War And Revolution Flashcards
Four groups who advocated imperialism in the late 19th century
Industrialists, militarists, social Darwinists, and missionaries
New Imperialism
European nations seek economic and political control over Africa and Asia
Industrialists Believed in imperialism because of
The search for new sources if raw materials and new markets do their goods
Militarist advocated imperialism because of
The search for power and prestige
Social Darwinists advocated imperialism because of
The belief that strong nations had natural right to rule weaker ones
Missionaries advocated imperialism because of
The need for the spread of Christianity
Most aggressive example of imperialism
The scramble for Africa
Berlin conference
Established rules for dividing Africa
Only countries to remain independent in the scramble for Africa
Liberia and Abyssinia or Ethiopia
Consequences of new imperialism
Damaged native cultures, intensified European rivalries
Purpose of the triple alliance
An attempt to isolate France from allies
Triple alliance
Prussia, Austria-hungry, and Italy
Triple entente
France Russia and Britain
Balkan powder keg
Russia, Austria-Hungary and other European nations bring Europe to the brink of war
First action in 1914 that sets Europe Ito a major war
The assassination of archduke Ferdinand