How far did the Boer War affect the British control of its African Empire? The Boer War was fought between the British and white Dutch settlers in South Africa 1899-1902. It had many effects‚ and led to the growth of anti-imperialism within British politics and society‚ and highlighted the incompetence of the British military. It also resulted in the formation of the union of South Africa and to the formation of a Dominion in South Africa. The whole idea of imperialism had changed – the meaning
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World War I Test Study Guide Notes Central Powers (Triple Alliance) vs. Allies (Triple Entente): Who belonged to each? -Central Powers: Germany and Austria-Hungary. They were known as central powers because their location was in the heart (center of Europe). Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire joined later -Allies: Great Britain‚ France and Russia. Japan and Italy joined later‚ although Italy was part of the Central Powers first. -Reason for rivalries: What were the main rivalries between
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seeking to secure peace‚” (Murrin‚ 2012). At first‚ the majority of American citizens were happy with the decision‚ but he also encountered opposition from people like Theodore Roosevelt‚ who thought it was important that America enter the war on the Entente side and check Germany’s power and expansionism. I found this interesting because not long before World War I broke out‚ America pushed and expanded its land across the plains and forcibly take land from Mexico and the Native Americans. However‚ Wilson’s
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The two alliance systems into which Europe had been divided were the Triple Alliance‚ which consisted of Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and later on Italy‚ and the Triple Entente that comprised Britain‚ France and Russia. The Ottoman Empire that was referred to as “The Sick Man of Europe” also played a role. Both the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires were in decline
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the 28th June 1914 by Gavrilo Princip of the Serbain Secret society‚ the "Black Hand" had devastating consequences on the world. The causes of this event can be found in the determination of Serbian nationalism to create a Southern Slav state and the equal determination of Austria to prevent this from happening. This created growing tension amongst the Great Powers which would lead to a series of Ultimatums and mobilisations which would affect many
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June 28‚ 1914: Sarajevo‚ Bosnia and Herzegovina I screamed in agony‚ all eyes now turned to me as I stood over the lifeless body of Franz Ferdinand on the street of Sarajevo‚ Bosnia and Herzegovina. I got up and ran. I had just witnessed my father die and all of his blood was on me. I couldn’t get the image of his lifeless eyes out of my head. As I ran‚ I saw a man. A man who looked familiar‚ as I approached him‚ he ran. He was the man that shot my father. I sprinted towards him tackling him. There
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and Russia. 3. On August 2nd 1914 Germany demanded who to allow German armies to pass through their territories? A. France B. Spain C. Belgium D. Austria Answer: C. Belgium 4. In May of 1915 who joined the Triple Entente in return for promises of Austrian territory? A. Germany B. Prussia C. Italy D. Russia Answer: D. Italy 5. What country(s) were the Central Powers a. United States b. Russia c. France and Great Britain d. Germany and Austria-Hungary
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Empire in a colony where there was a majority of Greek-speaking people. On the other hand‚ Turkish nationalists - commanded by General Mustafa Kemal - had the simpler objective of forcing all Europeans to leave. Page 65 Then‚ in August 1920‚ the Triple Entente “presented the Turkish government with [a peace treaty called] the Treaty of Sèvres. Anatolia‚ the Turkish heartland‚ was divided into French‚ Italian and American spheres of influence‚ with Smyrna becoming a Greek protectorate (a country or region
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centers. By the late 19th century. The system has changed for multi – polar to what some scholars refer to as a tight Bipolar system‚ in which the power in Europe allied in two rival groups before the 1st World War‚ which is the triple alliance and the triple entente. By the end of the 1st World War‚ the tight Bi- polar system has weakened. Before the beginning of 2nd World War the world has become polarized again into another tight Bi –polar consisting of the allied and axis power. Immediately
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of the alliances‚ after all they were invented so countries could keep peace and feel safe but instead countries fears increased. Since 1879 major European countries had been making alliances. In 1882 Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the triple alliance but this alarmed France‚ Great Britain and Russia. By 1907 Europe was divided into two camps to help each other if there was a war. Another long-term cause is Nationalism and this is an important factor because people started to believe
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