Describe And Explain Stuff Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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What country unified in 1870s

A

Italy in 1871 and Germany.

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2
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What was Otto von Bismarck philosophy

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Believed in realpolitik, tough politics without morals

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Describe the Berlin conference (who, what, when, where, and why)

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What: Berlin conference was about claiming African colonies,

When: 1884

Who: European powers and Otto van bismarck and king Leopold were there.

Where: In Berlin

Why: Africa had materials people wanted to get their hands on, and it was discovered by many

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4
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What company controlled India in the early 1800s

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The British east India company

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5
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Why was India called the jewel in the British empire

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Because India gave British and jewel and made them wealthy

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Why did the sepoys rebel against the British east India company

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Because the cartridges were greased up with pigs and cows and it was offensive to religion.

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7
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What did Menelik II accomplish

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Cozied up to Italy to fight rebels and fought Italy

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Explain why Great Britain sold china opium

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Great Britain sold opium illegally to make the money back because china only accepted silver as a payment for silk and tea

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