Chapter 1: 1.2 Impact of Imperial Expansion Flashcards
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5When was the Fashoda Incident?
18 September 1898
Why did the Fashoda Incident Occur?
Britain and France had conflicting objectives over connecting their respective territories
What is ‘Weltpolitik’
“World policy” or Germany’s place in the sun; Actively seeking overseas possessions
What is the ‘Entente Cordiale’
Agreement between Britain and France signed on April 8 1904 which settled territorial disputes over North Africa; Britain recognised Frances claim over Morraco
When did the Morrocan Crisis Occur?
1905 and 1911
What was the Morrocan Crisis?
A series of disputes between Germany and France (and Britain)
When did the Boxer Rebellion Occur?
1898-1901
Why did the Boxer Rebellion Occur?
Chinese nationalist were angered by their governments failure to prevent foreign domination/influence
Why was there tension between Britain and Germany over South Africa?
When did the Boer Wars Occur?
1880-1881; 1899-1901
What is the Kruger telegram?
A telegram by Kaiser Wilhelm II to President Paul Kruger congradulating President Paul Kruger of successfully repelling the Jameson Raid
When did the Berlin Conference occur?
1884 - 1885
Why did the Berlin Conference happen?
Established rules by which European nations could gain possession of African territory
What is the Treaty of Shimonoseki?
Signed in 1885 following the first Sino-Japanese war giving Japan control of Port Arthur
What is the ‘Open door policy’
1899; All countries should have equal access to any Chinese port open to trade.
What is the ‘Triple Intervention’
France, Germany and Russia; collectively putting diplomatic pressure on Japan to remove troops/ relinquish control of Port Arthur
