Creation of Germany and Economies
Name one positive and one negative impact to the Industrial Revolution.
Positive: more inventions, jobs, women able to work, etc.
Negative: child labor, unsafe working conditions, overworked, dirty, etc.
What are 2 motives for imperialism?
European racism, industrial revolution, missionaries, economic/social opportunity, sending extra/unwanted population, military bases
Define nationalism
loyalty to one's country, feeling as though their country is superior to others
Define the propaganda technique of fear
Making someone feel afraid of what may happen if they don’t do something
Why did Japan join WWI?
Take German colonies
Describe capitalism
Production owned and run privately and run for profit
government involvement limited
freedom from government allows people to build businesses from their interests
How did the Opium Wars have an impact on China?
More foreign influence in China
Define imperialism
A country gains power through gaining control over another area of the world, typically through military force
Define the propaganda technique of bandwagon
Making someone feel alone if they don’t join the group
How did WWI affect Africa?
Africans forced to enlist in armies to fight for colonizer
How did Otto von Bismarck unify Germany?
series of wars
What effect did imperialism have on Africa?
Harsh treatment of African people, taking their resources and no respect for culture
List the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
Define the propaganda technique of glittering generalities
Using words that sound good but don’t explain much
What was the Hague Conference AND what was the response to it?
Laid out rules for warfare
Germany ignored, other countries ignored after
Who is Karl Marx?
Created the communism, stating the working class would overthrow capitalists
How are spheres of influence different than colonies?
Country still has power of spheres of influence, instead of the foreign country taking power
Name 2 countries that were parts of the Allies in WWI
Britain, France, Russia, US, Belgium, Italy, Japan
Define the propaganda technique of transfer
Associating positive or negative symbols with an idea, typically religious or nationalistic
How did new technology impact WWI
answer varies
Why did some people turn to communism and/or socialism during the Industrial Revolution?
Workers were angry for working in such poor conditions for such little pay while capitalists were making so much money off of them, wanted to find a system that was more fair & would allow their families to eat
Why did the Boxer Rebellion happen?
Foreign influences in China disrespecting Chinese culture
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
Future Austrian king assassinated by Serbian nationalists, starting WWI
Name 2 things stated in the Treaty of Versailles AND explain what it led to.
Germany take responsibility for war, dismantle military, pay war reparations, and give up some of their territory
led to WWII
How did trench warfare impact WWI?
answer varies: More men dying, stalemate, need for boots, etc.