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What is the definition of Concert of Europe?
A system designed to maintain peace in Europe that crumbled in the 19th century.
What is the definition of Imperialism?
Competition for colonies that fueled tensions and created new rivalries.
What is the definition of Nationalism?
A powerful force that both unified and divided, leading to the breakup of empires and desires for self-determination.
What is the definition of Triple Entente?
An alliance between France, Britain, and Russia before and during WWI.
What is the definition of Triple Alliance?
An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before and during WWI.
What is the definition of Authoritarianism?
A political system where dictators rise to power by exploiting economic hardship and nationalistic fervor.
What is the definition of Fascism?
A political ideology that emphasizes aggressive expansionist policies and strong central control.
What is the definition of Holocaust?
The systematic genocide of Jews and other minorities by the Nazi regime during WWII.
What is the definition of League of Nations?
An international organization created after WWI to prevent future wars, but ultimately failed.
What is the definition of United Nations?
An international organization created after WWII to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars.
Who was Benito Mussolini?
An authoritarian dictator in Italy who rose to power by exploiting economic hardship and nationalistic fervor.
Who was Francisco Franco?
An authoritarian dictator in Spain who rose to power by exploiting economic hardship and nationalistic fervor.
Who was Adolf Hitler?
An authoritarian dictator in Germany who used the Great Depression to unify the German people, rebuilt the military, and pursued aggressive expansionist policies.
Who was Winston Churchill?
Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII, known for his leadership and defiance against Nazi Germany.
Who was Franklin Roosevelt?
US President elected in 1932, led the country through the Great Depression and most of World War II.
Who was Joseph Stalin?
The leader of the Soviet Union who came to power in 1927.
What were the causes and effects of the Treaty of Versailles?
Causes: End of WWI, desire to punish Germany. Effects: Resentment in Germany, economic instability, rise of extremist ideologies, set the stage for WWII.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of Fascism?
Causes: Economic hardship, nationalistic fervor, weak democratic institutions. Effects: Aggressive expansionist policies, suppression of dissent, WWII.
What were the causes and effects of the Holocaust?
Causes: Nazi ideology of racial superiority, anti-Semitism, scapegoating of Jews. Effects: Systematic genocide of Jews and other minorities, millions of deaths, lasting trauma and legacy of intolerance.
What were the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Causes: Technological advancements, new energy sources, increased trade. Effects: Arms race, increased military might, heightened tensions among nations.
What were the causes and effects of Imperialism?
Causes: Desire for resources, markets, and power. Effects: Increased competition and rivalry among European powers, exploitation of colonies, heightened tensions.
What were the causes and effects of Nationalism?
Causes: Shared culture, language, and history. Effects: Unification of nations, breakup of empires, desires for self-determination, conflict and rivalry.
What were the causes and effects of US entry into WWI?
Causes: Unrestricted submarine warfare, Zimmerman Telegram. Effects: Fresh troops and resources for the Allies, turning point in the war, eventual Allied victory.
What were the causes and effects of WWII?
Causes: Unresolved issues of WWI, rise of fascism, aggressive expansionism. Effects: Formation of the UN, economic hardship in Europe, demographic shifts, improved standard of living.
What were the causes and effects of the Russian Revolution?
Causes: WWI losses, economic hardship, social inequality. Effects: Russia's withdrawal from WWI, rise of communism, creation of the Soviet Union.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression?
Causes: Stock market crash, overproduction, banking failures. Effects: Economic hardship, unemployment, rise of extremist ideologies, political instability.