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The world in 1900s Flashcards

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How much per cent of the world was considered as part of Britain

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80%

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What were the main trading nations?

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Britain, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands

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What did Britian, France and Germany struggle with?

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To get more colonies for trade markets

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Who were the allies

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Usa
Russia
Britain
Italy

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when was the last Napoleon war

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1815

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Which country was very industrialized (step by step)

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1) Britain
2)Germany
3)USA

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What was America’s population in the 1800s

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4 million

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What was America’s population in the 1900s

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75 million

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Which immigrants came in America

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European

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When did the war with Spain take place?

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1898

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Which countries did the Americans seize

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Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba

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When did Canada become it’s own self-government?

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1867

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Which countries were slave free in Africa?

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Liberia, Ethiopia

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What country had control over most of Africa

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Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and Germany

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What was African known for?

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Gold mines and diamonds

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How large was Russia?

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4.5 times the size of the whole India

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was Japan industrialized

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Yes and very fast

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Who ruled China?

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The Ch’ing dynasty

19
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Until the 19th century what was South America part of?

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Spanish and Portuguese rule

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How many independent nations did South America have?

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20

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what was South America known for?

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wheat and milk for European markets

22
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What products were there i South America

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Copper, rubber, and coffee plantations.

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Why did Europe want to conquer India?

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For trade markets

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Why did Europe want to conquer India?

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For trade markets

25
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what was the population of Australia

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5 million

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