•What were the 4 main causes of World War I?
1. Militarism, 2. Alliances that were secrete, 3. Imperialism, & 4. Nationalism •*World War I(also called the Great War) lasted from 1914 – 1918. Alliances in War - The Allied Powers - Great Britain, France, United States (last two years of war) and Russia. –The Central Powers – German Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire. –*One Action that started WWI – Austro-Hungarian Duke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated with his wife Sophie in Serbia – June 1914
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1.Which Spanish Colonies were claimed by the United States after the Treaty of Paris? Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
2.Following the Spanish-American War, how did other countries view the United States? A World Power with a powerful Navy. 3.In 1904, what did the Roosevelt corollary declare the United States? It declared the United States as a International Police power. 4.How were Native populations treated after global empires forced colonial rule over India, Africa, and China? Very poorly and their resources and lands were taken away from them. 5.Which two countries colonized South Africa? Netherlands and Great Britain 6.Who defeated the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838? Dutch Boers 7. Who was the Zulu King that was assassinated in 1828? King Shaka 8.Which two European colonies started taking over the Zulu Territory? British and Dutch 9.What was the Sepoy Rebellion? A mutiny and rebellion of Indian Soldiers who fought against their British rulers. 10.___________ is a member of the Indian Army that had to serve under the British. Sepoy 11.What rumor caused the Sepoy Rebellion? Cow and pig fat was used to Grease the gun cartridges and bullet casings. 12.What did the Sepoy Rebellion symbolize for Britain? The Indian anger and resentment toward British rule. 13. Who are the Boxers? Members of a secret group of Chinese Patriots, known as the Fists of Righteous Harmony, who practiced shadow boxing martial arts & fought against westerners. 14.What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion? To rid China of outside influence. 15.Which country proposed the Open Door Policy in China? United States 16.In 1853, who was the U.S. Naval Commander that brought war ships and a letter from the President to Japan? Matthew Perry 17.Who was the Shogun? A Japanese Dictatorship with leadership over the Samurai Warriors. 18.Who became the Japanese Emperor in 1867 and was only 15 years old? Meiji 19.What model did Meiji use in order to reorganize Japan’s government, economy, and military? European Model 20.What was Japan’s solution in becoming an imperial power?Japan needed Oil, Coal, Iron Ore, Timber, and a Labor force •Objective/ Standard: 7-4.3 – Spanish-American War lasted from late April to August 1898.
•*True cause of the War – Liberation of Cuba from Spanish rule. •*War turned the United States into an Imperialist Nation. •U.S. saw this war as an opportunity to expand into the Caribbean Sea & far across the Pacific Ocean. Causes of the War •1800s – Spanish Empire was in decline. They only controlled Puerto Rico and Cuba. •Cuban Uprisings took place in the 1870s but were put down by Spanish Army. •Revolt - When people fight against a ruling government. •1895 - Jose Marti led the fight for independence in Cuba. •American newspapers reported the harsh treatment by the Spanish against the Cuban people. •*U.S. Government was worried about American businesses in Cuba. •Cuban rebels fought for total independence from Spain in 1896, 1897, & in 1898 with violence in Havan’s major port. •*U.S. President William McKinley ordered the U.S.S. Maine battle ship in the fight against Spain in Cuba on Jan. 25th, 1898. •*Feb. 15th, 1898 – A Huge explosion took place & 266 people died on U.S.S. Maine. Ship was destroyed. America was outraged. •Commodore George Dewey led the U.S. Navy. •The U.S. Navy defeated the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay. The Fight Continued……… •U.S. President McKinley called for 125,000 volunteer soldiers for war effort. •Theodore Roosevelt resigned his position as Naval Assistant Secretary •Rough Riders were organized by Teddy Roosevelt consisting of cowboys, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. •“Rough Riders” got their nickname from the News Papers. •The Black soldiers were called Buffalo Soldiers. •July 1st, 1898 – Roosevelt’s Rough Riders fought against the Spanish on San Juan Hill & Kettle Hill in Cuba. •The Spanish were defeated. 1. Which Spanish Colonies were claimed by the United States after the Treaty of Paris?
