Deck 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are the Five Motives of Imperialism?
Economic, Exploration, Ethnocentric, Political, Religious
Each motive represents a reason for imperialist expansion, influencing nations to seek control over others.
What does the Economic motive of Imperialism entail?
Industrial Revolution created a need for more raw materials and a market for manufactured goods.
Economic motives often drive countries to explore and exploit new lands.
What is the Exploration motive of Imperialism?
Curiosity about the world and a desire to discover new territories.
Exploration often leads to the claiming of new lands.
What does the Ethnocentric motive of Imperialism refer to?
Racism and the belief in the ‘white man’s burden’ to civilize people of color.
This concept justified imperialism as a moral responsibility.
What is the Political motive of Imperialism?
Gaining more land increases power and influence.
Political motives often involve strategic advantages in global politics.
What does the Religious motive of Imperialism include?
Missionary work and the desire to spread Christianity.
Religious motives often accompany imperialistic endeavors.
What was the Berlin Conference?
A meeting of European powers to regulate colonization and trade in Africa.
The conference aimed to prevent conflict among European nations over African territories.
What were ‘spheres of influence’ during European imperialism in China?
Regions where a country held exclusive political and economic interests.
Spheres of influence allowed foreign powers to control trade and resources in specific areas.
What are the MAIN causes of World War One?
Nationalism, Alliances, Imperialism, Militarism
Each cause contributed to the tensions that led to the outbreak of war.
What does Nationalism refer to as a cause of World War One?
A strong feeling of pride and loyalty towards one’s nation or ethnic group.
Nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations and ethnic groups.
What is the Alliances cause of World War One?
Agreements between two or more nations to support each other.
Alliances often create a web of obligations that can escalate conflicts.
What does Imperialism mean in the context of World War One?
Expanding one’s empire through acquiring overseas colonies and exploiting their resources.
Imperialist competition heightened tensions among European powers.
What is Militarism in relation to World War One?
The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
Militarism often leads to an arms race among nations.
Describe warfare on the Western Front in WW1.
Characterized by trench warfare and stalemates with entrenched positions.
This type of warfare resulted in prolonged battles and heavy casualties.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A secret message sent by Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico.
The telegram’s interception contributed to the U.S. entering WW1.
What advantage did the Allies gain in creating a multi-front war against Germany?
It stretched Germany’s resources and weakened its position in the war.
A multi-front war can prevent a nation from effectively defending itself.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace treaty that ended WW1 and imposed penalties on Germany.
The treaty aimed to prevent future conflicts but also sowed discontent in Germany.
What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany specifically?
Imposed reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions; ended the war
These measures aimed to limit Germany’s power and prevent future aggression.
