Imperialism
The conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources and markets.
What is Imperialism?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
What were the MAIN causes of World War 1?
The Russian form of government prior to and during World War 1. Royal family ruled for over 3 centures.
What was an Autocracy?
Drug being forced upon China by the British Empire.
What was Opium?
Russian political party that supported Lenin and Communism.
Who were the Bolsheviks?
The three different forms of imperialism.
What are Colonies, Protectorates and Spheres of Influence.
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian empire whose assassination sparked the start of World War 1.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The Czar of Russia before the revolution and through World War 1.
Man responsible for 12 "Crimes Against Humanity" in the Belgian Congo.
Who was King Leopuld II?
Beginning of the February Revolution when Czar Nicholas has his soldiers fire on peaceful protestors.
What was Bloody Sunday?
Conference of 14 different countries to decide the fate of Africa.
What was the Berlin Conference?
The front where the majority of the fighting took place in Europe, between France and Germany.
What was the Western Front?
The economic system in which private property is abolished and everything is commonly owned.
What is Communism?
Indian soldiers trained by, and fighting for, the British.
Who were Sepoys?
Royal family that ruled Russia for over 3 centuries.
Who were the Romanovs?
Poem written by Rudyard Kipling that justified Imperialism as the duty of the white man to civilize non-white people.
What was The White Man's Burden
Telegram from Germany to Mexico that promised them an alliance and support should they invade the United States.
What was the Zimmermanm Telegram?
Revolution in which the Czar abdicated his throne and the Duma formed a provisional government.
What was the March Revolution.
What was India?
Organization created by Stalin to control the population. Prevented freedoms and stopped all opposition to him and the Communist party.
What were the Secret Police?
Embarrassing defeat for the Russians, made them the laughing stock of Europe and elevated the status of Japan.
What was the Russo-Japanese war?
Battle that successfully defended Paris from the German offensive. Responsible for starting the Trench Warfare seen throughout the war.
What was the 1st Battle of the Marne?
The lowest class in Russian society, mostly made up of industrial workers.
What were the Proletariat?
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's plan to create worldwide peace, based on the events that caused WW1.
What were Wilson's 14 Points?
Leader of the Red Army, Lenin's "Left Hand". Posed a direct threat to Stalin taking power.
Who was Leon Trotsky?