2.Following the Spanish-American War, how did other countries view the United States? 3.In 1904, what did the Roosevelt corollary declare the United States? 4.How were Native populations treated after global empires forced colonial rule over India, Africa, and China? 5.Which two countries colonized South Africa? 6.Who defeated the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838? 7. Who was the Zulu King that was assassinated in 1828? 8.Which two European colonies started taking over the Zulu Territory? 9.What was the Sepoy Rebellion? 10.___________ is a member of the Indian Army that had to serve under the British. 11.What rumor caused the Sepoy Rebellion? 12.What did the Sepoy Rebellion symbolize for Britain? 13. Who are the Boxers? 14.What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion? 15.Which country proposed the Open Door Policy in China? 16.In 1853, who was the U.S. Naval Commander that brought war ships and a letter from the President to Japan? 17.Who was the Shogun? 18.Who became the Japanese Emperor in 1867 and was only 15 years old? 19.What model did Meiji use in order to reorganize Japan’s government, economy, and military? 20.What was Japan’s solution in becoming an imperialist nation? Lesson 14: European Imperialism •Background: European continent was filled with rival nations to take over land. Age of Imperialism •Imperialism - Idea in which countries would conquer lands and peoples in Africa, Asia, and elsewhere. •European powers began to take over new lands and established new colonies. •New colonies provided raw materials such as cotton, rubber, oil, minerals, tea, sugar, & coffee. •Europeans also believed Christianity and European culture is more superior than other cultures. •*Great Britain created the largest & most powerful empire in the age of Imperialism. Empire Building •Victorian Era - People living during the British rule of Queen Victoria boasted “The Sun never sets on the British Empire.” •*India was called “The Jewel in the Crown” because they were considered the pride of the British Empire. •Raj - The British rule of India. •1857 – The Sepoy Rebellion (Sepoy Mutiny) – Indian troops rebelled against their British rulers. •Sepoy is a member of the Indian Army that had served under the British. •Result: The Rebellion was put down through brutal force & the British strengthened it’s hold on India. •Great Britain wanted a shorter water route to India. •British were interested in the Suez Canal in Egypt. •*The Suez Canal was important to the Europe-India Trade Route because the canal saved approximately 5,000 miles of sea travel. •The canal was French-made and completed in 1869. •The British purchased all of Egypt’s canal rights in 1875. European Influence in China •Great Britain colonized China •The British traded silk, tea, and porcelain with the Chinese. •The British brought in Opium to the Chinese from Japan. •Opium - A powerful and addictive drug. •Chinese demanded the British to stop delivering opium •The British refused. •First Opium War – A trade war between Great Britain and the Qing Empire in China from 1839 to 1842. •The British defeated China. •Result – Britain gained the Island of Hong Kong. •Shanghai & canton gave British special trading rights. •1856 - France and Great Britain teamed up against the Chinese in the “The Second Opium War. •This was an actual shooting war that opened up more trading ports between China & other European countries including Russia & Portugal. •*Result of both Opium Wars – Most trading ports in China were now being controlled by 4 European countries including Britain, France, Russia, & Portugal Australia and New Zealand •Great Britain colonized Australia and New Zealand. •The Colonists in Australia were criminals and convicts. •The Colonists pushed out the native tribes of Australia. •English colonists also pushed out the native Maori tribe in New Zealand. •Mid-1800s – A Maori rebellion was put down by the colonists. •Australia became independent from Britain in 1901 •New Zealand became independent from Britain in 1907. •Australia & New Zealand both remained British dominions. •Dominions - Lands that the British colonized and made part of the British common wealth & were granted self-rule. Imperialism in Africa
•1884 to 1885 - Berlin Conference was held without African representation. •*Berlin Conference - In Berlin, Germany all major European nations met to discuss how they were going to divide up Africa and the process of taking over its landmasses. •Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, & Spain were the countries responsible for carving up Africa and taking over its lands. •*The only two countries that remained independent in Africa were Liberia and Ethiopia. |
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