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Industrialization
Imperialism
World War One
Spanish American War
Manifest Destiny
100
Which was the first country to become industrialised?
Great Britain
100
How did Americans justify imperialism and colonial expansion?
Manifest destiny - social darwinism
100
Germany's attack on which country directly provoked Britain to join the war?
Belgium
100
What is "yellow journalism”?
A type of writing that over-exaggerates the truth
100
What is the belief in the US that American settlers are destined to expand control throughout the continent during the 1800's?
Manifest destiny
200
What are some diseases that the new working classes faced?
ex) Cholera, Small Pox, Tuberculosis, Typhoid
200
Which countries was not invited to the conference?
Countries of Africa
200
In what city was the Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
Sarajevo
200
What three territory did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of winning the war?
Puerto Rico, the Philippine, and Guam
200
What is the name of the act carried out in 1830 that forced the removal of native Americans from their land?
Indian removal act
300
In what year did industrialization begin?
1760
300
What was the purpose of the Berlin conference?
Prevent conflict between the European countries by laying down rules for the division of Africa.
300
Italy's action in the war was primarily against _________.
Austria-Hungary
300
When (year, date) did the explosion of U.S.S maine happen?
1898 February 15
300
Who was the U.S. President during the Mexican American war?
James K. Polk
400
Describe the role of men and women at the beginning of industrialization.
Women were meant to stay home to watch the children and do housework, whilst men would go out to work in the factories.
400
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to European colonization?
Need for more resources --> competed for new markets --> Africa
400
Which country joined the war on the side of the Allied Powers in 1916?
Romania
400
Who was nicknamed “The butcher” because of the Reconcentration Policy?
General Weyler
400
What's the name of the river that the Americans and Mexicans fought over possession of?
Nueces river
500
Why did some industrialists prefer hand labor over machines?
Hand labour was better financially. Machines were expensive new-age equipment, and also resulted in a lot more injuries. The hand labour also produced better and more finished products, as they ere more delicate and detailed in their work.
500
What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?
Huge variety of language & culture within Africa / Wars fought b/w ethnic groups over land, water, and trade rights.
500
When did the United States declare war on Germany?
April 6,1917
500
Who was the Publican that delivered a speech in Vermont (March 17) that provided one final push for the US to call for war?
Ruplican Senator Redfield Proctor
500
Were white missionaries for or against expansionism?
Against