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What is Zionism?
What is Zionism?
European Jewish movement of the 1860s and 1870s that argued that Jews return to their holy land, eventually identified with settlement in Palestine.
What was the purpose of the World Zionist Organization?
What was the purpose of the World Zionist Organization?
To promote Jewish migration to and settlement in Palestine to form a Zionist state.
What was the Western Front during WWI?
What was the Western Front during WWI?
War line between Belgium and Switzerland characterized by trench warfare and massive casualties.
What was the Wafd Party?
What was the Wafd Party?
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Who were Garvey and Dubius?
Who were Garvey and Dubius?
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Who was Herzl?
Who was Herzl?
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What does self-determination refer to?
What does self-determination refer to?
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What is Satyagraha?
What is Satyagraha?
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What event started WWI?
What event started WWI?
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Who was Zaghul?
Who was Zaghul?
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What was the Rowlatt Act?
What was the Rowlatt Act?
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What is Pan-Africa?
What is Pan-Africa?
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Who was Nicholas II?
Who was Nicholas II?
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What is Negritude?
What is Negritude?
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What is the National Congress Party?
What is the National Congress Party?
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What were the Morely-Minto Reforms?
What were the Morely-Minto Reforms?
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What contributions did Gandhi make?
What contributions did Gandhi make?
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What were the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
What were the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
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What is a mandate in the context of the post-WWI world?
What is a mandate in the context of the post-WWI world?
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Who was Lord Cromer?
Who was Lord Cromer?
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Who was Pinsker?
Who was Pinsker?
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What was the League of Nations?
What was the League of Nations?
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Who was Hussein?
Who was Hussein?
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Who was Clemenceau?
Who was Clemenceau?
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What was the Battle of Gallipoli?
What was the Battle of Gallipoli?
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Who were the Effendi?
Who were the Effendi?
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What was the Eastern Front during WWI?
What was the Eastern Front during WWI?
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What was the Dinshawai Incident?
What was the Dinshawai Incident?
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Study Notes
Zionism and Jewish Movements
- Zionism emerged in the 1860s and 1870s as a European Jewish movement advocating for the return to the Jewish homeland, mainly Palestine.
- The World Zionist Organization, established by Theodor Herzl in 1897, aimed to facilitate Jewish migration to Palestine for the establishment of a Jewish state.
World War I Impact
- The Western Front, a critical battle line in WWI, extended from Belgium to Switzerland and was marked by trench warfare and staggering casualties.
- Sarajevo, the Bosnian provincial capital, was the site of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination in 1914, triggering the onset of WWI.
- The Eastern Front was a broader war zone, spanning from the Baltic to the Balkans, where the Central Powers and Russia battled.
Nationalist Movements in the Middle East
- The Wafd Party was established post-WWI in Egypt, led by Sa'd Zaghul, and played a key role in negotiations that secured limited independence in 1922.
- The Rowlatt Act enforced severe restrictions on Indian civil rights, counteracting the efforts of the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms aimed at expanding Indian legislative representation.
African and Pan-African Movements
- Prominent figures like Garvey and Du Bois significantly influenced the rise of African nationalism.
- The Negritude movement among African-Americans and Africans aimed to celebrate African culture and achievements, responding to negative stereotypes.
- The Pan-Africa organization united intellectuals and political leaders of African descent, fostering discussions on identity and independence pre- and post-WWI.
Key Figures and Concepts in Nationalism
- Mahatma Gandhi, a Western-educated Indian lawyer, pioneered nonviolent resistance against British rule, emphasizing moral integrity in the independence movement.
- Self-determination refers to the right of peoples to decide their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
- The term "mandate" was used to describe the European powers' governance of former colonial territories after their victory in WWI.
Reforms and Repression
- The Morley-Minto Reforms expanded electoral opportunities for Indians, allowing increased participation in legislative councils.
- The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms aimed to enhance national powers in India by placing provincial administration under Indian-controlled ministries.
- The Dinshawai Incident in 1906 illustrated rising nationalist sentiment in Egypt, resulting from British repression following an altercation with local villagers.
International Relations and the Aftermath of WWI
- The League of Nations, founded post-WWI, aimed to maintain global peace but notably excluded the United States from membership.
- Clemenceau, the French Premier, sought to impose severe conditions on Germany in the post-war peace negotiations.
Additional Notable Figures
- Lord Cromer served as a British advisor to Egypt, implementing reforms that primarily benefitted the elite and foreign merchants, neglecting the broader Egyptian populace.
- Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was executed in 1918, marking the end of royal rule during the Russian Revolution.
- Pinsker, a prominent Zionist, believed that Jewish integration into Christian societies was unattainable and promoted Jewish resettlement in their historical homeland.
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This quiz focuses on key terms from Chapter 29 of AP World History, including concepts such as Zionism and significant organizations like the World Zionist Organization. Test your understanding of these pivotal historical terms and their implications on Jewish migration and the Western Front during wartime.