Cause & Effect of Imperialism
The policy of a powerful nation dominating the politics, economy, and society of another nation
imperialism
What was the difference between direct and indirect rule?
Direct: replace rulers with your own
Indirect: keep local rulers but they follow your rules
What were the Opium Wars?
2 conflicts fought between China and Britain
Britain won both which increased ports/trading in China and legalized opium
What was the Great Purge?
Removal of any opposition to Stalin
Which dictator came to power first?
Mussolini
According to Rudyard Kipling what was, "The White Man's Burden?"
Moral obligation to civilize the uncivilized populations of the world
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
What two countries does Japan fight in order to gain more territory, resources, and therefore power?
Bonus: Does Japan win?
China and Russia
Yes
What was collective farming?
Eliminating private farms; government controlled farming
What is fascism?
Political movement with beliefs in extreme nationalism and extreme violence if necessary
What were the only free states in Africa by 1914?
Ethiopia and Liberia
What was the Holodomor Genocide?
Great famine in Ukraine from 1932-1933 that killed 4 million
Which dictator ruled the longest?
Stalin
At this meeting, European countries claimed parts of Africa for themselves even though no African countries were invited.
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
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
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)
What were four effects of imperialism on the parties involved?
Negative: Wars, Famines, Loss of life/culture, Exploitation of resources & labor
Positive: Industrialization, Infrastructure
When do most African countries receive their independence?
1960s
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
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
How did Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin gain and maintain power in their countries?
Notes from How to Become a Tyrant