Imperialism and WW1

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Imperialism and WW1 by Mind Map: Imperialism and WW1

1. Imperialism

1.1. Late 19th century Early 20th century

1.1.1. Developed countries

1.1.1.1. Took control of

1.1.1.1.1. Regions all over the world

1.1.1.2. Colonial empires

1.1.1.2.1. They were

1.1.1.2.2. Areas of

1.1.1.2.3. Largest ones

2. Imperialism Expansion

2.1. Causes

2.1.1. Finance Capitalism

2.1.2. Rapid industrial development

2.1.3. Colonies provided industrilised countries with

2.1.3.1. Cheap raw materials

2.1.3.2. New markets

2.1.3.2.1. Sell manufactured goods

2.1.4. Symbol of international prestige

2.1.4.1. Most powerful countries

2.1.4.1.1. Competed to control

2.1.5. Attractive destination for European emigrants

2.1.5.1. Growing population

2.1.5.2. Machines replaced workers

2.1.5.2.1. Emigrated to look for

2.2. Consequences

2.2.1. Colonies controlled by a minority

2.2.1.1. Imposed European culture

2.2.2. Native people

2.2.2.1. Second class status

2.2.2.2. Racial segregation

2.2.3. Rivalry between imperial powers

2.2.3.1. WWI

2.2.4. Imbalanced world economy

2.2.4.1. Wealthy nations controlled and exploited

2.2.4.1.1. Less developed countries

3. The First World War

3.1. Great war

3.1.1. Between 1914-1918

3.2. War between

3.2.1. Various European Countries

3.2.1.1. And their colonies

3.2.1.2. African and Asian colonies too

3.2.2. The US

3.2.3. China

3.2.4. Japan

3.2.5. Latin American Republics

3.2.5.1. This is why it was considered a World War

3.3. Causes of the War

3.3.1. During the Armed Peace

3.3.1.1. Conflicts between countries

3.3.1.1.1. For the control of areas

3.3.1.1.2. Austro-Hungarian Empire- Russia

3.3.1.1.3. France-German Empire

3.3.1.1.4. G.B-German Empire

3.3.2. Pre-War atmosphere

3.3.2.1. European powers

3.3.2.1.1. Increase spending on arms

3.3.2.2. Goverments

3.3.2.2.1. Through the press

3.3.2.3. Pacifist movements

3.3.2.3.1. 2nd international

3.3.2.3.2. Catholic church

3.3.2.3.3. Failed

4. Phases of the war

4.1. Initial German offensives

4.1.1. Germany put the Schlieffen plan into effect

4.1.1.1. Invading

4.1.1.1.1. Belgium

4.1.1.1.2. North of France

4.1.1.2. When France was defeated

4.1.1.2.1. German advanced to Russia

4.1.1.3. It didn't succed because

4.1.1.3.1. France and G.B stopped German troops

4.1.1.3.2. Japan occupied German colonies in Asia

4.2. Trench Warfare

4.2.1. Both sides focused on defending positions

4.2.1.1. They build trenches

4.2.1.2. Used new weapons

4.2.1.2.1. Machine guns

4.2.1.2.2. Heavy artillery

4.2.1.2.3. Tanks

4.2.1.3. Continued attacking the same place

4.3. Incorporation and withdrawal of allies

4.3.1. 1917

4.3.1.1. US joined the war

4.3.1.1.1. Allies

4.3.1.2. Political and social revolution in Russia

4.3.1.2.1. Russia withdraw from the war

4.4. End of the War

4.4.1. 1918

4.4.2. Help of american troops and weapons

4.4.2.1. Allies won

4.4.3. Central powers seek peace because of

4.4.3.1. Exhaustion

4.4.3.2. Ever-increasing lack of resources

4.4.4. Wilhelm II abdicated

4.4.5. 11 November 1918

4.4.5.1. Armistice was signed

5. Society during war

5.1. Young men

5.1.1. conscripted or recruited

5.1.1.1. Into armed forces

5.2. Women had to leave their homes

5.2.1. Fill position men left

5.2.1.1. First time

5.2.1.1.1. Women allowed to do jobs in economic sectors

6. Consequences of the war

6.1. Social consequences

6.1.1. Decrease in population

6.1.2. Destruction of cities

6.1.3. Incorporation of women in workplce

6.1.3.1. Women began to fight for rights

6.1.3.2. Many women had to return to their homes

6.1.4. Loss of Europe's economic power

6.1.4.1. Material losses

6.1.4.2. US became the world's leading economic power

6.2. Territorial consequences

6.2.1. Austro Hungarian Empire

6.2.1.1. Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia

6.2.2. Russian Empire

6.2.2.1. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Poland.

