UNIT 6
Britain’s Dominance in Industrialization
agricultural revolution; abundant supply of capital, abundance of entrepreneurs, markets to sell goods; favorable government policies, rich in mineral resources (coal and iron); incentives for investors
Nationalism
a feeling of strong identification with one’s own people, cultural heritage which is strengthened by a shared history and/or language
Causes of WWI
militarism (arms race), alliances (destroyed balance of power), nationalism (Balkan region), imperialism (competition led to diplomatic tensions), assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (catalyst/short-term cause)
send money to European countries to prevent the spread of Communism
Eastern Europe Industrialization
slow industrialization due to lack of resources and adequate transportation
Imperialism
occurs when a strong nation takes over a weak nation/region and dominates their economic political, and cultural life
Russian Revolution
Feb/March led to overthrow of Romanovs and into provisional government; October led to overthrow of provisional government and Bolsheviks/Communists takeover led by Trovsky and Lenin
How the Cold War was Waged
propaganda, covert actions, arms race, proxy wars
Effects of Urbanization
overcrowding, The Great Stink
Crimean War
caused by religious tension between Ottomans (Muslims) and Russians (Orthodox Christian) and nationalism to gain territory; resulted in British aid to Ottomans to ultimately weaken the Russians
Totalitarian Regimes
Fascism/Communism; propaganda, terror and violence (purges) state control of society (indoctrination); political theater; modern technology (radio)
Gorbachev
tried to reform USSR militarily but there were still economic issues (perestroika and glasnost)
Examples of Liberals Challenge to Conservative Order
War of Greek Independence; Decembrist Revolt; Polish Rebellion; July Revolution
Social Darwinism
taking Darwinism theory of natural selection and adaptations as a way to justify colonization and discrimination
Operation Barbarossa
Nazis’ had an early success in Russian invasion; but winter stopped Nazis
Decolonization
driven by self-determination (country should choose its own form of government and leaders)