Chapter 12-13 Flashcards
Why did Britain sell opium to China?
To improve the balance of trade between Britain and China
Which of the following resulted in the establishment of a rebel government is southeastern China that lasted about 10 years?
The Taiping Rebellion
What did the Sin0-Japan War and Russo-Japan War have in common?
Both were fought over control of Korea
What American system did the Japanese adopt during the Meiji era?
Universal public education
What was the purpose of the Monroe doctrine?
To discourage European nations from establishing colonies in Latin America
During the 19th century, how did Latin American countries spend most of the income they received from imports?
Purchasing imported products
What was a result of the Spanish-American war?
Spain lost control of Cuba
Why was the Mexican Revolution fought?
To overthrow the dictator ruling Mexico
For what was Benito Juarez remembered?
For instituting La Reforma while he was president of Mexico
What led to problems within the self strengthening movement in China in the 1860s?
China suffered increasing foreign influence
What did not happen as a result of the opium war?
Britain stopped selling opium to China
What did the opium war and boxer rebellion have in common?
The resentment of foreigners contributed to both
What effect did the visit of commodore Perry of the US have on the Japanese?
Japan and the US signed the Treaty of Kanagawa
Which of the following pairs of rulers tried to modernize their countries?
Guangxu and Mutsuhito
What action did the United States take to gain the right to build the Panama Canal?
They aided in Panama’s fight for independence from Columbia
What was not a reason for political instability in Latin America?
Caudillos who implemented untested reforms that backfired
What was one major result of the Spanish American war?
The US became an imperial power in Latin America in the Pacific
Who benefited the most from gaining extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?
Foreigners in China
Which two Mexican leaders were most alike in their goals for reforming Mexico?
Benito Juarez and Alvaro Obregon
Which statement best summarizes Santa Anna’s career?
He helped win independence from Spain, and served as Mexico’s president, but lost much territory to the US
What is the policy of glorifying power and keeping an army prepared for war?
Militarism
What region was referred to as the “Powder keg” of Europe?
The Balkans
Who led Germany during the last decade of the 1800s and most of World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What best summarizes the Schlieffen plan that Germany created to prepare for a 2-front war?
Attack France first, and then Russia
Why were Germany and Austria-Hungary known as the Central Powers?
Because of their location in the heart of Europe
Which nations actions caused the US to fight in World War I?
Germany
What did the war become once the participating countries began devoting all of their resources to the war effort?
Total war
What action on November 11, 1918 brought World War I to an end?
An armstice was signed
What were the 14 points?
A plan for the post war world
Who was forced to assume so responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
What countries made up Europes Great Powers?
Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria Hungary, Russia, and Italy
Why did Bismarck seek alliances that later became the triple alliance?
He wanted to isolate France
Why did Italy refuse to support it’s ally Germany?
It accused Germany of starting the war
What did the Central Powers gain over Russia at the battle near Tannenburg?
Germany drove the Russians into full retreat
Which of the following was a goal of the allies Gallipoli Campaign?
To establish a supply line to Russia
What is the policy of unrestricted submarine warfare refer to?
Germany’s policy to sink any ship in British waters without warning
Which of the following events occurred after America join the war?
The Bulgarians and the Ottoman Turks surrendered
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people
What was the American public’s opinion about joining the League of Nations?
It believed that the US should stay out of European affairs
What impact did the war have on the economy of Europe?
It drained the treasuries of Europe
What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism?
As a country gains colonies, it’s military grows to protect them
What key factor led to the formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
Bismarcks fear of France’s army and Britain’s fear of Germany’s growing empire
What of the Bosnia ignited the great war?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by Serbian nationalist
What was significant in the Allied victory at the first battle of Marne?
It resulted in Germany having to fight on two fronts
What was trench warfare intended to accomplish?
Protect from enemy machine guns, trap enemies in mud pits, and make them pass through “no mans land “
What was used to widen the war?
Attacks on African colonies
What gamble did Germany make before the US entered the war?
That there blockade would defeat Britain before US troops arrived
What impact did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on Germany?
It allowed Germany to focus all of their efforts on the Western front
How did the allies respond to Wilson’s vision for peace?
Britain and France did not agree with this plan - they wanted to strengthen their own security, and wanted to strip Germany of its warmaking power
What actions led to the formation of new nations out of the Central Powers?
Provisions of peace treaties signed with Central Powers
