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Motives for imperialism
Industrialization, need for natural resources, new markets, jobs, white supremacy, missionaries, social darwinism
What happened at the Berlin Conference?
Africa was divided up between European nations, as well as America
Main causes of WW1
M.A.I.N
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What was the difference between the way people viewed war in 1914 vs 1919?
In 1914, nations/citizens had a strong sense of nationalism, thought war would be fine, men happily enlisted.
In 1919, thousands had been killed, men had severe mental issues/ptsd, etc, war was no longer glorified
Describe the Schlieffen Plan
Germany was fighting a two front war, this plan was supposed to help them avoid that. They first wanted to quickly defeat France by invading through Belgium, then turn to Russia. They assumed it would take Russia a long time to prepare, but Russia was quicker than expected. Germany was defeated
Similarities and differences between 14 points and Treaty of Versailles
Similarities- reduction of armed forces in Germany, remove German soldiers from other territories
Differences- 14 points focused on other countries freedom, T of V focused on Germany’s punishment/reparations
What was Russia like during WW1?
Lacked strong leadership, poorly trained soldiers, lack of food/clothes, Russian revolution began during this time.
Why did the Bolsheviks gain power in Russia?
Bolsheviks were in favor of proletariat power, led by Lenin, no longer wanted to be controlled by the rich, they believed in ideas from Karl Marx, communism
What was Lenin’s New Economic Policy
What were Stalin’s 5 Year Plans
Five year period goals to improve Russian economy by becoming industrialized, plus collectivization of agriculture. Led to mass production of goods, famine/starvation, poverty
What contributed to the rise of fascism?
Growth of Nationalism, desire for strong leadership
What is the difference between Fascism and Communism
Fascism:
What is a totalitarian state?
Control of political, social, economical, cultural, and intellectual lives of citizens
Define appeasement
Agreeing/accepting demands of the aggressor in order to prevent issues/war
What were the causes of WW2
Impact of the Treaty of Versailles, global economic issues, no appeasement, German+ Japanese militarism, failure of League of Nations
Who did Hitler blame for the loss of WW1?
Jewish people
What was Hitler’s “Final Solution”?
Genocide of all Jewish people in Europe
What were the causes of the Cold War?
The USSR testing nuclear bomb, hydrogen bomb, sputnik and the space race, alliances with one another’s enemies, political differences
Why did Russia want pro-Soviet satellite states?
The satellite states served as a buffer zone between the Soviets and the West.
Define NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, made in 1949 to provide security against the Soviet Union
What was the Great Leap Forward?
Took place in People’s Republic of China, economic/social campaign by communist party. Was meant to deal with China’s industrial and agricultural issues. Crop failure led the famine, thousands died
What was the Cultural Revolution?
Meant to destroy the ways of pre-communist China, pro westerns were imprisoned, the Little Red Book (quotations from Chairman Mao) was passed around to spread communist ideas, the Red Guards were made up of young people and destroyed temples, foreign books/music, etc