6.2.3. German Empire

6.2.3.1. the German Republic, part of Czechoslovakia and part of Poland.

6.2.4. Ottoman Empire

6.2.4.1. Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, part of Arabia and Palestine.

6.2.5. Italy

6.2.5.1. lost some territory to Yugoslavia

6.2.5.2. received Trieste from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.

7. Imperialism

7.1. Tense international relationships

7.1.1. Rivalries

7.1.1.1. France

7.1.1.2. Germany

7.2. Industrialised countries

7.2.1. Big productions

7.2.2. Colonisation

7.2.2.1. Raw materials

7.3. Consumer society

7.3.1. Social inequalities

7.3.1.1. Economic crisis

8. Politics: tension in Europe

8.1. 1870-1914

8.1.1. Political tension

8.1.2. No armed conflicts

8.1.2.1. Although

8.1.2.1.1. Increase in production

8.2. Germany's foreign policy

8.2.1. Bismarck

8.2.1.1. Alliances

8.2.1.1.1. With

8.2.1.1.2. To prevent

8.2.2. Wilhelm II

8.2.2.1. Dismissed Bismarck

8.2.2.2. Starts a expansionist period

8.2.2.2.1. Tension with European countries

9. First World War

9.1. 28th June 1914

9.1.1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand

9.1.1.1. Assassinated in Sarajevo

9.1.1.1.1. Shot by a young Bosnian Serb nationalist

9.1.1.1.2. Austrian Government blamed Serbia

9.1.2. Austro Hungarian Empire

9.1.2.1. Declared war to Serbia

9.2. Alliances during the WW1

9.2.1. Countries supported sides

9.2.1.1. Based on their own interests

9.2.1.1.1. Pre-existing alliances

9.2.2. Central powers

9.2.2.1. Austro-Hungarian Empire

9.2.2.2. German Empire

9.2.2.3. Ottoman Empire

9.2.3. The allies

9.2.3.1. Serbia

9.2.3.2. Triple Entente

9.2.3.2.1. France

9.2.3.2.2. Great Britain

9.2.3.2.3. Russian Empire

9.2.3.3. Belgium

9.2.3.4. Japan

9.2.3.5. Italy

9.2.3.6. Romania

9.2.3.7. US

9.2.3.8. Greece

9.2.3.9. Portugal

9.2.3.10. China

9.2.3.11. Latin American republics

9.2.4. In 1915

9.2.4.1. Italy abandoned neutrality

9.2.4.1.1. Joined allies

10. War economy

10.1. Industrial sector

10.1.1. Production of military equipment

10.1.1.1. Weapons

10.1.1.2. Cannons

10.1.1.3. Planes

10.1.1.4. Uniforms

10.1.2. Agricultural and consumer goods decreased

10.1.2.1. There weren't enough laborers

10.1.2.1.1. Shortages of products

10.1.2.1.2. Prices increased

10.1.3. Governments intervened

10.1.3.1. To control the distribution of basic goods

10.1.3.1.1. Food

10.1.3.1.2. Rationing was introduced

11. Peace settlement

11.1. Paris Peace conference

11.1.1. Decide peace conditios

11.1.1.1. Imposed on defeated countries

11.2. US president Wilson

11.2.1. 14 points

11.2.1.1. Based on creating a league of Nations

11.2.1.1.1. Democratic states

11.2.1.1.2. Freedom of trade

11.2.1.1.3. Respect for a nation's right for self determination

11.3. Five separate treaties

11.3.1. Signed for each of the defeated country

11.4. Germany

11.4.1. Prohibition of

11.4.1.1. Heavy artillery

11.4.1.2. Planes

11.4.1.3. Submarines

11.4.2. Payment of huge economic reparations

11.4.3. Reduction of its territories

11.4.3.1. Alsace and Lorraine to France

11.4.4. Demilitarization of the region of Rhineland

11.4.5. Division of its eastern territories

11.4.5.1. Poland had access to the sea