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What is imperialism?

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The extension of a nation’s power over other lands.

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Describe some of the problems with European imperialism in Africa.

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-While beneficial to econ & cultural developments, Africans remained subjugated.
-Classism; better jobs reserved for Europeans.
-In Belgium, King Leopold III killed off nearly entire population.

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Describe Sepoy Rebellion in India.

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-Rumors troops rifles greased with pig/cow fat.
-British punished sepoys who refused to load rifle.
-Rebellion broke out.
-Disorganization led to British success.
-Both sides suffered greatly.

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Who was Rasputin?

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-‘Healer’ to Russian prince.
-Allegedly influenced Queen Alexandra.
-Killed off by royal fam.

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Russian Revolution: Feb/Mar

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-Czar Nicholas implemented provisional gov.
-Provisional gov failed, kept Russia in WWI and didn’t address land reforms.
-Soviets didn’t like him.

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Russian Revolution: Oct/Nov

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-Bolsheviks destroyed provisional gov.
-Ended war with Germany.

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7
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What did Lenin rename the Bolsheviks to?

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Communist

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What did Lenin aim to change Russia into?

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Proletarian Socialist State

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How did Lenin aim to achieve goals of ‘Peace, Land, and Bread’?

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-Ended private ownership of land.
-Workers controlled factories and mines.

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Four Causes of World War I

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Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

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Militarism

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-Glorification of armed strength.
-Aggressive prep for war.

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Alliances

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Partnerships between nations in hopes of keeping peace.

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Nationalism

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Belief that emphasizes one’s national identity.

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Command Economy

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Central gov controls economy.

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Capitalism

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People invest in trade and goods for profit.

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Russian Revolution: Reds

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Communists/Bolsheviks

17
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Russian Revolution: Whites

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-Supported by allies.
-Wanted Russia back in WWI.
-Anti-communists

18
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First Event of WWI

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Gavrilo Princip associates Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophie.