Imperialism and WWI Test: Last Minute Study Tips

Since a few of you have been emailing today, I figured I'd "reply to all" in terms of studying for tomorrow's test.

The first question asks (1) How did imperialism create the conditions where a world war might occur? Cite examples.  This question really seems aimed at some of the causes for the war, so possible source material includes Palmer section 75 Imperialism: Its Nature and Causes, section 77 The Partition of Africa, section 78 Imperialism in Asia (focus on India), and Palmer, Section 81. Your specific, argumentative (not generic, not vague) thesis and roadmap should appear in the introduction. You should have paragraphs organized logically (and you should have paragraphs, not unbroken text continuing on for 1-3 pages).  

The second question asks (2) Why might it be argued that World War I was a Late Modernity War?  Cite specific events and people that might lead you to this conclusion.  This question really seems aimed at how the war unfolded, so possible source material includes the Marshall handout, the Craig handout, and the Gopnik handout.  Don't forget to specify the defining qualities of "Late Modernity" and isolate events and people from 1914-1918 that are illustrative.   Your specific, argumentative (not generic, not vague) thesis and roadmap should appear in the introduction. You should have paragraphs organized logically (and you should have paragraphs, not unbroken text continuing on for 1-3 pages).