Vocab
A state is
What is an organized territory with borders, government, permanent population
British empire
What justifications did Putin give for invading ukraine
Nato expansion, Russian speakers, the land was owned by the USSR, defending the new Russian- separatist republics in Ukraine
Define Ethnic Cleaning
•Ethnic Cleansing: Forced removal/extermination of ethnic groups
What was russification
Making Russian language and culture the dominant one in the USSR
Sovereignty is
Self-determination
•Self-Determination: Right of nations to govern themselves and preserve cultural characteristics
•Sovereignty: When a state has full control over internal affairs, free from external interference
Which term best describes a group of people who share a common culture, language, or history but do not necessarily have a sovereign state? A) State B) Nation C) Sovereignty D)
B) Nation
What Union was Ukraine a part of that Russia was the leader of?
The USSR
Define Ethnic Separtism
Separation of one ethnic group to one region of a country.
Was Russification meant to unite or divide the USSR
Unite
Race
Ethnicity
•Race: Identity based on perceived physical traits
•Ethnicity: Group sharing cultural traditions from a homeland
Why did Europeans want to colonize Africa
Expand trade power, get more resources, gain land
When did the war start?
2022
What makes people want to be independent from any ruling by another country?
Self-determination, Sovereignty, nationalism
Name two ways Russifcation was promoted
Main language in schools, government, media, cities and roads changed to Russian
Nationality
Nationalism
•Nationality: Legal attachment to a state (e.g., citizenship, voting rights)
•Nationalism: Loyalty to a nationality; unifying or dividing force
What happened at the Berlin conference what was it for? Name 2 effects on the native population
•1884–1885: European leaders divided Africa, ignoring ethnic groups
•No African representation
•Effects: Artificial borders, ethnic conflict, ongoing disputes
What is Nato for? A)Defenseive alliances B)offensive alliances C)Trade?
A) Defensive Alliances
How does determining borders in another country while ignoring the ethnic groups their cause long term problems?
Leads to ethnic conflict, tribal boundaries disregarded, disagreements between ethnic groups can get worse
Why would Nato hesitate to allow Ukraine as a member?
Tension with Russia
Colonialism
Imperalism
Colony
•Colonialism: Acquiring colonies to exploit resources and people
•Imperialism: Extending control over territories
•Colony: Territory tied to a sovereign state
Name four impacts of colonialism
•Spread of colonizer’s language and religion
•Natives lose political power, exploited for labor
•Unequal economic relationships
•Lasting cultural and political conflicts
Explain why Russia and Ukraine cannot easily come to a peace agreement
Length of war, past history, ground conquered during war, cities completely destroyed in Ukraine. Need to make the war worth it in the peace terms.
Name three short/long term effects of colonialism on the native ethnic groups.
Loss of resources, loss of life, loss of sovereignty
Why would russia be worried about Ukraine becoming a member of NATO
Brings the west's power to their door step. Russia is unable to keep land, cut off from the black sea