WHB Final Exam--Nationalism and Imperialism v23

Latin Americans of Native American and European heritage

mestizos

Latin Americans of African and European heritage

mullatoes

A state in which the majority have the same culture and a common identity.

nation-state

Act of forming nations out of areas that were once kingdoms or principalities; people of similar nationalities choosing their own representative government

self-determination

Arose when people began to identify themselves as part of a communitydefined by a distinctive language, customs and nation.

nationalism

In early 1800s, liberals believed in

free markets, Enlightenment ideas, written Constitutions

In early 1800s, libearls opposed

old aristocracy, divine-right monarchy, established churches.

Based on the passage, what caused Spain's defeat in Latin America?

Wars in Europe consumed too many of Spain's military resources.

The Dual Monarchy was a combination of

Austria and Hungary.

What was goal of revolutionaries in Italy in 1848? Read excerpt of Giuseppe Garibaldi speech to determine.

unification of Italy

In Bismarck's practice of Realpolitik, his political actions were guided by

the needs of the state

General Moltke believed railroads would contribute to Otto von Bismarck's Prussian military efforts in the 1860s. Use the passage to answer the question.

Which policy, developed by Otto von Bismarck enabled the military efforts of the Germany states?

blood and iron

By the early 1900s, the region showing a map of nationalities of Eastern Europe (the Balkans) was referred to as a "powder keg" because of ________.

nationalist unrest and revolts in the region

What is accaurate about imperialism in China?

The Chinese became addicted to opium, helping the British have control in China.

Based on the map, what form of imperial rule did European powers use in China?

sphere of influence

What was the purpose of the Boxer Rebellion in China?

To rid China of foreigners and foreign influence.

Japan was able to resist modernization for most of its history. What motivated Japan to modernize in the 1800s?

The Japanese leadership feared if they did not modernize, they would be taken over by Western nations.

"To understand Japan's technological advances, we must look at how military activities within the Japanese economy achieved this. Japan's 'strong army' policy and her wars in 1895 and 1905 led to the establishment of military arsenals and shipyards that acted as highly effective centers for the absorption and spreading of Western technologies and skills." Which of the following events/time periods is being referenced by the passage?

Meiji Restoration

What was the result of Japan's victory in the war with Russia?

A stunned world was forced to recognize Japan as one of the great powers.

Why was India called the "jewel of the crown"?

It was the most valuable of all Britain's colonies.

The picture depicts a soldier rebellion that took place in India in 1857. The Indian soldiers are most likely to be fighting the _____.

British

What is the Raj?

The Raj is the name of the era of British colonial rule over India. (1858-1947)

Which major countries were apart of British Empire in 1800s

Canada, India, Australia

For what reason did Persia (modern Iran) attract fighting between Russia and Britain in the early 1900s?

Oil was discovered in Persia.

These food supplies & raw materials lay wasted in Africa because the natives did not know their value. Millions of tons of oil-nuts, for example, grew wild without the labor of man, & lay rotting in the forests. Who can deny the right of the people of Europe to utilize the wasted bounties of nature?

Which motivation for imperialism is reflected in the excerpt above?

economic

The Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, was caused by ______.

the discovery of gold and diamonds in Boer lands

How did the Berlin Conference decide Africa's fate?

It set new rules for the settlement and development of colonies in Africa

The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800s were based primarily on

territorial claims of European countries.

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European nations during the 1800s?

The cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded.

So little done, so much to do. Remember that you are an Englishman, adn have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life. We must find new lands from which we can easily obtain raw materials and at the same time exploit the cheap slave labor that is available from the natives of the colonies. The colonies would also provide a dumping ground for the surplus goods produced in our factories.

Use the quote above and historical knowledge, what is the global impact of European imperialism and racism?

1. The British were interested in controlling diamond mines in South Africa

2. The British supported the use of Indian Sepoys to support British interests

3. The British felt their military might would force trading rights in East Asia

4. Superior military technology allowed European powers to conquer native peoples

How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?

Industrial countries needed a source of raw materials.

What was a positive effect of imperialism?

Many countries that were imperialized had their infrastructure improved.

How did Western imperialism impact culture worldwide?

Western imperialism pressured people to conform to modern ways and believe in western superiority.

A movement devoted to rebuilding a Jewish state in Palestine. It was launched by Theodor Herzl due to the Dreyfus Affair and Russian pogroms.

Zionism

violent mob attack against Jews, started under Czar Alexander III in Russia.

pogrom

Identify pic of Queen Victoria and wife of Prince Albert was known for both her long reign and her ________.

embodiment of traditional moral values

Which British policy forced mass migrations from Ireland?

Treatment during the "Great Hunger," or Irish potato famine.

By the 1800s Russian czars saw the need to modernize, but they resisted because they thought reforms would

undermine their absolute rule.

Bloody Sunday served as a turning point in Russia because

it caused the people to lose faith in the czar.

What was the result of poor industrial working conditions in Russia?

Radicals gained supporters among the workers.

One way in which the government under Czar Nicholas II of Russia and the government under Benito Mussolini of Italy are similar is that both governments

established policies of censorship and repression