midterm exam #3 Flashcards
In early imperialism, western powers established coastal outposts for trade purposes, but new imperialism focused on
land and people
How did industrialization lead to new imperialism?
industrialized countries needed more resourses and larger markets
How did racism play a role in imperialism?
Westerners felt they were superior to Africans, Asians & Latin Americans
What made China so desirable to industrialized countries?
China had a massive population which meant enourmous markets
A nation has political & economic interests in a different country, allowing more trade privileges than other countries
sphere of influence
The idea that “culturally advanced” people have a duty to civilize “backwards” or “savage” people is known at the ______
White Man’s Burden
Imperialist powers force their legal, education, language, religion, cultural traditions on conquered peoples
Westernization
Rumors that the British forced the Sepoys to use gun cartridges greased with cow & pig fat was an immediate cause of the
Great Sepoy Rebellion
Before the start of WWI, Germany & Austria-Hungary were members of the
Triple Alliance
Once WWI started, which of the following countries were part of the Allied Powers?
Russia, Japan, Great Britain
Which of the following was not part of the Central Powers of WWI?
Italy
The assassination of _________________ would end up being a major cause of conflict that eventually led to WWI
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did Austria-Hungary react to the assassination of their Archduke?
Austria-Hungary saw an opportunity to crush Serbian nationalism
What caused Great Britain to enter WWI?
Germany violated Belgium’s neutrality which GB had pledged to protect
The German advance toward Paris was halted at ________.
the Battle of the Marne
