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Imperialism: 1 countries domination of the political, economic, and social life of another country. Forms: colony(control everything) protectorate(had its own gov but policies guided by a foreign power) sphere of influence(economic only). Needed raw materials + desire for new markets. Acquire lands often thru military measures. Nationalism: pride in 1’s own nation. Desire for independence, self-rule, + restoration of their customs and traditions. Helped stir revolts. Bcame 1 of the most pwrful forces @ wrk in Europe during the 1800s. Conscription: compulsory call to military service +universal military training. Draft to call up 18-45 yr olds. Many pwers adopted this to increase military arms.Coup d’etat: sudden overthrow of gov leaders by a small group. Quick seizure of power. Nap and Louis napoleon did this. Sphere of influence. Area in a country where the imperial power has exclusive rights to trade or invest. Form of imperialism. Divide china into s.o.p. in 1890’s. _______________________________
(nephew of austro-hungarian emperor francis joseph) Francis Ferdinand and wife assassinated by gavrilo princip in Sarajevo- capital of bosnia. Serbia held responsible. Germany sends ah blank check to show support. A.h. gve Serbia ultimatum with conditions to avoid consequences. Serbs response not ...