Motives for Imperialism
What were some economic motives for Imperialism in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
New Markets
Raw Materials
Name a country or region that successfully resisted Imperialism and maintained independence.
Ethiopia (initially)
Japan
Name one main alliance in World War I and their key members
Allies- US, Britain, France, Russia, Japan
Central- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
*Italy switched sides A to C
What new technologies were introduced during World War I that changed the nature of warfare?
Name 2
Gas
Blimps/ Zeppelins / Airships
Airplanes
Machine Guns
Gas Masks
Tanks
Rifles
Submarines
Who won the Russian Revolution?
Bolsheviks (Lenin and Trotsky) - Reds
How did was religion a motive for imperialism?
Missionaries wanted to spread Christianity
Who did India attempt to fight for independence?
British East India Company
Explain the spark that ignited World War I.
Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist
How did the introduction of tanks impact World War I battles?
Could roll over trenches/ in no man's land
Why were Russian citizens upset with being involved in WWI?
facing poor economic and social conditions / starving and poor but Russia was spending a lot of money on the war
Explain the role of nationalism as a motive for Imperialism.
Nations wanted to expand the size of their empire; thought they were superior
Who forced Japan to open up to trade?
Matthew Perry - United States
How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?
Nations like Germany greatly expanded the size of their military and spending
Discuss the role of airplanes in World War I and their importance.
Bombing campaigns, surveillance
Who were the two main factions (sides) involved in the Russian Revolution and what were their goals?
Whites- Tsar / anyone against the Bolsheviks
Reds- Bolsheviks/ Communists (Lenin)
How did social darwinism motivate imperialism?
Thought they were superior/ "White Man's Burden"
What was the name of the group of Indians who resisted British rule? They attempted to resist
Sepoy
How did imperialism lead to the outbreak of WWI?
Nations expanding and competing for land/resources
How did the use of poison gas affect World War I tactics and outcomes?
Used due to trenches; led to development of gas masks; invisible/silent way to attack enemies
What were the Bolshevik goals for the Russian Revolution?
Worker's rights/ freedom from serfdom
Abolish private property (take land from nobles and churches) ; redistribute land
Government controlled economy /central economy /
industrialization
Overthrow factory owners and land owners
How did the desire for political power influence Imperialism?
Create a military buffer zone
Build size and influence of empire
A group who rebelled against Western influence
Describe the concept of nationalism and how it influenced the causes of World War
Wanted to unite people of common ethnicity/ language/ culture under one nation
Countries thought they were better than other nations; extreme pride
What technology could be said to have a direct impact on the US entry into WWI? It was used by the Germans
Submarines
How did Tsar Nicolas II attempt to appease the Russian citizens who were upset with his regime and wanted change?
Created a provisional government
Eventually abdicated the throne