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Causes of Opium War
The Chinese didn't want the British to sell opium to their people anymore, but the British wouldn't stop
Effects of Opium War
The Chinese were humiliated, had to give British Hong Kong, brought more foreigners into China
What is nationalism?
A deep devotion to one's nation
What is Imperialism?
A nation trying to expand by colonizing other places
What is militarism?
the policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army ready for war
What is the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
What is the Triple Entente?
Britain, France, and Russia
What assassination happened in Sarajevo?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did nationalism increase tension in Europe?
it made nations more competitive
How did imperialism increase tension in Europe?
nations were competing for colonies in Africa and Asia
How did militarism increase tension in Europe?
they were anxious to use their armies
How did the Triple Alliance increase tension in Europe?
it divided up Europe
How did the Triple Entente increase tension in Europe?
it created a rival for the Triple Alliance
How did the Assassination in Sarajevo increase tension in Europe?
it started the war
Cause: Russia mobilizes along German Border. Effect?
Germany declares war on Russia
Cause: Germany invades Belgium to get to France
Britain joins the war
Cause: The Allies defeat the Germans in the Battle of the Marne
Destroys the Schlieffen Plan and causes a stalemate
Cause: Russian forces attack both Austria and Germany
divides the german forces
Cause: Allies are unable to ship supplies to Russia's port
Russia loses tons of soldiers and eventually has to back out of the war
Why did the United States enter the war?
Because of the Zimmerman Note
Why did the czar's government collapse?
war shortages of food and fuel
What were the terms of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Russia made peace with Germany, lost tons of land and left the war
What was the significance of the 2nd Battle of the Marne?
The Allies crush the Germans
What events signal the final defeat of the Central Powers?
Kaiser Wilhelm steps down, Germany becomes a republic
What was the guiding principle of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
What were the concerns and aims of France and Britain?
Wanted to punish Germany
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany?
$33 billion in reparations. Article 231 - War Guilt Clause. Lost tons of land
How as Wilson's 14 points incorporated into the Treaty?
The League of Nations
Why did the United States reject the treaty?
Wanted to stay out of European affairs?
How did the rejection affect the League of Nations?
It made it totally powerless because the US was the strongest power
Why did many countries feel bitter and cheated as a result of the Treaty?
they got less land out of it than they wanted.
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