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WorksheetsImperialism / World War I
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What is the policy of extending a country's power by taking over a smaller, weaker nation?
Militarism
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
Which of the following describes the Zimmerman Telegram?
A world organization established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace
A secret German message to Mexico supporting the Mexican Government in combating the U.S. during WWI
An agreement where Mexico would have received the states of New Mexico and Nevada for German support
Sending German submarines to form a naval blockade against enemy shipping
The belief that a country needs a strong army is called
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
Socialism
Making amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged
Armistice
Alliance
Reparations
Propaganda
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
Socialism
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Alliance
Armistice
Propaganda
Reparations
A secret communication issued from the German Foreign Office that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico
Red Scare
Trench Warfare
Zimmerman Telegram
Fourteen Points
A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from a long ditch facing each other.
Convoy System
Trench Warfare
War Bonds
Red Scare
President Wilson’s goals for peace were called
Convoy System
Trench Warfare
Fourteen Points
Treaty of Versailles
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Propaganda
Armistice
Alliance
War Bonds
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, sometimes to the exclusion of the interests of other nations
Imperialism
Nationalism
Socialism
Militarism
Who won World War I?
Central Powers
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Avengers
Which was NOT a cause of World War I?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Neutrality
The partial outline below describes what important historical developments?
I. ____________________
A. Growing nationalism in Europe
B. Growing militarism in Europe
C. The creation of secret alliances
The colonization of Africa and Asia
The rise of democracy
The causes of communism
The causes of WWI
Why were the Balkans referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the period prior to World War I?
Because of the large deposits of saltpeter and sulfur in the region
Because of the manufacturing ability of the nations in the region
Because of the nationalistic rivalries that existed in the region
Because of the vast stockpiles of weapons in the region
How did the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance contribute to the start of World War I?
By issuing threats against nations in the Western Hemisphere
By increasing tensions between the nations of Europe through complicated alliances
By refusing to allow Germany and France to become members
By ignoring aggressive actions by the Japanese in Korea
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of which conflict?
World War I
The Franco-Prussian War
World War II
The Russo-Japanese War
Which of the following best explains why the growth of European alliances during the early twentieth century contributed to the onset of a vast conflict?
Progress achieved by allies in weapons development led to an arms race.
The sense of security among allies distracted them from emerging threats.
Suspicions of disloyalty among allies caused international tensions to rise.
The responsibilities of allies drew them into taking sides in regional fights.
In which country did the rise of nationalism lead most directly to events causing the outbreak of World War I?
Serbia
Russia
France
Germany
Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?
Naval battles between ships fighting over trade routes
Quick attacks with coordinated aircraft, artillery, and infantry
Guerrilla combatants attacking from behind trees and in cities
Soldiers digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack
Which of the following had the most influence on the United States' decision to enter World War I?
The entry of the Ottoman Empire
The capture of Paris by the Germans
Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans leading to the sinking of the U.S.S. Lusitania
Mexico's insinuation that it would ally itself with Germany
Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.
"To keep out the chill night winds the men had spread their shelter halves over the foxholes which had been dug into the side of the bank. When the enemy’s barrage opened it was directed particularly at this spot, where he believed the infantry was lying in readiness to go over. It was not surprising, then, that the entire vicinity was thoroughly bombarded. In quick succession the shells struck, many of them so near that they blew men to pieces less than ten feet from us and peppered our shelter halves with stones and lumps of mud, leaving many of them perforated like sieves."
— William L. Langer, Gas and Flame in World War I, Knopf/Borzoi
Which characteristic of warfare associated with World War I is described in the excerpt?
Trench warfare
Air Warfare
Submarine warfare
Armored warfare
Which statement about the technology developed during World War I is correct?
The new technology led to fewer refugees being displaced from their homes during the conflict.
The new technology created deadlier weapons which led to increased military casualties in battles fought during the conflict.
