Scramble for Africa
Imperialism
Vocabulary
Rebellions
Harlem Renaissance
WWI
Geography
100
Ruler of Ethiopia who kept his country independent by using European rivalries and building a modern army
Menelik II
100
territory annexed by the united states with the help of American plantation owners
Hawaii
100
the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
Imperialism
100
conflict that occurred when Indian soldiers refused to used the new cartridges for religious reasons, leading to the British government taking direct control of India
Sepoy Rebellion
100
When was the Harlem Renaissance? (years)
1924-1929
100
He was president during America's involvement in World War One
Who was Woodrow Wilson
100
What continent was the Berlin Conference colonizing?
Africa
200
Which European country controlled the Congo?
Belgium
200
man made waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean
Suez canal
200
style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts during imperialism
Yellow Journalism
200
An uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900, begun by peasants but eventually supported by the government.
Boxer Rebellion
200
What was a famous nightclub in Harlem during the Renaissance?
Cotton Club
200
A belief in increasing a nation's military force as a way to increase nation's power.
militarism
200
Country where USS Maine exploded.
Cuba
300
only African country to remain independent
Ethiopia
300
ruler of Hawaii who attempted to give more power to native Hawaiians.
Queen Liliuokalani
300
the theory that certain social groups are more successful than others because they are naturally better
Social Darwinism
300
Jamaicans were protesting against injustice and widespread poverty.
Morant Bay Rebellion
300
Which genre of music is most closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz
300
when was WWI? (years)
1914-1918
300
Berlin Conference was held in which country.
Belgium
400
gathering of european countries to divide Africa into colonies
Berlin Conference
400
This event caused America to end up with control of Cuba.
The Spanish-American War
400
United States bought territory west of the Mississippi River from the French known as the ____.
Louisiana Purchase
400
Zululand is known today as...
South Africa
400
Who was a famous poet of the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
400
intense loyalty to a country that goes beyond imperialism
nationalism
400
The treaty that ended the Mexican American War gave the United States nine states. Name at least five of the states.
California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.
500
Who called out King Leopold for how he was treating the Congolese people?
George Washington Williams
500
conflict as a result of the United States failure to grant independence to a southeast Asian territory
Philippine American War
500
the policy that discouraged European colonization in the western hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
500
a series of conflicts from 1883 to 1898 between France and the Wassoulou Empire of the Mandingo people led by Samori Ture.
Mandingo Wars
500
What role did the Great Migration have on the Harlem Renaissance?
It brought African Americans to northern cities, contributing to the cultural movement
500
What was the tipping point for WWI starting?
Assassination
500
Which war happened here?
Philippine American War
600
Who gained control of Egypt for the Suez Canal?
Great Britain
600
the man made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Panama Canal
600
adding a territory to an existing political unit or country
Annexation
600
Rebellion failed but was seen as an early movement for nationalism and the Tanzanians came together for a common cause.
Maji Maji Rebellion
600
Which artist is known for their work during the Harlem Renaissance and their migration series?
Jacob Lawrence
600
Who declared war first in WWI? Who declared war on who?
Austria declared war on Serbia.
600
The Open Door Policy had U.S. and other European countries taking control of who's economy?
China