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Colonialism


A country occupies or conquers another country establishing colonies to control their politics, aiming to exploit them economically. The metropolis (conquering country) dominates over the colonies (conquered regions).


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Name the 3 countries who began the new period of colonial expansion (Imperialism) in 1870. 

Great Britain, France, Germany 

100

Which Asian country was occupied by the Netherlands?

A- India 

B- Indonesia 

C- Indochina

B- Indonesia

100

How is Cecil Rhodes associated with Imperialism?

He was a British businessman and politician who was a strong advocate for colonization. He founded Rhodesia (named after him), the Rhodes Foundation, and the De Beers Company, which to this day, controls much of the diamond market. 

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Why did European colonial powers begin to penetrate the interior of Africa?

Until 1870, the European presence in Africa was limited to certain coastal points. The main colonial powers wanted to create continuous empires throughout the entirety of Africa.

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Imperialism

Political doctrine that defends the right of some countries to rule other peoples because of their cultural, racial and economic superiority


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Name 3 causes of imperialism

Strategic and political, demographic, economic, ideological, technological superiority

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Which is an example of a settler colony?

A- Australia 

B- The Cape of South Africa 

C- The Belgian Congo

A- Australia 

 

200

How did the Berlin Conference affect Africa's occupation?

The rules of Africa's occupation were determined at the Berlin Conference: the possession of a coastal strip gave the right to occupy the interior. 

(The trade of the interior of Africa and control by European powers were also decided)

200

Why did WWI officially start? 

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the crown of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist student. Austria-Hungary then declared war on Serbia, who was supported by Russia. This began a system of alliances. 
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Settler colony

A large foreign population who is self-administered

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Name 2 benefits of imperialism for the metropolis 

Greater political power, increased wealth, greater social peace, knowledge of other civilizations/areas of the world 
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During which phase of the war did Italy and Japan to become involved?

A- The War of Movements 

B- The War of Positions 

C- The End of the War

B- The War of Positions 


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How are India, Morocco, and Egypt examples of Protectorate colonial rule?

These countries maintained their own government, but the colonizing power controlled foreign policy, the army, and the exploitation of the most important resources.

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Why was World War I different from wars of the past?

- Great territorial extension (16 participating nations), some with extensive colonial empires 

- The use of new offensive weapons 

-The use of new defense systems, such as trenches

-Involved countries' economies were involved in the production of war material

-Society suffered hardships (food rationing, bombings) 

-Women took over the jobs of men fighting at the front

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Exploitation colony

Made up of an indigenous majority, they were administered by the metropolis and exclusively exploited for their resources
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Name 2 negatives for the indigenous peoples of colonized areas

Control or elimination of systems of government, organization, and cultures

Economies altered

Industrialization prevented

Division of society into foreign minority and indigenous majority 

Local cultures disappeared 

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In what year did World War I end? 

A- 1914 

B- 1917

C- 1918

C- 1918 

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How did imperialism influence the start of World War I?

Colonizing powers were individually benefitting from imperialism, which caused competition and rivalry amongst them. Political and economic tensions were rising. 

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Why was the League of Nations established?

Established at the Paris Peace Conference, the League of Nations was created in Geneva as the first international organization to promote peace after the devastations of World War I. 

500

Nationalism 

The assumption that each nation presents itself as unique and distinct from the others, and must defend itself and aspire to be hegemonic (ruling or dominant)

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Name the countries that made up the Triple Entente during WWI

France, Russia, United Kingdom, Serbia

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Which treaty was imposed on Germany at the end of World War I, with demands including the loss of all its' colonies and the payment of war reparations? 


A- Treaty of Versailles 

B- Treaty of Paris Peace

C- Treaty of German Reparations

A- Treaty of Versailles

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How did the Paris Peace Conference try to restore the damages of WWI?

Defeated countries signed treaties (ex: Treaty of Versailles) forcing them to reduce their armies, pay war reparations, and make territorial cessions that shaped the new map of Europe. 

Also established the League of Nations. 

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Why did society and politics change after the war? Give some examples of how. 
Because World War I was vastly different than wars of the past, citizens were forced to adapt to an entire new way of life. Some of these changes were positive and became new societal standards. 


Examples: Favored the work of women outside of the home, promoted pacifist ideologies, countries adopted universal male suffrage