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Which country finished a distant third to Great Britain and France in the scramble for colonies?
Which country finished a distant third to Great Britain and France in the scramble for colonies?
Who proclaimed, 'If the English speak of a ‘Greater Britain;’ if the French speak of a ‘Nouvelle [New] France;’ if the Russians open up Asia; then we, too, have the right to a greater Germany'?
Who proclaimed, 'If the English speak of a ‘Greater Britain;’ if the French speak of a ‘Nouvelle [New] France;’ if the Russians open up Asia; then we, too, have the right to a greater Germany'?
Which railway was the first to link Europe and Asia?
Which railway was the first to link Europe and Asia?
Which country's move on Manchuria brought conflict with Japan?
Which country's move on Manchuria brought conflict with Japan?
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What marked the emergence of the United States as a major player on the world stage?
What marked the emergence of the United States as a major player on the world stage?
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Which country's expansion overseas was linked to a need for resources and markets for its growing industries?
Which country's expansion overseas was linked to a need for resources and markets for its growing industries?
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Which nation did the United States announce it would take charge in if it could not properly manage its affairs?
Which nation did the United States announce it would take charge in if it could not properly manage its affairs?
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What did American attention focus on in Latin America?
What did American attention focus on in Latin America?
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What action did the policy announced by the United States in 1904 cause in several nations between 1904 and 1916?
What action did the policy announced by the United States in 1904 cause in several nations between 1904 and 1916?
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Which nation was seeking to become the dominant nation in the Americas at the turn of the 20th century?
Which nation was seeking to become the dominant nation in the Americas at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which country had abandoned its traditional policy of isolation at the turn of the 20th century?
Which country had abandoned its traditional policy of isolation at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which nation had the popular 19th-century expression 'the sun never sets on the British Empire'?
Which nation had the popular 19th-century expression 'the sun never sets on the British Empire'?
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Which two nations were described as ambitious and rapidly industrializing at the turn of the 20th century?
Which two nations were described as ambitious and rapidly industrializing at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which nation had vast holdings in Asia at the turn of the 20th century, along with Russia?
Which nation had vast holdings in Asia at the turn of the 20th century, along with Russia?
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Which nation was struggling with the spheres of influence carved out by European powers and Japan in the weak and divided nation?
Which nation was struggling with the spheres of influence carved out by European powers and Japan in the weak and divided nation?
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Which country was centered in present-day Turkey at the turn of the 20th century?
Which country was centered in present-day Turkey at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which two nations were competing for land and influence in Europe at the turn of the 20th century?
Which two nations were competing for land and influence in Europe at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which three nations ruled most of Africa at the turn of the 20th century?
Which three nations ruled most of Africa at the turn of the 20th century?
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Which nation was seeking power in mainland Asia at the turn of the 20th century?
Which nation was seeking power in mainland Asia at the turn of the 20th century?
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Study Notes
Imperial Competition in the 20th Century
- Germany finished a distant third in the scramble for colonies, following Great Britain and France.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany proclaimed the right to a greater Germany, paralleling Britain and France's colonial ambitions.
Transportation and Conflicts
- The Trans-Siberian Railway was the first to link Europe and Asia.
- Russia's move on Manchuria led to a conflict with Japan, escalating tensions in East Asia.
Emergence of Global Powers
- The emergence of the United States as a major global player was marked by its increasing involvement in international affairs, particularly in Latin America and the Pacific.
- America's overseas expansion was driven by a need for resources and markets to support its burgeoning industries.
U.S. Foreign Policy
- The United States announced it would intervene in the affairs of nations in the Americas if they could not manage them properly, a reflection of its growing influence.
- American attention in Latin America focused on protecting interests and stabilizing governments through policies like the Roosevelt Corollary.
Dominance in the Americas
- At the turn of the 20th century, the United States sought to establish itself as the dominant power in the Americas.
- The United States abandoned its traditional isolationist policy to engage more closely in international relations.
Global Empires
- Britain’s empire was characterized by the expression "the sun never sets on the British Empire," indicating its vast global reach.
- Both Germany and the United States were described as ambitious and rapidly industrializing nations during this period.
Spheres of Influence
- Russia and Britain held substantial holdings in Asia, sharing dominance in that region along with their influence over Japan.
- China was struggling with the spheres of influence carved out by European powers and Japan, facing internal division and external pressures.
Regional Competition
- The Ottoman Empire, centered in present-day Turkey, was a major player in regional politics at the turn of the 20th century.
- Germany and Britain emerged as key competitors for land and influence in Europe.
Colonial Control in Africa
- The three nations that ruled most of Africa at the turn of the 20th century were Great Britain, France, and Belgium.
- Japan was actively seeking power in mainland Asia, marking its rise as an imperial force.
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Explore the geopolitical rivalries, tensions, and power struggles that paved the way for World War I, encompassing countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Delve into the competition for land, influence, and colonies among nations like Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, France, the Ottoman Empire, and the United States.
