AP CHAPTER 32 PART 1
name ________________________
Due date: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Directions: Answer the questions below in complete sentences. To help you understand the
material, we will fill in the blanks on the vocabulary sheet as a classwork activity. You must submit this
with the chapter 32 part 1 assignment. Note: this information is hard to remember; you really need to
‘noteshrink’ this chapter!
The New Imperialism in Africa
1) What was the African National Congress? In which country did it operate? What happened
to its leaders? Why? What happened to South Africa eventually?
2) Who was Haile Sellassie? Who took over Ethiopia briefly in World War II? Following this,
he regained his throne, but when did he lose power for good?
The New imperialism in India & Gandhi and Nehru
3) What was the Indian National Congress? How did it change after Gandhi joined? Under
Gandhi, what actions did the Indian National Congress take? Why?
4) Where was Bengal located? Today, what is Muslim East Bengal called?
5) When was the All India Muslim League formed? What was its purpose? Who led it? As a
result of its efforts, which Muslim nation was created?
6) Who was Gandhi? After 1920, which organization did he lead? What type of methods did
he use?
7) Who was Nehru? After Gandhi died, what organization did he lead? When India gained
independence, what political position did he hold? (hint: he was the first one)
The Mexican Revolution
9) Who was Zapata? Why did he stage a revolt? Who supported him? What was their goal?
Was he successful? (You must discuss ‘land redistribution’ in this answer. Hint: it is related to
UWD in Mexico).
10) Who was Pancho Villa? Why did he stage a revolt? Who supported him? What was their
goal? Was he similar or different than Zapata? Explain why. Was he successful?
11) Who was Lazaro Cardenas? What political office did he attain? How did he help the rights
of farmers?
12) What was the purpose of import substitution? When did it stop being successful?
13) Who was Juan Peron? Describe his rule in Argentina.
14) Who was Eva Peron? What was her goal? Describe her role as a public speaker?
[Note: The play Evita is about the life of Eva Peron].
AP Chapter 32 part 1
Vocabulary list
Directions. Read this information and fill in the blanks on the next sheet. Submit the fill in the
blanks sheet with Chapter 32 part 1.
1) The New Imperialism in Africa
African National Congress- An organization that worked to attain equal voting/civil rights for
black South Africans. It was banned, and many leaders were jailed, but it helped to bring
majority rule to South Africa in the 1990s due to Nelson Mandela’s leadership.
Haile Sellassie- The Emperor of Ethiopia, who lived from 1892-1975, and ruled from 19301974. He was a symbol of African independence, and though he lost his throne to Italian
invasions, it was regained in World War II, until he was overthrown in 1974.
2) The New Imperialism in India & 3) Gandhi and Nehru
Indian National Congress- A nationalist movement/political party formed in 1885 that called
for greater Indian participation in government; eventually they sought independence.
During the 1920s, it was led by Mohandas Gandhi, and increasingly appealed to the poor.
They organized mass protests for independence and self-rule. In 1929, Nehru took over and
demanded independence for India.
Bengal- The region of northeastern India that was first conquered by the British in the
eighteenth century. It remained the political and economic center of British India throughout
the 1800s. In 1905 it was split into Hindu West Bengal and Muslim East Bengal
(Bangladesh), which sparked anti-British riots. In 1947, when Pakistan was created, it was
called East Pakistan. In the 1970s, it gained independence from Pakistan. It is now called
Bangladesh.
All-India Muslim League- A political organization in India in 1906 that worked to defend the
interests of the Muslim minority in India. It was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and negotiated
with the Indian National Congress. In 1940, they began demanding a separate state for
Muslims, called Pakistan.
Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi- The leader of the Indian independence movement who
lived from 1869-1948, and led the Indian National Congress in the 1920s until Nehru took
over in 1929... He stressed nonviolence and peaceful protests through means such as civil
disobedience and fasting to stop violence.
Jawaharlal Nehru- An Indian statesmen who lived from 1889-1964. When he succeeded
Mohandas Gandhi as leader of the Indian National Congress in 1929, he made swaraj
(independence from British rule) his main goal. He was successful in removing British rule
from India and became the first prime minister of India. Unlike Gandhi, he favored
modernizing India, and was successful in his efforts to do so.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah- An Indian Muslim who founded the state of Pakistan, and lived from
1876-1948. He was initially a lawyer, then joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913. He
was successful in achieving independence for Pakistan in 1947.
4) The Mexican Revolution
Emiliano Zapata- A revolutionary in the Mexican revolution that lived from 1879-1919. He
mobilized peasants in south/central Mexico to attempt to take the lands of wealthy
landowners. He was initially successful, but was later assassinated, and the rebellion was
defeated.
Francisco “Pancho” Villa- A popular Mexican Revolution leader who lived from 1878-1923,
when he was assassinated. He worked with Emiliano Zapata by forming a cavalry to fight for
the rights of the landless.
Lazaro Cardenas- The president of Mexico, who lived from 1895-1970, and ruled from
1934-1940. He helped the rights of farmers and peasants by distributing land more equally
and giving peasants more representation in politics, he also nationalized the oil industry.
This means that the government took it over.
