Reason and Revolution
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
What is imperialism?
When one country takes over another country to establish a colony for resources
Why were fascist governments able to gain power between WWI and WWII?
devastation of World War I and the Great Depression led people in many countries to want a change in leadership
Which ideology gained traction with the peasants in Russia that would lead to a more equal division of goods since the government had control over the economy?
communism
What was the Berlin Conference?
European leaders meeting to divide up Africa
In Adam Smith's view of a capitalist system, who would make all of the economic decisions?
private business would allow producers and consumers to make decisions
The Western Front during World War One was characterized by which fighting tactic that include very little movement by both sides?
trench warfare
Why did the British and French practice appeasement toward German expansion?
wanted to avoid another world war
How did the Soviet Union respond to the creation of NATO as a post-World War II defensive alliance?
Warsaw Pact was created
What is Apartheid?
Extreme racial segregation in South Africa
In a communist system, who would make the economic decisions?
The government would make decisions
What event was a direct result of the abuse of power of British officials in India?
Sepoy Mutiny
World War II began in Europe following which event?
Germany’s invasion of Poland
The 38th parallel in Korea and the 17th parallel in Vietnam were used to mark:
political divisions established between communist and noncommunist territories
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo are most associated with revolutions in___________
Latin America
What best describes the life of Africans (in Africa) under European rule?
loss of culture, financial stability and freedom
Which strategy used in the Pacific Theater allowed the Americans to skip the more heavily fortified enemy bases on the way to Japan?
island hopping
What was a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
overall effort to de escalate the Cold War
Why did Russia leave WWI?
Communist Revolution was happening
Hapsburgs
What was the main goal for postwar peace in Europe shared by Britain and France?
To punish Germany and make them pay reparations
What were the Nuremberg trials following World War II?
trials held to hold German leaders accountable for the Holocaust and other war crimes
Following the end of the Cold War, Russian officials moved to a government that included more American ideas, including:
elements of capitalism and democracy
Why was India partitioned?
to create seperate countries for the Hindu and Muslim populations