Unit One > Chapter 2
HOWARTH CHAPTER 2 BASIC KNOWLEDGE GUIDE
1. What is Howarth's definition of nationalism?
2. List the reasons why the nations of Western Europe went on building their empires.
3. Which perceived advantage of colonies did not pay off as well as the European powers had hoped?
4. What was the Monroe Doctrine?
5. Which two newcomers appeared late in the empire-building business?
6. How did Japan demonstrate its new industrial and military strength?
7. What pretext (excuse) did the USA use for annexing Hawaii, the Philippines, Cuba and various Pacific islands?
8. From which empire did the Balkan states break free?
9. Which European empire would then have to deal with the Balkan nationalists?
10. Which leader set up the Republic of China, and when?
11. Name 3 successful nationalist movements.
12. What was the significance for non-European nationalists of the Russo-Japanese War?