Main Causes Of World War 1

Question 1

What is imperialism

Answer 1

The domination or control by a “stronger” nation, politically, economically, and/or culturally, over one or more “weaker” nations

Question 2

What is “Old” Imperialism

Answer 2

•1400s-1700s
•Motivated by “Glory, Gold, and God”
European nations aggressively explored and fought over many regions of the world

Question 3

What is “New” Imperialism

Answer 3

•Began in the late 1800s
Renewed the race for colonies
Increased demand for finished goods and needed new sources of materials

Question 4

What was the sphere of influence

Answer 4

A region in which imperial power exerts a considerable pressure on a weaker nation or region politically and/or economically
•imperial power claims exclusive investment or trade privileges

Question 5

What is a protectorate

Answer 5

A country that has its own government, but its policies are guided by policies of the imperial power
These countries are somewhat accepting of foreign intervention and might even benefit from it