IMPERIALISM
New Imperialism was largely focused on these two continents.
What are Africa and Asia?
A major exporter of indigo, this nation was colonized by England.
What is India?
This artificial waterway allowed ships to travel faster between Europe and Asia.
What is the Suez Canal?
Before WW1, these three nations signed treaties and became known as the Triple Alliance.
What are Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary?
This American President wanted a lasting peace in Europe and security for all nations.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
This term describes a region dominated by a foreign nation using threats or bribes.
What is a sphere of influence?
This region between India and China was colonized by France.
What is Indochina?
This Asian nation modernized its industries and its military to create its own empire.
What is Japan?
This nation switched sides in WW1 for promised territories that it never received.
What is Italy?
These lawmakers refused to join the League of Nations to avoid being dragged into another war in Europe.
What is the U.S. Senate?
This term describes a region dominated by a foreign nation that defends it against other nations.
What is a protectorate?
These Pacific islands were colonized by America.
What are the Philippines?
Due to imperialism, this language is spoken in many African nations.
What is French?
This nation was taken over by the Bolsheviks (Reds) who immediately withdrew all troops from WW1.
What is Russia?
When the Ottoman Empire collapsed, Palestine and Mesopotamia were annexed by this nation.
What is England?
This term describes a region inhabited by people from a dominant foreign nation.
What is a colony?
This chain of islands near India was colonized by the Netherlands.
What is Indonesia?
Due to imperialism, European-style governments are common in this region.
What is south Asia?
This nation was forced to lose territory and pay billions of dollars in war reparations.
What is Germany?
These revolutionaries started the Armenian Genocide and later founded the government of Turkey.
Wo were the Young Turks?
This statement warned Europe not to create new colonies in the Americas and threatened military action.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
This international competition began when Belgium colonized the Congo.
What was the Scramble for Africa?
Due to imperialism, Mexico is still dominated by this language and this religion.
What are Spanish and Christianity?
These U.S. citizens worked men's jobs during the war and later won the right to vote.
Who are American women?
This national leader wanted a strong German economy, so Germany could pay its war debts.
Who was England's Prime Minister?