WWI
What does MANIA stand for
M: Militarism
A: Alliances
N: Nationalism
I: Imperialism
A: Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdnand
What is empiricism
The belief that knowledge comes from the sensed experience … or what you see and feel, not from the authority of the church because they have been wrong before.
. What was the reason for the introduction of a middle class
The rise of trade during the Renaissance gave people options to leave the Feudal manor and move to cities to serve as merchants or skilled artisans
What were explorers looking for in the time of the exploration.
They were looking for new trade routes, different ways to spread Christianity, and many different riches like gold and spices.
What is Imperialism?
When a country extends its power and influence through competition over other countries and territories, often through force, political domination, or economic control.
What is a social contract, and which enlightenment thinker made this an idea?
The social contract was a “contract” between people defining the relationship of individuals with one another and with the government and by this process forming a distinct organized society, the enlightenment thinker was Jean-Jaque Russo.
What were some beliefs of the Renaissance?
A time of rebirth after the middle ages and after the black plague. This was when the people tried to look away from religion and focus more on the people in the time. The people began to turn to the people instead of God and the kings. This was called Deism
What was exchanged in all 3 countries during the Columbian exchange?
Humans, plants, animals, culture, diseases and ideas.
What were the experiences of non-European soldiers? Did they have a fair experience?
The experiences of non-European soldiers were bad, they were used for the war and labor for the war. They were taken from their homes, that were colonies, and used to fight for the war.
What is suffrage?
The right to vote in public political elections.
How did the printing press lead to the Protestant reformation?
The printing press spread ideas quickly due to its quickness in printing. Many people were able to read rather than only the wealthy so the Bible became accessible which allowed people to form new opinions which helped lead to the Protestant Reformation.
How was slavery involved in the exploration?
The Europeans were enslaving many African Americans and holding them to do all the work while they just watched and did nothing to help the slaves
How did WWI affect women?
Women’s role in society greatly changed during the war. They took on jobs that were previously reserved for men such as working in factories. (Total war)
What is the scienctifc revolution?
A new understanding of the world, logical thought, scientific method
How did Humanism play a role in the Renaissance
Humanism focused on the ideas of human potential and individual achievement. It was especially expressed in art. Art was used to depict humanity and focus on human abilities instead of disabilities
What does mercantilism mean ?
Wealth and power of a country measured in the amount of gold and silver they possessed. Policies were set to sell as many goods as possible to increase gold and silver. Countries tried to buy as little as possible from other countries.
What events lead to Russia pulling out of the war? What document pulled Russia out of the war?
The events that led to Russia pulling out of the war was that Russia was very poor with their involvement in WWI. A revolution started to overthrow the leader, Tsar Nicholas II. The communists called the Bolsheviks overthrew them. When in power, the new leader, Vladimir Lenin ended Russia involvement in the war by signing the Treaty of Brest- Litovsk
Who were some of the main Enlightenment thinkers and what did they do?
John Locke- developed the idea that people have natural rights and governments need their consent
Montesquieu- introduced the idea of separating government powers into three branches
Jean-Jacques Rousseau- argued that government should be based on the general will of the people
Mary Wollstonecraft- advocated for women's rights and equal education