The new technology led to smaller nations joining large empires following the conflict.
The new technology led to a reduced focus on transportation improvements following the conflict.
Which statement best describes militarism?
establishing a classless society through government force
the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests
the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis
restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order
What was an immediate result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?
Germany signed a peace treaty
Great Britain formed an alliance with Belgium
Russia’s monarch was overthrown
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after delivering an unworkable ultimatum
What is imperialism?
Proud of your heritage or country
Building an army
Domination of lands which are not part of your country for power and resources
Creating partnerships
Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (Allied Powers)?
Russia, Great Britain, France
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany
Italy, France, Great Britain
Which countries made up the Central Powers in WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Russia, France, Great Britain, United States, Italy
Germany, Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Belgium
Which countries made up the Allied Powers in WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
Russia, United States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Romania
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Russia, Great Britain, France
Which country dropped out of WWI due to their country's revolution?
Germany
France
Russia
Great Britain
The Treaty of Versailles
ended the war.
set up a League of Nations.
punished Germany for causing the war.
All of the above
The two sides fighting against each other during World War I were
the Allies and The Central Powers.
the North and the South.
the East and the West.
the Union and the Confederacy.
Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?
Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map
Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa
European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.
The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.
Define "colony."
a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.
An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.
Having power and influence over others.
Which of these was NOT a reason European powers colonized Africa and Asia?
They wanted to acquire power and prestige
They wanted to gain access to natural resources such as gold, rubber, timber, and metals
They had a mission to civilize "inferior races"
They wanted to protect weaker nations from other foreign influences
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.
The Berlin Conference split up ________ among European nations.
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
What does the phrase "the sun never sets over the British Empire" mean?
it's always sunny in Britain
it shows how large their empire was
it shows how dangerous they were
is a reference to the shiny money they had
The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.
True
False
The Berlin Conference
was a meeting of African leaders to discuss the division of Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the slave trade in Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of colonies in Africa.
was a meeting of European countries to discuss the division of the colonies in southern Asia.
The race for European countries to claim land in Africa was called the _________.
Scramble for Africa
African Marathon
Great Competition
Monopoly
Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
The rebellion took place in Japan.
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.
The Boxers were attempting to increase profits from the sale of opium in China
The visit of Commodore Perry encouraged the Japanese to
close its ports to all Western traders.
declare war on Russia to gain Korea as a buffer zone.
open a port to trade with the United States
return to their feudal ways
An area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment in a weaker nation
protectorate
colonialism
sphere of influence
imperialism
What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
India became an independent nation
Great Britain stopped the rebellion and took full control of India
What were some of the positive impacts of British Imperialism on India?
There was a large amount of food for all people
Religious divisions ended
The poor had more opportunities to rise out of poverty
New infrastructure was created along with schools
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India
They wanted to overthrow the British rule
Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion
Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British
What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
An end to company rule and more strict control from the British gov't
The British left India
The British East India Company went bankrupt
All Indians over the age of 33 were executed
Why did Europeans improve roads, build bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies?
To obtain raw materials for their industries
Provide high-paying jobs for the colonists
Impress the colonists with their technology
Help missionaries spread the Christian religion
What ideas motivated Imperialism?
Nationalism
Christianity
Social Darwinism/National Superiority
All the above
Why did the British colonize India?
They wanted to trade with India
They needed raw materials/natural resources
They wanted markets inside of India
All the above
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the
colonization of Japan by the United States
transfer of spheres of influence to China
introduction of Christianity to Japanese society
opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it
strengthened the power of the Shogunate
decreased the level of pollution
modernized transportation
increased the number of small farms
Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its
need to maintain a traditional society
desire for a modern industrialized society
colonization by Western nations
encouragement of foreign investment
One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had
rejected Western ideas
used its access to the sea for fishing
relied on traditional isolationist policies
reformed its political and economic systems based on Western systems
Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?
