World History B Semester Study Guide
Explain the rise of communism and Mao Zedong in China. (pg.697)
Mao- Emerged as leader of Chinese Communist Party (CCP); Long March Long March- The 6,000-mile (9,600-kilometer) flight of Chinese Communists from southeastern to northwestern China. The Communists, led by Mao Zedong, were pursued by the Chinese army under orders from Chiang Kai-shek.
What were the effects of the global Great Depression in the Post WWI era? (pg. 709)
The Depression caused the United States to retreat further into its post-World War I isolationism. The Great Depression caused the United States Government to pull back from major international involvement during the 1930s,
What was the effect of the Berlin Conference on Africa? (Flipped Video on U5 L2 page 2)
The main way in which the Berlin Conference of 1884-5 affected Africa was by chopping it up into areas that would be colonized by various European countries.
What were the causes of the Armenian Genocide? (pg.607)
The massacres were an attempt to create a new homogeneous Turkish state
Describe the effects of the English Bill of Rights. (U2 L3 page 1 in Connexus)
Took away some power from the Monarch and more to the Parliament.
What were the effects of the Crimean War? (pg. 583)
- First modern war; mechanized. - Marked the transition from traditional to modern warfare. The percussion caps and breech-loading rifles were examples. - Beginning of a series of changes in military technology - Invention of machine guns, the use of railways to transfer weapons and men, and trench warfare. - Propaganda with the telegraph and newspapers were spread quickly especially in France. - Support for war effort
What were the effects of the Treaty of Versailles? (pg.655)
1. Germany had to admit full responsibility for starting the war and 2. had to pay reparations and 3. A League of Nations was set up to keep world peace.
Toussaint L'Ouverture (546)
A former slave that lead a slave revolt in Haiti. Helped abolish slavery by 1798.
What was the Dreyfus Affair and what were its effects? (pg. 572)
A group of French monarchial officers accused Dreyfus, a Jewish captain, of selling the Germans secrets. It caused the separation of church and state in France. France passed laws that made it illegal for clerics to teach in public schools.
Father Miguel Hidalgo (547)
A ragged army of poor mestizos and Native Americans rallied to Father Hidalgo and marched to the outskirts of Mexico City. At first, some creoles supported the revolt. However, they soon rejected Hidalgo's call for an end to slavery and his plea for reforms to improve conditions for Native Americans. They felt that these policies would cost them power.
What was the rule of Catherine the Great like? (pg.442)
Absolute monarchy. Good ruler, embraced Western ideas. Encouraged French language and customs.
What is appeasement and how did it influence WWII? (pg.739)
All of this emboldened Hitler, making him feel he could safely invade Poland. When Hitler invaded Poland, the Allies finally decided he had gone too far and went to war. In the above ways, appeasement can be said to have caused World War II. ... Hitler's aggression and military power allowed him to start World War II
Why did the U.S. join WWII? (U5 L2 page 8)
Although the war began with Nazi Germany's attack on Poland in September 1939, the United States did not enter the war until after the Japanese bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.
Who was the Ayatollah Khomeini and what was his relationship like with his people and with Americans? (pg.833)
An Iranian religious leader and politician, and leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution who saw the overthrow of the Shah of Iran. Following the revolution, he became the country's Supreme Leader — a position created in the constitution as the highest ranking political and religious authority of the nation — until his death. He was known for his support of the hostage takers during the Iran hostage crisis and has been criticized violations of human rights of Iranians.
Explain the reasons Japan built an empire. (pg. 623)
As in Western industrial nations, Japan's economic needs fed its imperialist desires. As a small island nation, Japan lacked many basic resources, including coal, that were essential for industrial growth. Spurred by nationalism and a strong ambition to equal the West, Japan sought to build an empire. With its modern army and navy, it maneuvered for power in East Asia.
Describe the impact of Napoleonic invasions on Germany. (pg.550)
At first, some Germans welcomed the French emperor as a hero with enlightened, modern policies. He encouraged freeing the serfs, made trade easier, and abolished laws against Jews. However, not all Germans appreciated Napoleon and his changes. As people fought to free their lands from French rule, a sense of German nationalism emerged. They began to demand a unified German state.
How did natural resources and geography influence the Industrial Revolution in Britain? (pg. 499)
Britain had a lot of iron and coal. It was an island with a lot of ports so lots of trade.
Describe American imperialism in Panama. (pg.637-638)
Built a canal through Panama for quicker transportation of goods.
What were the effects of the Opium War? (pg. 616)
China was hooked. The men were lazy and unproductive, and would do anything for Opium. The balance of trade now favored Britain, and China was known as the Country of Sick Men.
Describe how the wartime alliance of the Allies broke down following WWII. (pg.774)
Conflicting ideologies and mutual distrust soon led to the conflict known as the Cold War.
How did the Allies respond to the Holocaust? (pg.753-754)
Despite knowledge of the 'Final Solution' and pleas of help, there was no real effort by the allies to rescue the Jews of Europe. The allies argued that they did not have the capacity to conduct accurate air raids on Nazi camps. They felt that a speedy victory in the war was the best method to put a stop to the Nazi atrocities and to save the Jews.
How have breakthroughs in medicine and biotechnology helped developing nations? (pg.902-904)
Developing countries have the most infections
How did the Enlightenment influence the American and French Revolutions? (pgs 462 &471)
Every human has certain rights not given to them by law. Freedom, privacy, life. Government fails to protect the people's naturals rights, it is essential to revolt.
Describe the tactics of Gandhi. (pg.691 & 693)
Fasting -Non violence -Marches
Describe some of the characteristics of the Second Industrial Revolution (pg. 514)
Local groups were formed dedicated to women's suffrage in late 1800s. In Britain women got the same voting rights as men in 1928, and in America in 1920.
