Industrial Revolution
Permanent shift from a heavily agricultural economic base to one focused on manufacturing and production of goods
Industrial Revolution
Strongest imperial empire, their crown jewel was India
Britain
The spark to start WW1 was the assassination of...
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Because another war was unthinkable, European powers tried to use this policy and hoped Hitler and Mussolini would be satisfied. This result was the Munich Agreement
Policy of Appeasement
Also known as D-Day, this was the largest amphibian landing, with the Allies establishing a beachhead in Europe.
Operation Overlord
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
England
"ism" that is rooted in ethnic identity, often causing you to believe that you and better than your neighbor.
Nationalism
This was information designed to influence the decisions and opinions of others
Propaganda
Blitzkieg
A system of politics or principals based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations
Realpolitik
This invention used steam from heated water to move machinery
Steam Engine
Commodore Matthew Perry fired blank cannons at this country to intimidate them to trade with the US.
Japan
WW1 was primarily fought using this type of warfare
Trench Warfare
Who were the dictators of Italy, USSR, and Germany?
Mussolini, Stalin, and Hitler
The US intercepted the Japanese plan for attack and laid an ambush. It was the turning point in the Pacific.
Battle of Midway
Name 2 major benefits of the railroads
linking commerce and people
sparked economic growth through jobs
"ism" that is a policy of expanding a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force for the purpose of economic political or military gain
Imperialism
Name 3 punishments for Germany under the Treaty of Versailles
Loss of Land
Blamed for war
Pay for war
Military weakened
Demilitarize Rhineland
The greatest weapon of the US during WW2
Wartime production
"ism" where government controls or regulates some or most of the economy.
Socialism
A new way of producing and manufacturing goods where semi finished products travel though the facory while workers assemble pieces at a time, finishing the product as it goes down the line.
Assembly Line
Name 3 motives for imperialism discussed in class
Wealth and Resources
National Prestige
National Rivalries
Social Darwinism
What are the M-A-I-N causes of WW1
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Name the project and 2 bombs that led to the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Manhattan Project
Little Boy
Fat Man
Although a huge part of the US fleet was destroyed during Pearl Harbor, these type of ships were unscathed becauase they were on an exercise at sea.
Aircraft Carries