Imperial Ambitions
when a stronger country seeks to control a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.
Imperialism
How was nationalism a motivation for imperialism?
Nationalism fueled imperialism as people took pride in territorial conquests,
The four long-term causes contributed to growing tension and distrust among European nations.
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What was the event that "sparked" the war?
For an Additional 300: What effect did the alliance system have in the aftermath of this event?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
300: Without the alliance system, the conflict would likely have remained between Serbia and Austria. Due to the alliances, most countries in Europe were quickly drawn into the war, making it a world conflict.
How did WWI affect the civilian population?
Governments implemented the draft, rationing and shortages, war gardens, war bonds, and utilized propaganda and censorship.
Describe the Economic motives of Imperialism?
(need for raw materials, cheap labor, and new markets)
_______________________was a meeting where Europeans established rules for colonizing Africa, notably excluding African nations.
The Berlin Conference was a meeting where Europeans established rules for colonizing Africa, notably excluding African nations.
This was the belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend national interests.
Militarism
How did trench warfare affect military decisions on the Western Front during World War I?
Trench warfare resulted in stalemates. This forced military leaders to develop new technologies and strategies (like grenades, tanks, and poison gas) in an attempt to break the deadlock,.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The peace agreement used to formally end the conflicts of World War I.
Describe the Military reasons for imperialisms?
Controlling strategic naval bases around the world.
What advantage did the Europeans have over the native people of Africa and Asia?
Industrialized European nations had superior technology and military superiority.
When a stronger country seeks to control a weaker country politically, economically, and socially.
Imperialism
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
The German plan to invade France by going through neutral Belgium in an attempt to avoid fighting a two-front war,.
What were the terms of the Treaty? (Get 1) Double Jeopardy if you get all 3
War Guilt: Germany was forced to accept War Guilt for escalating WWI.
Reparations: Germany had to pay massive reparations (about $33 billion in 1919).
Military Limits: Germany underwent demilitarization (limiting its army/navy and forbidding an air force).
Describe the Ideological and/or religious reasons for imperialism?
White Man’s Burden, Social Darwinism, spreading Christianity and Western values.
How did imperialism affect China and its government?
Imperialism led to China becoming a Sphere of Influence heavily affected by outside trading powers. They didn't take over China but they did destabilize China.
Extreme patriotism or pride in one's country or ethnic group. In other words Patriotism + Racism.
Nationalism
How did new technology affect soldiers in WWI?
200 Points: What were some of technologies?
New technology led to higher death rates and more destruction.
: Grenades, artillery, machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and poison gas.
How did the War leave Germany?
Humiliation & Hardship: The Treaty humiliated Germany, leaving it to face severe economic hardship and political instability.
How did industrialization encourage imperialism?
Industrialized nations required a growing need for raw materials and new markets to sell their finished goods, driving the search for new territories.
The Berlin Conference resulted in the _______________________, where European countries rapidly claimed colonies across the continent.
The Berlin Conference resulted in the Scramble for Africa, where European countries rapidly claimed colonies across the continent.
Agreeing to help other nations in times of need
The Alliance System
A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued.
Double Jeopardy: What made WWI ^^^^ This?
Total War
Double Jeopardy: Governments controlled policies on the home front and required civilian support.
All resources were directed at the war effort.
What did Hitler Promise to do once in power?
Adolf Hitler exploited this situation, promising to:
Restore Germany’s strength.
Defy the Treaty of Versailles (rebuild the military, fix the economy, reclaim lost territories).