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What is Nationalism?
Pride in one's country.
What is Imperialism?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
What is Communism?
An economic system advanced by Karl Marx advocating class struggle.
What is Fascism?
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Who is Ghandi?
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Who is Mao Zedong?
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Who is Deng Xiaoping?
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What was the Great Leap Forward?
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What was the Cultural Revolution?
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Who were the Red Guards?
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What is Apartheid?
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What was WW1?
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What is the League of Nations?
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Why did the League of Nations fail?
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What is NATO?
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What was the Holocaust?
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What was the Tokugawa Shogunate?
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Who is Fidel Castro?
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What was the Opium War?
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What was the Treaty of Nanjing?
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Study Notes
Nationalism and Imperialism
- Nationalism: Strong pride and loyalty towards one's own country.
- Imperialism: Policy wherein strong nations dominate weaker countries politically, socially, and economically.
Political Ideologies
- Communism: Economic system developed by Karl Marx, centered on class struggle, public ownership of property, and equal distribution of work and resources.
- Fascism: Authoritarian system characterized by dictatorial power, nationalism, and imperialism.
Key Historical Figures
- Gandhi: Leader of the Indian National Congress, notable for advocating non-violent protests for Indian independence.
- Mao Zedong: Chinese Communist leader from 1949 to 1976, pivotal in shaping modern China.
- Deng Xiaoping: Successor to Mao, introduced capitalist elements to boost China's economy.
- Fidel Castro: Communist revolutionary who governed Cuba.
Significant Events and Policies
- Great Leap Forward: Mao's initiative to combine farms into communes; ended after two years due to lack of worker incentives and widespread failure.
- Cultural Revolution: Chaotic campaign initiated by Mao aimed at purging dissent within the Communist Party and instilling revolutionary values in youth.
- Red Guards: Youth groups who enforced Mao's Cultural Revolution, often resorting to violence against perceived enemies.
Apartheid and Global Conflicts
- Apartheid: System of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa.
- World War I: Conflict between the Allies and Central Powers primarily fought in Europe.
- League of Nations: International organization established post-WWI to promote peace; failed due to unanimous voting requirement and U.S. non-participation.
Post-War Organizations
- NATO: Military alliance formed after WWII to deter future conflicts.
- Cold War: Prolonged geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union post-1945, rooted in opposing ideologies.
Conflict and Treaties
- Holocaust: Genocide during WWII targeting Jews and other groups by the Nazi regime.
- Opium War: (1839-1842) Conflict between Britain and China over the opium trade, leading to China's significant territorial and economic concessions.
- Treaty of Nanjing: 1842 agreement that ended the Opium War and established unequal treaties favoring Britain.
- Treaty of Versailles: Ended WWI, imposed punitive reparations on Germany.
Major Leaders and Philosophies
- Kemal Ataturk: Nationalist leader who modernized and secularized Turkey.
- Marx and Engels: Foundational figures in the establishment of communist ideology.
- Laissez-faire: Economic principle advocating minimal government intervention in capitalism.
Cold War Dynamics
- Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact: Agreement to divide Poland and avoid conflict between Germany and the Soviet Union.
- Stalin: Leader who succeeded Lenin, known for purging opposition and establishing a totalitarian regime.
Warfare and Weaponry
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Cities targeted by atomic bombs dropped by the U.S. to expedite the end of WWII.
- Arms Race: Competition for military superiority between the U.S. and Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Global Trends
- Appeasement: Policy of making concessions to avoid conflict, exemplified prior to WWII.
- Nonalignment: Strategy adopted by some nations to maintain independence from both Cold War power blocs.
- Globalization: Processes that foster worldwide integration and connectivity.
- Militarism: Ideology emphasizing military readiness and the glorification of armed forces.
Economic Agreements
- NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement aiming to eliminate trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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