
The people in China known as The Boxers wanted to rebel against the Manchurians
What is the Zimmerman Note?
The secret diplomatic communication between Germany and Mexico, against the US
What was the Treaty Versailles? Who did it focus on?
It was a peace Treaty focused on Germany
What was the official end of the Cold War?
The dissolution of the USSR
What happened at the Berlin Conference?
A meeting of European powers to discuss the division of Africa among themselves.
What country controlled Indochina in the 1800s?
France
What alliance was made up by France, Russia and Great Britain in WWI?
The Triple Entente
Germany, Italy and Japan made what alliance in WWII?
The Axis Powers
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
It was a post WWII initiative by the US to aid in the economic recovery of Western Europe.
In what country did Gandhi lead successful, nonviolent resistance movement?
India
What country occupied Japan after WWII?
America
How many fronts did Germany fight on in WWI?
2 main fronts. The Western and the Eastern
What Japanese city was the first to be bombed during WWII?
Hiroshima
What is nationalism?
An ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state, often prioritizing national interests above all this.
What does the term "decolonization" refer to?
The process of gaining independence from colonial rule
In what country is the Suez Canal located?
Egypt
What were the results of Trench Warfare?
Devastating human loss
Which continent did not see military action during WWII?
Antarctica
Who coined the term Iron Curtain?
Winston Churchill
Which economic factor was a significant driving force behind European imperialism?
Need for new markets and new resources
What Ocean is directly west of Africa?
The Atlantic Ocean