Imperialism & WWI Review

Social Darwinism

The belief that a race was genetically superior to others.

How did Social Darwinism contribute to European imperialism?

It contributed by promoting the belief that it was their duty to 'civilize' foreign regions and spread European values.

Berlin Conference of 1885

A meeting of 14 European countries to divide the African continent into separate regions under their control.

Which European country had the largest empire in the 19th century?

Britain.

What caused World War I?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.

Reasons for European imperialism in the late 1800s

Social superiority, imperialist views

New technologies available during World War I

Fully automatic weapons, Tanks, Airplanes, Submarines, poison gas.

Why did the U.S. get involved in World War I?

After the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram.

What was the Zimmerman Note/Telegram?

A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico offering American territory if Mexico declared war on the U.S.

Did trench warfare impact the outcome of World War I?

Yes, it prolonged the war and provided protection for soldiers, but hindered troop advancement.

Allied Powers of World War I

France, U.S., Russia, Belgium, Britain, Serbia.

Central Powers of World War I

Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire.

What caused the start of World War I?

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

Treaty of Versailles

Developed by the Allies, it punished Germany for being the main aggressor during World War I.

How did World War I contribute to the Russian Revolution?

Economic crises and demotivated soldiers.

Russia became known as what country?

The Soviet Union.