History Final Long Questions

How did imperialism present both new opportunities and new risks for Mizrahi Jews in the early 20th century?

They had new business opportunities in Europe, and an enhanced education and citizenship in France.

How did the new technologies of World War One create a war of attrition?

The new technologies like the landmine and barbed wire made it hard for them to get far across in the trenches.

Why were the Fascist powers of the 20th century expansionist/aggressive? Give one ideological reason and one practical reason.

They were hyper nationalists and an example is when Japan invaded Manchuria to prove they were better and to get the oil.

Although appeasement clearly did not work, it was considered a good strategy between the World Wars - why?

Because everyone was so war tired and they didn’t think another war could happen because they didn’t have money. They thought the countries would just have mini fights and nothing big would break out.

How did new technologies of the Industrial Revolution contribute to the success of 19th/20th century Imperialism?

The new technologies like the gun and steamship were created in the industrial revolution and they helped like for example to get on boat and on in the rivers Africa.

How did alliances contribute to the expansion of World War One from a regional conflict to a world conflict?

Because little countries would fight and then when a country with a new alliance fought they’re allied countries would get involved. For example when Austria-Hungry attacked Serbia they allied countries joined.

How did the New Objectivity movement respond to the economic, military, and social crises of the Interwar Period?

It depicted the depression, the wounded veterans, and the woman struggling for equality