Imperalism, WWI, and Russian Revolution

What was the name of the meeting of European countries where they decided on how to divide up Africa?

• Conference of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Berlin Conference

What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?

• natural resources and new markets

• gold and glory

• new machinery and labor force

What was a result of headlines like the one above?

• World War I begin

• The Spanish-American War

• The US entered World War I

• The Union defeated the Confederacy

Define "imperialism."

• the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

• loyalty and devotion to a nation

• the power to do as one pleases

• an area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

Which two non-European countries adopted the policy of Imperialism?

• Australia and Japan

• China and Japan

• United States and Japan

• China and the United States

Imperialism led to political tensions between European countries?

• True

• False

Who was the President of the United States during WWI?

• Woodrow Wilson
• Grover Cleveland
• Teddy Roosevelt
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which of the following are examples of propaganda?

• Art posters, movies, cartoons.

• Pro war speeches (4 minute men).

• Shaming campaigns (white feather).

• All of the above

When did WWI begin?

• July 28, 1914

• December 3, 1913

• October 23, 1914

• April 16, 1915

What does this political cartoon best represent?

• Public opposition to the League of Nations

• German Imperial Fleet discussing a blockade of Mexico

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• Talks of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare