Question 1

The effect of World War I on European imperialism can best be described as (Global Perspective, pp. 726-727)

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World War I significantly weakened the European powers, both economically and militarily, leading to increased tensions between colonies and their ruling nations. This was due to the heavy demands placed on the colonies for resources and manpower during the war, and the growing desire for independence among colonized peoples, influenced by the war's emphasis on national self-determination.

Question 2

Countries with significant empires in Asia in the nineteenth century (Map 29-1, p. 728) included all of the following except

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Germany did not have a significant empire in Asia in the nineteenth century, unlike the United States, Russia, and Japan.

Question 3

The British established control over Egypt primarily because (Image, p. 730)

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The British established control over Egypt primarily to secure the Suez Canal, which was a strategic link to their Asian colonies, notably India. This canal significantly reduced the sea voyage between Europe and Asia, making it a vital route for trade and military movement.

Question 4

Russia initiated the Pan-Slavic movement primarily in order to

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The Pan-Slavic movement, promoted by Russia, aimed to unite all Slavic peoples under Russian leadership, partly as a strategy to restore national prestige following military and geopolitical setbacks.

Question 5

William II's foreign policy in the first decade of the twentieth century

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William II's foreign policy, particularly through the Entente Cordiale with England (1904) and the subsequent alignment with Russia, effectively associated France with England and Russia, forming the Triple Entente by 1907. This was a departure from Bismarck's policy of isolating France.

Question 6

After the Treaty of Versailles, which of the following empires did not lose territory? (Map 29-4, p. 746)

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The Serbian state actually expanded after the Treaty of Versailles, forming the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia), unlike the Austrian-Habsburg, Russian, and Ottoman empires, which lost territory following World War I.

Question 7

Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness

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"Heart of Darkness" was inspired by Joseph Conrad's own experiences in the Congo Free State, which was under the personal rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. The novel reflects the exploitation and brutal treatment of the Congolese people during Leopold's rule.

Question 8

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson had great hopes for the League of Nations, as it was a key part of his Fourteen Points and he believed it would help prevent future conflicts.

Question 9

To what areas of the world did Europe extend its power after 1870? How and why did European attitudes toward imperialism change after 1870? What features differentiate the New Imperialism from previous imperialistic movements? What features do they have in common? 
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Question 10

Discuss three different theories of the motivation of the New Imperialism. Which theory do you think is closest to the truth? Can it be applied to all the major imperialist countries? 
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Question 11

What were the costs paid by the colonizing countries for the New Imperialism? Why were these nations not as strong as they appeared in 1914?
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Question 12

What circumstances sparked the "scramble for Africa" in the late 1870s? How did this "scramble" affect the populations of Africa?
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Question 13

What was unique about the Belgian acquisition of the Congo? What were the consequences of that acquisition for the populations of the Congo, for Belgium, and for King Leopold II?
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Question 14

Why did the United States emerge as a major force in international affairs during the late nineteenth century?
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Question 15

What role in the world did Bismarck envision for the new Germany after 1871? How successful was he in carrying out his vision? Why? What was Bismarck's attitude toward colonies? Was he wise to tie Germany to Austria-Hungary? 
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Question 16

"For all their elegance, the foreign policies of Bismarck contained a fatal flaw: only Bismarck could make them work. Therefore, these policies are not worthy of praise." Evaluate this statement, making sure that you describe the main features of Bismarck's policy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
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Question 17

What were the reasons for the formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?
Conceptual

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Question 18

Why did Germany lose the First World War? Could it have won, or was victory never a possibility? 
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Question 19

Describe the style of warfare used in World War I. What new technologies were developed during the war and how did they affect its outcome? What influence do you think the style of warfare had on the soldiers who witnessed and participated in it? 
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Question 20

Why was Lenin successful in establishing the rule of the Bolsheviks? What role did Trotsky play? Was Lenin right in taking Russia out of the war? 
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Quiz 29: Imperialism and World War I

The effect of World War I on European imperialism can best be described as (Global Perspective, pp. 726-727)

Countries with significant empires in Asia in the nineteenth century (Map 29-1, p. 728) included all of the following except

The British established control over Egypt primarily because (Image, p. 730)

Russia initiated the Pan-Slavic movement primarily in order to

William II's foreign policy in the first decade of the twentieth century

After the Treaty of Versailles, which of the following empires did not lose territory? (Map 29-4, p. 746)

Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson

To what areas of the world did Europe extend its power after 1870? How and why did European attitudes toward imperialism change after 1870? What features differentiate the New Imperialism from previous imperialistic movements? What features do they have in common? Conceptual

Discuss three different theories of the motivation of the New Imperialism. Which theory do you think is closest to the truth? Can it be applied to all the major imperialist countries? Conceptual

What were the costs paid by the colonizing countries for the New Imperialism? Why were these nations not as strong as they appeared in 1914? Conceptual

What circumstances sparked the "scramble for Africa" in the late 1870s? How did this "scramble" affect the populations of Africa? Conceptual

What was unique about the Belgian acquisition of the Congo? What were the consequences of that acquisition for the populations of the Congo, for Belgium, and for King Leopold II? Conceptual

Why did the United States emerge as a major force in international affairs during the late nineteenth century? Conceptual

What role in the world did Bismarck envision for the new Germany after 1871? How successful was he in carrying out his vision? Why? What was Bismarck's attitude toward colonies? Was he wise to tie Germany to Austria-Hungary? Conceptual

What were the reasons for the formation of the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente? Conceptual

Why did Germany lose the First World War? Could it have won, or was victory never a possibility? Conceptual

Describe the style of warfare used in World War I. What new technologies were developed during the war and how did they affect its outcome? What influence do you think the style of warfare had on the soldiers who witnessed and participated in it? Conceptual

Why was Lenin successful in establishing the rule of the Bolsheviks? What role did Trotsky play? Was Lenin right in taking Russia out of the war? Conceptual