WW1 definitions
What is the Lusitania
A British ship- 1915 sinking of Lusitania
Woodrow Wilson
President of the USA at the time
Rasputins nickname
Holy man
Affects of Great Britain
Gave Great Britain more territory and power in Europe also more resources
Definition of imperialism
a powerful nation extending its control over other weaker or smaller nations, often through military force, economic dominance, or cultural influence
Who were the allies
Britain France Russia Italy
Who was Archduke Ferdinand
Heir to Austria Hungary throne
What was WW1 called during the war
The Great War, World War
Affects on India
Wide spread famines, modernization, British treated Indians like 2nd class citizens
Define the opium war
Two minor wars fought between China and Great Britain over the Opium Trade in China.
Who were the central powers
Germany Austria Hungary Ottoman Empire Bulgaria
Who was Gavrilo Princip
Member of black hand, shot archduke Ferdinand
How long did WW1 last
4 years
Affects on Africa
Slave trade ended, Africa was split up without their permission
Define the great rebellion
A failed rebellion against the rule of the British East India Company in India.
Triple entente
Britain Russia France
Who was Lenin
Leader of the Bolsheviks
How much did WW1 cost the US
32 billion dollars
Affects on China
Opium wars, China was brought under complete foreign domination
Define Cecil Rhodes
British imperialist, financier, and statesman who played a major role in the expansion of the British Empire in southern Africa.
What is a planned economy
Set economy system set but the government to mobilize resources
Who were the Cheka
Russian secret police
How many horses were involved in the war
Almost a million
Affects on US
Fueled national debate, Acquisition of territories, Open Door Policy
Define Mohandas Gandhi
Advocates for an end to British rule through Nonviolent acts of civil disobedience