Shifting Power After 1900

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the shifts in global power dynamics after 1900, including major historical events, terms, and figures.

Hegemony

Dominance or leadership of one state over others, as seen in the context of the Western powers and Japan post-1900.

Bolsheviks

The communist forces that led to the collapse of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the first communist state.

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale, which played a key role in Western dominance.

Turkification

The policy aimed at promoting Turkish culture and the Turkish language, often associated with the reform efforts of the Young Turks.

Three People’s Principles

Philosophical principles developed by Sun Yat-sen, grounded in Confucian values, advocating democracy, nationalism, and social welfare.

Nationalist Movements

Movements aimed at establishing and maintaining a national identity, often leading to political change and upheaval.

Emiliano Zapata

A leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, known for advocating land reform and the redistribution of land to peasants.

Institutional Revolutionary Party

The political party that dominated Mexican politics from its founding in 1929 until the late 20th century.

Pancho Villa

A prominent Mexican revolutionary general known for his leadership in the Mexican Revolution against the dictatorial rule of Porfirio Diaz.

Qing Dynasty

The last imperial dynasty of China, which collapsed in 1911 due to internal strife and external pressures.