The assertion of control over naturalresources by a nation-state, often involving policies to limit foreign ownership or influence
Levels of Government
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Federal Government
Responsible for nationalmatters such as defense, foreignaffairs, and currency
Provincial Government
Deals with issuesspecific to the province, like education and healthcare
Municipal Government
Focuses on local governance, including services like sanitation and policing. Special interest often lies with the federal government due to its overarching authority
Foreign Policy
Planofaction that guidesgovernments on its relations with foreignnations
Domestic Policy
Plan of actions that guides governments on internal decisions in their own nation
Types of National Interest
Economic Prosperity
Safety and Security
Beliefs and Values
Sustainability
The ability to maintain the amount or level of something
Ottoman Empire
Nation made up of Arabs and Turks, which was led by the Turks
Turks National Interest WW1
Territorial Integrity (Keeping their Land)
German Financial Support
Industrial Development
Arab National Interest WW1
Self Determination
Independence from the Turks
Arab Self-Determination
The right of Arab peoples to govern themselves, often tied to movements for independence from colonial powers
Arab Revolt
A rebellion during World War I against the Ottoman Empire, supported by Britain and France, aiming to establish Arab independence and self-determination
Prince Emir Faisal
A prominent leader during the Arab Revolt that advocated for Arab independence and led the Arab Revolt
Triple Alliance
Alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in WW1
Triple Entente
Alliance between Britain, France, and Russia in WW1
Propaganda
Information, often biased or misleading, spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Domino Effect of WW1
The idea that the consequences and events of World War 1 led to further conflicts
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The event in 1914 that triggered the outbreak of World War I, when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist
Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended World War I, which imposed heavy penalties on Germany and laid the groundwork for future conflicts
Sovereignty
The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions within its own borders without external interference
Total War
Warfare that mobilizes all resources, including civilians, towards the war effort, often resulting in widespread destruction and societal upheaval
Civilian War Involvement
War Bonds
Rationing
Women's Role
Volunteerism
Civil Defense
Munition Productions
Victory Gardens
War Bonds
Investments to financially support the war
War Rationing
Essential items were equally distributed to civilians to support the military
Women's Roles
As men were drafted into war, Women took on jobs & responsibilities held by men
Volunteerism
People were encouraged to volunteer to help aid & support front-line soldiers
Civil Defense
Communities participated in practice defense drills to protect themselves from enemies' attacks
Munition Productions
Citizens worked in factories to produce necessary war items and materials for the military's demands
Victory Gardens
People were encouraged to grow their own food to reduce the reliance strain on food, as majority of the higher quality items were given to soldiers fighting on the front lines
MAIN Causes of WW1
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarism
Policy of enlarging or building up a huge army
Alliances
Agreements with other countries to help and defend one another
Imperialism
Economic/Political/Militaristic domination of a country over another
Nationalism (WW1)
Many nations wanted self-determination & independence from imperial rule
National Interests in Treaty of Versailles
Britain: War reparations from Germany
France: Revenge on Germany
USA: A collective group of nations with a goal of collective security
Britain & France's National Interest at the End of WW1
Oil in the Middle East as newest ships used oil and there were tons there
Ruling over new Middle Eastern Territories
Imperialism around the World
The expansionist policies of European powers, seeking to control territories and resources in Africa, Asia, and the Americas
Dictator
Individual with absolute power and control over a country with limited opposition