Who was Jomo Kenyatta and what impact did he have on Kenya? (pg.824)
Mass movement. Padmore took Jomo under his wing at Manchester and Jomo went to Russia to an African Nationalist school. Comes back to Kenya to lead the revolution in Kenya
Definition and characteristics of absolute monarchs. (Unit 2 Lesson 1 page 1 in Connexus)
Means the one who rules has complete and absolute power.
Explain the aspects of globalization. (U12 L1 page 4 Link titled "Aspects of Globalization")
More trade, worldwide transportation, global communication, multinational production, international finance, global organizations
Describe the obstacles to Arab-Israeli peace. (pg.839-840)
Over time, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has fueled the anger of fundamentalist, radical Islamist groups such as Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. These radical groups reject Israel's right to exist. They condemn its ally, the United States, along with any Arab government involved in the peace process. Ongoing violence and threats from these groups increases Israel's security concerns and impedes the peace process.
Explain the rise of fascism and Mussolini in Italy. (pg.713-715)
Political and economic difficulties in Europe during the inter-war years caused the rise of fascism. Fear of communism as the coming to power of the communists in Russia caused much concern in Europe Fascist dictator of Italy (1922-1943). He led Italy to conquer Ethiopia (1935), joined Germany in the Axis pact (1936), and allied Italy with Germany in World War II. He was overthrown in 1943 when the Allies invaded Italy
Explain the rise of Nazism and Adolf Hitler in Germany. (pg.726-728)
Released from prison and made speeches. Promised to end reparations, create jobs, and defy the Versailles treaty by rearming Germany. More and more Nazi's won seats in the Reich stag. Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933 through legal means. Within a year he became the dictator. He suspended civil rights, destroyed socialists and Communists, and disbanded other political parties and Germany became one state
José de San Martín (548)
San Martín was a creole. He was born in Argentina but went to Europe for military training. In 1816, this gifted general helped Argentina win freedom from Spain. He then joined the independence struggle in other areas.
The Constitution is the framework of the American gov't. Describe its characteristics. (pg.464)
Separation of powers. 3 separate branches. Checks and balances.
Describe some of the characteristics of the Second Industrial Revolution (pg. 514)
Steamships replaced sailing ships, railroads took off. Transportation and communication transformed by technology.
Describe some of the challenges to the environment. (pg.891-892)
Strip mining, chemical pesticides and fertilizers harms soil, oil spills
List the military technologies and types of warfare during WWI. (pg.652-655)
Tanks, flamethrowers, poison gas, tracer bullets, interrupter gear, air traffic control, depth charges, hyrdrophones, aircraft carriers, pilotless drones, mobile x ray machines.
Explain the significance of the phrase "powder keg of Europe" in reference to WWI. (pg. 649)
Term used to reference the Balkans in Europe. They had a long history or nationalist uprisings and ethnic clashes.
What was the main challenge of establishing a unified country of India? (Flipped video U10 L1 pg.3)
The Muslims opposed a unified India because they feared discrimination by a Hindu majority.
Define the Green Revolution (pg.852)
The development of higher-yield and fast-growing crops through increased technology, pesticides, and fertilizers transferred from the developed to developing world to alleviate the problem of food supply in those regions of the globe.
What was the domino theory and how did it affect the American's involvement in the Vietnam War? (pg.797)
The political theory that if one nation comes under Communist control then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control. Americans saw Vietnam as an extension of the Cold War and developed the domino theory. The was the belief that if communists won in S. Vietnam, the communism would spread to other governments in SE Asia.
Why did the Zapatistas rebel in Mexico? (pg.679)
They opposed the poverty forced by the Native Americans and other farmers in the Chiapas region of Mexico
How did industrialization lead to imperialism? (U5 L1 page 1)
They wanted more resources to fuel their industrial Revolution, Need for new markets/for finished goods...
Describe American expansionism. (Flipped Video on U4 L4 page 2)
Through treaties and war, the US's boundaries stretched across North America.
Explain the American's commitment to total war. (pg.756-757)
Total war is warfare that includes any and all civilian-associated resources and infrastructure as legitimate military targets, mobilizes all of the resources of society to fight the war, and gives priority to warfare over non-combatant needs. *Many women joined the workforce for the first time.*
What was the Marshall Plan? (pg.776)
USA helped rebuild Europe by giving them money. This would increase foreign trade and prevent communism.
Explain the cause of China's one child policy. (pg.863)
With more than 1.3 billion people, China has the world's largest population. To slow population growth, in the 1980s, the government imposed a one-child policy, which limited urban families to a single child and allowed rural families two children. The government enforced this harsh policy with steep fines and other penalties. Children born in violation of the policy often could not get an education or other services because they did not have identity cards.
What were the effects of the Napoleonic Code? (pg.483)
Women lost rights, men gained complete authority over their wives and children. Authority over individual rights.
How did WWII end? (pg.765)
World War 2 ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. On 8 May 1945, the Allies accepted Germany's surrender, about a week after Adolf Hitler had committed suicide.
Be prepared to put the main events of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War in chronological order. (pg.802-803)
http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/03-cold-war-timeline.htm
What were the effects of the Treaty of Versailles? (pg.655)
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/major-events-of-russian-revolution
Describe how Argentina established a democratic government. (Flipped video U11 L3 P2)
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What were the economic changes Russia experienced after the end of the Cold War? (pg.806)
set out to build stable democratic governments and replace their old command economies with free-market economies. Although the experiences of each nation differed, all faced similar challenges.
Simón Bolívar (546)
traveled in Europe and were inspired by the ideals of "liberty, equality, and fraternity." Yet, despite their admiration for Enlightenment ideas and revolutions in other lands, most creoles were reluctant to act.
