Cause & Effect of Imperialism
Imperialism
Imperialism Continues
Rise of Dictators 1
Rise of Dictators 2
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The policy of a powerful nation dominating the politics, economy, and society of another nation

imperialism

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What was the difference between direct and indirect rule?

Direct: replace rulers with your own

Indirect: keep local rulers but they follow your rules

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What were the Opium Wars?

2 conflicts fought between China and Britain

Britain won both which increased ports/trading in China and legalized opium 

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What was the Great Purge?

Removal of any opposition to Stalin

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Which dictator came to power first?

Mussolini

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According to Rudyard Kipling what was, "The White Man's Burden?"

Moral obligation to civilize the uncivilized populations of the world

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What were three methods/ways Africans fought back against their colonial powers?

Slowed work, broke tools, sabotage, Religious opposition, Armed rebellions, Refused to fight or pay taxes

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What two countries does Japan fight in order to gain more territory, resources, and therefore power?

Bonus: Does Japan win?

China and Russia

Yes

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What was collective farming?

Eliminating private farms; government controlled farming

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What is fascism?

Political movement with beliefs in extreme nationalism and extreme violence if necessary

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________ __________ believe that wealth, technology, success, and strength make some groups superior to others, thus giving Europeans the right to invade some non-European lands.
Social Darwinists
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What were the only free states in Africa by 1914?

Ethiopia and Liberia

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This event brought about the beginning of the end for European Empires on the world stage.
World War I.
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What was the Holodomor Genocide? 

Great famine in Ukraine from 1932-1933 that killed 4 million

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Which dictator ruled the longest?

Stalin

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At this meeting, European countries claimed parts of Africa for themselves even though no African countries were invited.

The Berlin Conference
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These two powers would control most of the African continent during the times of new imperialism
Britian and France
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What was the Russian Revolution?

1917; peasants and working class people of Russia revolted against the government of Tsar Nicholas II; established Lenin and communist Soviet Union

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What was the name of Hitler's book he wrote in jail? What were three main points he discussed in this book?

1. Germans (Aryans are superior)

2. Treaty of Versailles = terrible

3. Germany needs more space

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What is the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?

Which dictator was associated with each?

Capitalism: private, free choices, keep money (Mussolini)

Socialism: Government and private (Hitler)

Communism: Government run (Stalin)

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What were four effects of imperialism on the parties involved?

Negative: Wars, Famines, Loss of life/culture, Exploitation of resources & labor

Positive: Industrialization, Infrastructure

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When do most African countries receive their independence? 

1960s

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How does the US use imperialism to their advantage during the late 1800s and early 1900s? 

HINT: Think of your timeline events

Roosevelt Corollary: US is police force in West. Hem.

Panama Canal: US controls trade and travel

Spanish-American War: US gains control of Cuba and Philippines

Open Door Policy: equal trade and investments in China

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The Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1. Explain why both Germany and/or Italy were angry over this treaty.

Germany has to take the blame, lose military, lose colonies, and pay for damages

Italy was lied to, did not get land promised

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How did Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin gain and maintain power in their countries?

Notes from How to Become a Tyrant