Unit 3 Imperialism/WWI | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Imperialism/WWI

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Define Imperialism

When a powerful nation takes over a weak nation

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Define Social Darwinism

theory that humans are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals

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What is the meaning of "White Man's Burden"

It is the duty of white people to help or manage nonwhite people

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What impact did Yellow Journalism have on the Spanish-American War?

It led to United Stated declaring war on Spain due to false headlines about Spain blowing up the USS Maine

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what does MANIA stand for?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, Assassination

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What is Militarism?

Building and keeping a strong military

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What is the difference between a Two front war and a Total War?

Two front war: fighting on to 2 different geographic fronts. Total War: Every resource is used including civilians at home

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What was Trench Warfare?

Building trenches in the ground for protection

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What is nationalism?

Pride, support, devotion, or loyalty to one's nation

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Name 2 motives for Imperialism

I'll let you know if you are right :)

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What was an economic reason for imperialism?

new markets

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What was a religious reason for Imperialism?

To convert non-Christian people to Christianity

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What was a military reason for imperialism?

To have military bases around the world and to have military power

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Why was the Spanish- American War started?

America wanted to "help" Cuba; Yellow Journalism blamed Spain for blowing up the USS Maine - started war

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Why was Unrestricted Submarine warfare a reason for America's involvement in WWI

German submarine blew up passenger ship with American citizens on it

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How did American Propaganda play a role in America's entrance into WWI?

Showed citizens how awful Germany/The Enemy was- made people want to get involved

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