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Russian Revolution of 1917 two revolutions, the first of which, in February (March, New Style), overthrew the imperial government and the second of which, in October (November), placed the Bolsheviks in power. Mexican Revolution (1910-1920 CE) Fought over a period of almost 10 years form 1910; resulted in ouster of Porfirio Diaz from power; opposition forces led by Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Triple Alliance An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy in the years before ...

Nationalism Pride in your country- Hitler's Third Reich and Chinese Nationalism Allies Britain France and Russia- made pact in fear of Germany/Austria's new alliance. U.S. intervenes later. War plans Plans of action in case of war. France- offensive attacking; Germany- Schlieffan plan to stop a two front war and conquer France quickly. Mobilization Key to winning the war; whether it be transport of troops or supplies. Western Front Trenches that zig-zagged all across Western Europe. Clos...

Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip igniting World War I In the early 20th century, changes were undermining apparent world stability because of tensions between Germany and France in Europe In the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire was referred to as the "sick man of Europe". An example of European meddling in Ottoman Empire affairs was the Russian interest in "protecting" the Slavs Nationalism in Europe led Europeans to view war as a justifiable way to avenge p...

Mexican Revolution (1910-1920 CE) Armed rebellion in which the Mexican people fought for political and social reform, especially against neocolonialism; resulted in ouster of Porfirio Diaz from power; opposition forces led by Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Total War A conflict in which the participating countries devote all their resources to the war effort; most notably WWI Propaganda information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular po...

Cold War A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years. Non-Aligned Movement The group of nations that didn't side with either the US or the USSR during the Cold War. Sukarno Leader of Indonesian independence movement; first president of Indonesia Kwame Nkrumah founder of Ghana's independence movement and Ghana's first priesident NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an...

What is the Cold War? A war in which the powers fighting don't actually engage in armed battle What was the Cold War fought over? Battle b/t U.S. and S.U. who have emerged as superpowers following WWII. They were fighting over captialism and communism Causes of the Ideological struggle of the Cold War? Global balance of economic and political power shifted during and after WWII that fastly spilled over into the Cold War. Democracy of US and authoritarian communism of the S.U., let to conf...

Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip igniting World War I In the early 20th century, changes were undermining apparent world stability because of tensions between Germany and France in Europe In the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire was referred to as the "sick man of Europe". An example of European meddling in Ottoman Empire affairs was the Russian interest in "protecting" the Slavs Nationalism in Europe led Europeans to view war as a justifiable way to avenge p...

Mexican Revolution (1910-1920 CE) Armed rebellion in which the Mexican people fought for political and social reform, especially against neocolonialism; resulted in ouster of Porfirio Diaz from power; opposition forces led by Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Total War A conflict in which the participating countries devote all their resources to the war effort; most notably WWI Propaganda information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular po...

Cold War A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years. Non-Aligned Movement The group of nations that didn't side with either the US or the USSR during the Cold War. Sukarno Leader of Indonesian independence movement; first president of Indonesia Kwame Nkrumah founder of Ghana's independence movement and Ghana's first priesident NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization; an...

What is the Cold War? A war in which the powers fighting don't actually engage in armed battle What was the Cold War fought over? Battle b/t U.S. and S.U. who have emerged as superpowers following WWII. They were fighting over captialism and communism Causes of the Ideological struggle of the Cold War? Global balance of economic and political power shifted during and after WWII that fastly spilled over into the Cold War. Democracy of US and authoritarian communism of the S.U., let to conf...

Why were the Big three and which countries were they from? 1.) Winstin Churchill (Britain) 2.) Joseph Stalin (USSR) 3.) Franklin Roosevelt/Truman (US) Describe the decisions made at the following conferences during WWII: Tehran Conference - Allies agreed that the Soviet Union would focus on freeing Eastern Europe(from Germany) - While Britain and the US would concentrate on Western Europe - Britain and the US agreed to Soviet demand to put some polish territory into the Soviet Union Descr...

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) restoration of the Chinese culture: Confucianism, bureaucracy, civil service exams, traditional values returned "Ming" = "brilliant" Overthrow of the Yuan Ming overthrow and restore China to a centralized state Hong Wu (1368-1398) Chinese leader of the overthrow of the Yuan Dynasty, was emperor and put a lot of trust in the eunuchs Great Wall finalized the building of this in the 15th-16th centuries (during the Ming), built to protect the realm of China, thousa...

Big Three allies during WWII; Soviet Union - Stalin, United Kingdom - Churchill, United States - Roosevelt/Truman Tehran Conference First major meeting between the Big Three (United States, Britain, Russia) at which they planned the 1944 assault on France and agreed to divide Germany into zones of occupation after the war Yalta Conference FDR, Churchill and Stalin met at Yalta. Russia agreed to declare war on Japan after the surrender of Germany and in return FDR and Churchill promised the...

Cold War A sometimes physical but also ideological conflict between the US and the Soviet Union lasting c. 1945-1992. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats and proxy wars; capitalism vs. communism Non-Alignment Movement a group of states which are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc of the Cold War; didn't want to take sides in the war; examples include: Sukarno in Indonesia and Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana NATO North Atlant...

Yalta Conference Held February 4-11, 1945, was the World War II meeting of the heads of government of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union to discuss the postwar reorganization of Germany and Europe. Potsdam Conference Held near Berlin, the Potsdam Conference (July 17-August 2, 1945) was the last of the World War II meetings held by the "Big Three" heads of state. Featuring American President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (and his success...

What were the effects, characteristics, consequences of the original Industrial Revolution? coal and iron became more widely used resources. population increase (birth rate up, death rate increase then plateau). new methods of transportation (ex: steam ships, railroads). More communication (ex: telegram) Living standards decreased. job/worker rights and policies were created. women had more rights and influence. urbanization increased. Huge expansion of middle class. Define Marxism a system...

Identify how new modes of communication and transportation increased global connectivity - 20th century innovations in transportation and mass transit made possible the surging movement of goods and people (cars buses, trucks, containerized, shipping and supertankers, airplanes and air friet -Greatest social and cultural impact in transportation in 20th century was the automobile -by 1920's ford's model T production made the US the first country to market cars to the masses Communication...

Internet A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information. nuclear power electric or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor. The Green Revolution Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new highyield seeds and fertilizers. vaccine A harmless variant or derivative of a pathogen that stimulates a host's immune system to mount defenses against the pathogen Malaria A disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the b...

Globalization Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope; in terms of AP World History - globalized culture and trade Green Revolution Agricultural revolution that increased production through improved seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation; helped to support rising Asian populations. 1918 Influenza Pandemic changed from a epidemic and spread over an entire world killing around 20 million in many

How did the American Revolution influence the Haitian Revolution? By giving gens de couleur an opportunity to fight for freedom Who led the Haitian Revolution? Toussaint L'Ouverture What were the decisions made at the Congress of Vienna designed to do? Restore the status quo Which led to revolution in Latin America in the early nineteenth century? Criollo frustration over the control of Peninsulares