Industrial Revolution
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
United Kingdom
Why did European nations want African colonies?
They wanted new reasorces like the Rubber. Also they wanted political power.
When did World War I take place?
1914 to 1918
What event started World War II?
WWII began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invated Poland
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Started in 1700s and it was a period when machines and factorys change all goods.
What was the Scramble for Africa?
It was the period when European countries competed to control and divide African territory during the late 1800s.
What event started World War I?
When Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assesinated in 1914.
Who were the Axis Powers?
The main Axis Powers were,Germany, Italy and Japan.
What invention improved textile production?
Spenning Jenny
What meeting established rules for dividing Africa?
The Berlin Conference
What does M.A.I.N. stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism.
Who were the Allied Powers?
The main Allied Powers were, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States and China.
How did the steam engine help industry?
Production, transportation, trains and power machines.
Which European king controlled the Congo Free State?
Leopold II
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?
France, United Kingdom and later on United States.
Why did the United States enter World War II?
The United Statese entered WWII after Attack on Pearl Harbor in December 7, 1941.
What was one negative effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Long Hours, unsafe conditions and low payments.
What was one effect of the Scramble for Africa?
African societies lost land and independence, and many borders were drawn without considering local ethnic groups.
Which countries were part of the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
How did World War II end?
It ended when Germany surrendered in May 1945 and Japan surrendered in September 1945 after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.