More people and terms for Latin America not used in the essay paragraphs.
Getulio Vargas- The dictator of Brazil who lived from 1883-1954, and ruled from 1930-1945
and 1951-1954. He overthrew the government after he lost the presidential election of 1930,
and created a dictatorship that emphasized industrialism and helped the urban poor, though
he did little to help the peasants.
Import substitution industrialization- An economic system that tried to build a country’s
industry by restricting foreign trade. It was popular in Latin America , but stopped being
successful when the large North American and European industries experienced great
technical advances.
Juan Peron- The president of Argentina who lived from 1895-1974, and ruled from 19461955, and 1973-1974. He built up the Argentinean industry, but harmed the economy, all with
the aid of his wife, whom many thought to be the real political power.
Eva Duarte Peron- The wife of Juan Peron who lived from 1919-1952. She was gifted in
speaking and improved the lives of the urban poor by creating schools and hospitals, among
other social benefits. It is widely believed that she was the secret to her husband’s success,
because her death led to his downfall as a politician.
AP Chapter 32 Homework part 1 vocabulary classwork activity
name _________________________
Directions. Fill in the blanks on this page by hand. Submit this with Chapter 32 part 1.
Due date:
1) The New Imperialism in Africa
African National Congress- An organization that worked to attain equal voting/civil rights for
black _________________. It was banned, and many leaders were _____________, but it
helped to bring majority rule to ____________________ in the 1990s due to
______________________________ leadership.
Haile Sellassie- The Emperor of ______________, who lived from 1892-1975, and ruled
from 1930-1974. He was a symbol of African ________________, and though he lost his
throne to _______________ invasions, he regained in World War II
2) The New Imperialism in India & 3) Gandhi and Nehru
Indian National Congress- A ______________________________________ formed in
1885 that called for greater Indian participation in government; eventually they sought
independence. During the 1920s, it was led by _________________, and increasingly
appealed to the poor. They organized mass protests for independence and self-rule. In 1929,
__________________ took over and demanded independence for India.
Bengal- The region of _____________ India that was first conquered by the British in the
eighteenth century. It remained the political and economic center of British India through- out
the 1800s. In 1905 it was split into Hindu West Bengal and Muslim East Bengal
(Bangladesh), which sparked anti-British riots. In 1947, when Pakistan was created, it was
called ________________________. In the 1970s, it gained independence from Pakistan. It
is now called _____________________.
All-India Muslim League- A political organization in India in 1906 that worked to defend the
interests of the Muslim minority in India. It was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and negotiated
with the Indian National Congress. In 1940, they began demanding a separate state for
Muslims, called Pakistan.
Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi- The leader of the Indian independence movement who
lived from 1869-1948, and led the _____________________________ in the 1920s until
Nehru took over in 1929... He stressed nonviolence and peaceful protests through means
such as civil disobedience and fasting to stop violence.
Jawaharlal Nehru- An Indian statesmen who lived from 1889-1964. When he succeeded
Mohandas Gandhi as leader of the Indian National Congress in 1929, he made swaraj
(____________________________ ) his main goal. He was successful in removing
____________________ from India and became the first prime minister of India. Unlike
Gandhi, he favored ________________ India, and was ________________ in his efforts to
do so.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah- An Indian Muslim who founded the state of Pakistan, and lived from
1876-1948. He was initially a lawyer, then joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913. He
was successful in achieving independence for ________________ in 1947.
(Turn the page)
4) The Mexican Revolution
Emiliano Zapata was a __________________________ who lived from 1879-1919. He
mobilized ___________________ in south/central Mexico to attempt to take the lands of
____________________. He was initially successful, but was later _________________,
and the rebellion was defeated.
Francisco “Pancho” Villa- A popular _____________________leader who lived from
1878-1923, when he was ____________________. He worked with Emiliano
____________________ by forming a cavalry to fight for the rights of the landless. (UWD).
Lazaro Cardenas- The president of Mexico, who lived from 1895-1970, and ruled from
1934-1940. He helped the rights of farmers and peasants by _____________________
_______________________ and giving peasants more _________________ in politics; he
also ______________________ the oil industry. This means that the ______________ took
it over.
More people and terms for Latin America not used in the essay paragraphs.
Getulio Vargas- The dictator of Brazil who lived from 1883-1954, and ruled from 1930-1945
and 1951-1954. He overthrew the government after he lost the presidential election of 1930,
and created a ____________________ that emphasized ________________ and helped the
__________________, though he did little to help the _______________.
Import substitution industrialization- An economic system that tried to build a country’s
industry by restricting ______________________. It was popular in Latin America, but
stopped being successful when the large North American and European industries
experienced great _______________________________.
Juan Peron- The president of _________________________ who ruled from 1946-1955,
and 1973-1974. He built up the Argentinean ____________________, but harmed the
economy, all with the aid of his ________, whom many thought to be the real political power.
Eva Duarte Peron- The wife of ________________ who lived from 1919-1952. She was
gifted in speaking and improved the lives of the __________________by creating schools
and hospitals, among other social benefits. It is widely believed that she was the
________________________________________________, because her death led to his
downfall as a politician.