isolation and nationalism
capitalism and democracy
revolution and absolutism
reform and modernization
Which action taken by the Meiji government encouraged industrialization in 19th-century Japan?
building a modern transportation system
limiting the number of ports open to foreign trade
forcing families to settle on collective farms
establishing a system of trade guilds
The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by
a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations
the failure of Japanese expansion
the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity
a desire to stay isolated
"...I am willing to admit my pride in this accomplishment for Japan. The facts are these: It was not until the sixth year of Kaei (1853) that a steamship was seen for the first time; it was only in the second year of Ansei (1855) that we began to study navigation from the Dutch in Nagasaki; by 1860, the science was sufficiently understood to enable us to sail a ship across the Pacific. This means that about seven years after the first sight of a steamship, after only about five years of practice, the Japanese people made a trans-Pacific crossing without help from foreign experts. I think we can without undue pride boast before the world of this courage and skill. As I have shown, the Japanese officers were to receive no aid from Captain Brooke throughout the voyage. Even in taking observations, our officers and the Americans made them independently of each other. Sometimes they compared their results, but we were never in the least dependent on the Americans. . . ."
— Eiichi Kiyooka, trans., The Autobiography of Fukuzawa Yukichi, The Hokuseido Press, 1934
The changes described in this passage most directly contributed to which of the following?
the development of Japanese feudalism
the Meiji Restoration
decreased trade between Japan and Europe
an alliance between Japan and Russia
"...I am willing to admit my pride in this accomplishment for Japan. The facts are these: It was not until the sixth year of Kaei (1853) that a steamship was seen for the first time; it was only in the second year of Ansei (1855) that we began to study navigation from the Dutch in Nagasaki; by 1860, the science was sufficiently understood to enable us to sail a ship across the Pacific. This means that about seven years after the first sight of a steamship, after only about five years of practice, the Japanese people made a trans-Pacific crossing without help from foreign experts. I think we can without undue pride boast before the world of this courage and skill. As I have shown, the Japanese officers were to receive no aid from Captain Brooke throughout the voyage. Even in taking observations, our officers and the Americans made them independently of each other. Sometimes they compared their results, but we were never in the least dependent on the Americans. . . ."
— Eiichi Kiyooka, trans., The Autobiography of Fukuzawa Yukichi, The Hokuseido Press, 1934
The changes in Japanese science and technology described in this passage most directly resulted from which of the following?
the Russo-Japanese War
an abundance of natural resources in Japan
the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan
Japanese isolationism
Base your answer to the following question on the map below.
What was a basic cause of the political changes shown on this map?
Russia and Japan formed an alliance.
Korea defeated Japan in the Sino-Japanese War.
The Japanese people wanted to spread the beliefs of Shinto.
Japan needed raw materials for industrialization.
Base your answer to the following question on on the poem below and on your knowledge of social studies.
May our country
Taking what is good
And rejecting what is bad Be not inferior to any other.
–Mutsuhito
According to this Japanese poem, Mutsuhito believed Japan should modernize by
completely changing Japanese society
borrowing selectively from other societies
controlling other cultures that were superior
rejecting foreign influences
What was China struggling with right before the Boxer Rebellion occurred?
the government had lost in the two Opium Wars
it had become open to its neighbor, Japan
it was forced to open more ports & give up some territories
all of these are correct
Why didn't the Chinese NEED to trade with western nations?
Everyone in China was already rich
China already had a strong economy
China wanted to stop opium from entering the country
Europeans wanted Silk and Porcelain
What was the one product that finally opened China to the Western world?
Tea
Silk
Porcelain
Opium
Why were the Chinese easily defeated during the first Opium War?
Lacked modern military equipment
Opium killed many of their soldiers
Military commanders were killed quickly
The Chinese army was stronger than its navy, however the war was fought only at sea
How did the Treaty of Nanjing allow more opium into China?
Legalized opium
Provided a higher tax on opium
Opened five more ports
Made opium cheaper
