Imperialism & WWI Review

Define Social Darwinism.

Social Darwinism is the belief that a race was genetically superior than the other. 

How did Social Darwinism contribute to European imperialism?

It contributed to European imperialism by their belief that it was their duty to “civilize” foreign regions and spread European values.

Explain the Berlin Conference of 1885.

14 European countries met to divide the African continent, of which they divided it into separate regions where they took control of.

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

Britain

What caused World War I?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

What were the reasons for European imperialism in the late 1800s?

As a result of the Opium Wars and the Sepoy Rebellion

Identify some of the new technologies available for use 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. Germany offered Mexico American territory if Mexico declared war on the U.S.

Did trench warfare impact the outcome of World WarI?

It prolonged the war, allowing soldiers protection from enemy fire but also hindering troops from advancing.

Who were the Allied Powers of World War I?
France, U.S., Russia, Belgium, Britain, Serbia

Who were the Central Powers of World War I?

Bulgaria, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire

What caused the start of World War I? 

The assasination of Franz Ferdinand

Explain the Treaty of Versailles along with the consequences. 

The Treaty of Versailles was developed by the Allies, punishing Germany for being the main aggressor during the war.

How did World War I contribute to the Russian Revolution?

Economic crises, demotivated soldier & military

Russia became known as what country?  

The Soviet Union