World History Flashcards
What is nationalism?
Strong pride in one’s country or culture, often leading to the desire for independence or unity.
What was the impact of a unified Germany?
It made Germany a powerful nation but increased tensions in Europe.
What were Bismarck’s goals? Plans? Impact? Downfall?
Goals: Strengthen Prussia and unify Germany under Prussian rule.
Plans: Use war and diplomacy to unite Germany.
Impact: Created a strong, unified Germany.
Downfall: Forced out by Kaiser Wilhelm II.
What role did nationalism play in areas of imperialism?
It fueled expansion as nations wanted more power and land.
Taiping Rebellion:
A massive peasant revolt against the Qing Dynasty.
Boxer Rebellion:
An anti-foreigner uprising that was crushed by Western powers
Treaty of Nanjing:
Forced China to give up Hong Kong and trading rights to Britain.
Opium War:
A conflict between Britain and China over the opium trade, which China lost.
Who were the colonizers in China?
Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan.
Who was in control of Japan when Perry arrived?
The Tokugawa Shogunate.
What did the Meiji Restoration bring about?
It modernized Japan, ended samurai rule, and built a strong military and economy.
Who were the key players (both countries and people)?(South Africa)
Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and King Leopold II of Belgium.
What were the results of the Scramble for Africa?
Europeans took African land, exploited resources, and ruled over Africans.
What occurred during the Berlin Conference?
European countries divided Africa without input from Africans.
Who was involved in the unification of Italy?
Garibaldi, Cavour, and Mazzini.
What were the interests of the Europeans in South Africa
Land, resources, power, and trade.
How was this goal achieved?(Italy unification)
Wars, diplomacy, and alliances united Italy.
What was the role of Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm during the unification process?
Bismarck used war and diplomacy to unite Germany. Kaiser Wilhelm II took over and removed Bismarck.
What types of politics were put into place to achieve these goals?(Bismark and unification of Germany
“Blood and Iron” (warfare) and Realpolitik (practical politics).
Sepoy Rebellion
The British government took full control of India from the East India Company.
Many people died, and cities were destroyed.
Stricter British laws were made to prevent future rebellions. BUT: Indians became more united in their fight for freedom.
It led to the growth of Indian nationalism.
British attitudes toward Indians became harsher and more controlling.
Jewel in the Crown:
India was Britain’s most valuable colony.
What did the Indians face while under British control?
High taxes, loss of industries, and famine.
Were there any benefits to living under British rule in India?
Railroads, education, and some modernization.
What countries were involved in imperializing the Middle East?
Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire.
