Page 3 Flashcards
Why did colonists volunteer to fight for their imperial countries?
Promise of independence post war.
What military challenge did Germany face during WWI?
Two-Front War (Russia and France allied)
How did Germany plan to deal with military challenge of WWI?
The Schlieffen Plan
The Schlieffen Plan
Germany would move through Belgium to attack France.
Why did Japan enter WWI?
-Wanted to take advantage of colonies.
-Britain promised land.
What side did Japan join in WWI?
Allied Powers
What was the Armenian Massacre?
-Armenians wanted Ottoman gov to give them rights.
-Gov accused Armenians of helping Russians.
-Gov. began genocide of Armenians.
What were some economic results of WWI?
-Increased gov involvement in economies.
What did the Treaty of Versailles do?
-Punished Germany
-Restricted military
Stalin’s Goals for Soviet Union
5 Year Plan
-Industrialize Russia
-Worked but at cost of workers.
Collectivization
Private farms eliminated, peasants worked land owned by government.
What group of people were targeted by Stalin for disobeying collectivization?
Kulaks, Ukrainians
Great Purge
When Stalin expelled anyone he considered a threat in Soviet Society.
