Imperialism and WWI causes study guide

What is imperialism?

the amibition of a powerful nation to dominate the politcal, economic, and cultural affairs of another country.

From what time period was Britiain a dominant world power?

1815-1900

In what parts did britain lead the world?

production of coal, iron, and manufactured goods.

What kind of money was used for most international trade?

British money (pounds)

What did the British empire serve as?

Both a market and a source of goods.

What were the technologies that enabled European domination

Machine guns, quinine, steamship, telegraph, and railroads.

When was the British naval fleet considered larger than all others combined?

in the 1800s.

What British missionaries do?

They spread religion, built schools and hospitals, and introduced European languages and history.

Where did Europeans nations and what was Germany going to do?

They met in Berlin (Berlin conference). Germany was going to divide Africa.

At the Berlin conference, who wasn’t present? What did this cause?

African representatives weren’t present. This caused social disruptions

By what time did the U.S. surpass Britain in industrial production?

By 1900.

What did Britain lack?

A standing army, making them vulnerable.

what does M.A.I.N

M. Militarism

A. Alliances

I. Imperialism

N. Nationalism

What countries expanded their armies?

Germany, France, and Russia.

What did industrialization allow for?

rapid chain-reaction buildup

WWI was the first war that was….

industrialized

What did Germany want and how did Britain view this?

Germany wanted a navy to rival Britain. Britain saw this as a threat

What did alliances increase the chances i=of?

The chances that a conflict would become a war.

What did imperialism cause?

it lead to rivalries, which led to small wars.

What is an example of these rivalries?

France and Germany fighting in 1870, where they were disputing over Morocco in 1905.

What countries were in the Triple Entente?

Britain, France, and Russia

What countries were in the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

Why did Germany ally with Austria-Hungary?

To isolate France and secure a path to the Mediterranean sea.

Where did Austria Hungary want to assert their power?

The Balkans

What did Austria-Hungary need and what was happpening to their empire?

They needed Germany’s protection. Their empire was going to war and falling apart

How was Europe divided?

It was divided into the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.

What did all nations promise?

They promised to defend their allies if war started

What did Serbian nationalists want?

To form a large Slavic state.

Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated by?

Serbian nationalists from the Black Hand Society.

What did Austria Hungary issue to Serbia and what did it lead to?

Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum, with Germany’s backing. Leading to the outbreak of WWI.