unit 7 Flashcards
how and why did the Ottoman Empire collapse
The Ottoman Empire disintegrated and was partitioned after its defeat in World War I. They sided with Germany in WW1 which was a main cause The empire had already been in decline for centuries, struggling to maintain a bloated bureaucracy or a centralized administrative structure after various attempts at reform.
Mexican revolution goal
The initial goal of the Mexican Revolution was simply the overthrow of the Díaz dictatorship, but that relatively simple political movement broadened into a major economic and social upheaval that presaged the fundamental character of Mexico’s 20th-century experience
Mexican revolution causes
The economic policies of Porfirio Díaz, unequal distribution of land, deeply entrenched economic inequality, and undemocratic institutions were the major causes of the revolution.
mexican revolution effects
The Mexican Revolution sparked the Constitution of 1917 which provided for separation of Church and state, government ownership of the subsoil, holding of land by communal groups, the right of labor to organize and strike and many other aspirations.
Russian revolution causes
Primary causes of the Russian Revolution included widespread corruption and inefficiency within the czarist imperial government, growing dissatisfaction among peasants, workers, and soldiers, the monarchy’s level of control over the Russian Orthodox Church, and the disintegration of the Imperial Russian Army during World War I.
Russian revolution effects
After many years of violence and political unrest, the Russian Revolution paved the way for the rise of communism as an influential political belief system around the world. It set the stage for the rise of the Soviet Union as a world power that would go head-to-head with the United States during the Cold War
Russian revolution goal
The goals of the Russian Revolution were to take the power out of the hands of the aristocracy, but the outcome was a government just as oppressive as the previous regime. By 1917, Russia had suffered under centuries of oppression.
causes of WW1
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism. the immediate cause of World War I that made the aforementioned items come into play (alliances, imperialism, militarism, nationalism) was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. In June 1914, a Serbian-nationalist terrorist group called the Black Hand sent groups to assassinate the Archduke.
the five year plan (Stalins)
In the Soviet Union the first Five-Year Plan (1928–32), implemented by Joseph Stalin, concentrated on developing heavy industry and collectivizing agriculture, at the cost of a drastic fall in consumer goods.
why was the 5 year plan created
The first five year plan was created in order to initiate rapid and large-scale industrialization across the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
how did social darwinism play a role in international politics
Social Darwinism indirectly contributed to German militarism and World War I.
how does the Great Depression contribute to authoritarianism
economic instability led to political instability in many parts of the world. Political chaos, in turn, gave rise to dictatorial regimes such as Adolf Hitler’s in Germany and the military’s in Japan. (Totalitarian regimes in the Soviet Union and Italy predated the depression.)
how did great Britain use its colonies to further its objective
These colonies would provide England with valuable materials, like metals, sugar and tobacco, which they could also sell to other countries. The colonies also offered money-making opportunities for wealthy Englishmen and provided England’s poor and unemployed with new places to live and new jobs.
internal and external threats to the Qing dynasty
the Qing government was challenged by several threats and problems: economic pressures, corruption in the government and bureaucracy, domestic rebellions, foreign imperialism and wars. The high living standards of the previous century contributed to a sharp increase in population
internal and external threats to the Ottoman Empire
the Russian empire was a huge external threat and so was Poland and Austria and Persia. the Ottoman Empire has internal problems such as rebellions, corruption, financial weakness and military defeat which surrounded its development.
what new military technology used in WW1 led to increased levels of wartime casualities
poison gas, machine guns, submarines, airplanes, tanks
describe the factors that led to the collapse of the ottoman empire
the Ottoman Empire disintegrated and was partitioned after its defeat in WW1 they sided with Germany in WW1 which was the ultimate reason. they had been in decline for centuries struggling to maintain a bloated bureaucracy or centralized administrative structure after various attempts at reform
what led to the collapse of the Qing dyansty
in the early 1800s the Qing dynasty there was a huge population growth. but with that there wasn’t enough farmland or jobs to support everyone which led to people in poverty wanting to rebel. and also with foreign invasions the Qing collapsed
whaat led to the collapse of the Russian empire
Russia wasn’t promoting industrialization or economic growth like other countries which set them behind those other countries. they also were slow at expanding on things like building roads for transportation. the tsar also mistreated the people which caused revolts because the people were mad about the rationalizing things like kerosine which led to more revolts. also the Russian lacked a good economic base to support their military
what were some of the outcomes of the Bolshevik Revolution?
after the bolshevik seized they set up a communist government with Lenin at the head. eventually this led to Stalin taking over
how did the economic crises of the Great Depression contribute to the rise of totalitarian governments
because of the Great Depression nations were looking for strong leaders to help rebuild and keep them alive which led to more dictators
describe the goals of Stalins 5 year plan
the five year plan was put in place to turn the mostly agricultural nation of Russia into an industrial one. he felt that Russia was behind the west regarding industrialization.
