1800's
What caused the Irish Potato Famine?
1: A fungus that spread and ruined the potato crops.
2: England's harsh policy of forcing Irish peasants to give up all excess crops (except potatoes).
Describe Nationalism
Immense pride for the country you're from.
What motivated Europeans to conquer African land?
The Industrial Revolution meant that European powers wanted more customers to sell their products to, as well as more materials to help make those products.
The first ever ______ displayed an African American riding a horse, which helped answer the question of "Do horses lift all of their feet off the ground"
Motion Picture/Film/Movie
Where was Mr. K born?
Canton, Ohio
The Maori people are indigenous to _________
New Zealand
What was the name of the British Sea Captain who "discovered" Australia and New Zealand, before claiming them for the British Crown?
Captain James Cook
What was the Berlin Conference?
A conference in Berlin Germany. 14 Government officials from different European countries gathered to divide the boundaries of African countries and decide which country gets certain land. No African representatives were in attendance.
In the late 1800's/early 1900's, the ______ was becoming more of a popular idea. This opened up more free time for working-class citizens to focus on their passions such as sports, art, and music halls.
"Weekend"
Describe the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism
Capitalism- Has an owner who gets to keep the profits after paying for means of production.
Socialism- Workers act as owners (paying for the means of production and splitting the profits)
Communism- Moneyless, classless society. Instead of getting a paycheck, you get the essentials (House, food, clothes, etc).
These people, indigenous to Australia, did not practice warfare amongst themselves.
Aborigines
Name 2 of the 3 European countries who controlled the most land in Africa
What was the importance of the Drug Quinine?
It protected Europeans from malaria.
The first one of these was introduced at Coney Island in New York during 1884.
Roller Coaster
The Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians (ancient civilizations) are all from Mesopotamia, which is considered to be the "Cradle of Civilization" . Where is modern day Mesopotamia?
Iraq
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson completed the _________ ________, which essentially doubled the size of the United States. Additionally, tell me who he got the land from.
Louisiana Purchase, from France (Napoleon)
Explain the difference between imperialism and colonialism
Imperialism- When one nation dominates the political, economic, and/or social life of another nation.
Colonialism- The practice of acquiring partial or full control over another nation, occupying it with settlers and exploiting it economically.
List the two countries that remained independent from European control
Liberia and Ethiopia
This ancient Greek tradition was revived in 1896, and still continues to this day (Every 4 years)
Olympics
What was the song that Mr. K played for the class the other day and absolutely no one listened so his feelings got hurt and he decided to cancel song of the day?
War- Bob Marley
In 1853, the ________ _________ was finalized. Thanks to this, Tucson would now be considered part of the United States.
Name 1 of the 3 major factors that allowed Europe to conquer Africa
1: Advanced Technology, including The World’s first machine gun, the Maxim Gun (1889)
2: The steam engine allowed steam boats to travel the African Rivers and allow more exploration inland
3: The Drug Quinine- Regular doses of quinine protected Europeans from malaria.
Name the King (and what country he represented) that was responsible for 50% of the population dying in the Congo.
King Leopold II, Belgium
Name 1 of the 2 activities that rose in popularity for both men and women during the late 1800's/early 1900's
Biking and Tennis
What country is Mr. K's dad from?
Tunisia