War between France and Prussia and was the real cause of WW1 and WW2 - Prussia wins

This was the splitting up of Poland by Russia, Prussia, and Austria

the creation of flat areas on mountain slopes for the purpose of farming

Where Europe tried to claim Africa as quickly as it could for colonies

the power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II

The US theory that stated, if one country would fall to Communism then every country that touched it would become communist

An economic system based on private property and free enterprise.

an economic system in which the central government directs all major economic decisions

heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, started World War I.

Led the unification of Germany. Prime minister of Prussia. Known as "blood and iron"

a 1989 event that represented the fall of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe

Chinese Communist leader from 1949 to 1976.

leader of nationalist, anti communist, forces in China defeated by Mao Zedong

(1904-1905) War between Russia and Japan over imperial possessions. Japan emerges victorious.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war

agreements between nations to aid and protect one another

A 1900 Uprising in China aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.

divided up Africa and parts of Europe in 1881

Uprising in 1917 that led to Russia's withdrawal from WWI and Lenin and the Communists taking over Russia

Blames Germany and forces the to pay war debt. Ends World War One. Breaks up Ottoman Empire.

The use of Submarine Warfare in the Atlantic. Major reason US declared war on Germany.

Fought over fascism

1959 revolt that resulted in Castro forming a communist government in Cuba.

founder of modern communism

Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR

A new, militant political movement that emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader

Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

engaged in passive resistance, civil disobedience, non-violent protest

A United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952)

United States policy, established in 1947, of trying to contain the spread of communism

Policy of the US that it would defend the Middle East against attack by any Communist country

American policy of seeking equal trade and investment opportunities in foreign nations or regions

President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad

the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s

Satisfying the demands of dissatisfied powers in an effort to maintain peace and stability.

meeting at which the Allies agreed to form a United Nations organization

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security