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1
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In the late 1800’s, powerful countries in Europe raced to control what territories?

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Asia and Africa

2
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What were the Europeans looking for when claiming territories in Asia and Africa?

A

They were looking for resources, improved status, and world power.

3
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Who began to take control of India’s trade?

A

The British East India company

4
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What did the European countries do when they got to Africa?

A

They carved Africa into territories and used Africa’s resources.

5
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What was a problem in Africa?

A

Slavery

6
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In China, what challenged the traditional Chinese way of life?

A

Contact with European businesses

7
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What wars were fought between the British and the Chinese? Who won? And what did the winner get?

A

The opium wars were fought between the British and the Chinese. The British won and gained Hong Kong.

8
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Who opened up trade and diplomatic relations? And, with what country?

A

Matthew Perry. United States.

9
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Why was WWI called “World War”?

A

Because many countries were fighting.

10
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What are two nicknames for WWI?

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“The war to end all wars” and “The Great War”

11
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What are the dates of WWI?

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June 28, 1914-June 28, 1919

12
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What are two official events from WWI?

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Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated and Treaty of Versailles was signed.

13
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What started WWI?

A

Archduke Francis Ferdinand was killed in Sarajevo, Bosnia

14
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Where was Archduke Ferdinand the leader?

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Austria-Hungary

15
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Who was the Archduke Ferdinand killed by?

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Gavrilo Princip

16
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After Ferdinand was killed, what did they try to solve the conflict that didn’t work?

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Diplomacy

17
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Who was included in the two sides of WWI?

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  1. USA and Allies: Great Britain, France & Russia

2. Central Powers: Germany, Austria/Hungary, Ottoman Empire (Turkey and part of the Middle East)

18
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When did the US get involved in WWI and why?

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  1. Because Germany attacks our ships and Germany sends the Zimmerman note to Mexico
19
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What is the Zimmerman note?

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Germany would give Mexico some US land.

20
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Who won WWI?

A

The Allies…US, Britain and France

21
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What did WWI do to Europe?

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It left Europe in ruins and millions dead.

22
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What is the Treaty of Versailles?

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The Treaty of Versailles placed harsh penalties on Germany. Germany had to pay for war damages and the country was an economic mess.

23
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What lead to WWII and Hitler’s rise to power?

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Germany had to pay for war damages and they were in an economic mess

24
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What led to the Bolshevik Revolution and a civil war?

A

Political conflict in Russia.

25
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What happened after the Bolshevik Revolution?

A

The Russian Monarchy ended and control was given to Vladimir Lenin and communists take control of the Russian government

26
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What else was divided after the war?

A

Middle East

27
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After the war, who took control of several countries?

A

France and Britain

28
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Who were the countries in the triple alliance?

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

29
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Who were the countries in the triple entente?

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Britain, France and Russia

30
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What is the direct killing of an ethnic group called?

A

Genocide

31
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What is the direct or indirect control of one nation by another nation?

A

Imperialism

32
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What is it called when local people have their own government, but the imperial government controls the military and can tell local rulers what to do?

A

Protectorate

33
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What is a region where only one imperial power has the right to invest or to trade?

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Sphere of influence

34
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What is British India’s government called?

A

Raj

35
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What is the term for a high regard for military might and/or a support for war and military power called?

A

Militarism

36
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What term means that a government requires citizens to serve in the military for a certain period of time? It is also referred to as the draft.

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Conscription

37
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What is biased, government controlled information? And what is it used for?

A

Propaganda. It is used to control citizens’ thinking about the war.

38
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What is a cease-fire or an ending the war called?

A

Armistice

39
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What are payments for war damages called?

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Reparations