Absolutism/ Enlightenment
What is divine right?
The idea that the monarch was chosen by god to rule
What was the old France system called?
The old Regime: 3 estates, the clergy, the nobility, and everyone else. Each estate gets one vote and the majority wins.
Laissez Faire Economics:
A policy that let owners of industry set working conditions without government interference
How does social Darwinism support imperialism?
The concept of survival of the fittest applied to economic and political competition
What led to the growth of absolute monarchies?
The weakness of Feudalism and disorganization made people want a strong and powerful leader.
How was Napoleon defeated in Russia?
Czar Nicholas used the scorched earth policy and burned everything in sight. It was also very cold for the French army. And the Russians even killed all of their livestock.
What were some positive and negative effects of industrialization?
Positive: heath and sanitation improved, more public education, increased women's rights
Negative: poor working conditions
What was the 30 year war, and what was the outcome?
A religious conflict that strengthened the power of France and weakened Spain and Austria.
What did conservatives, liberals, and radicals want?
Conservation: wanted monarchy
Liberals: wanted voting for the land owners/wealthy-- give more power to elected parliaments
Radicals: wanted voting for everyone
Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?
They had many natural resources like coal, iron, and water
How did England's system of government become a constitutional monarchy?
The glorious revolution: Mary and William overthrew James 2 and they signed the Bill of Right makin England a constitutional monarchy.
liberated part of Spanish Speaking South America
What was the Industrial Revolution?
An increase in machine-made goods beginning in England during the 1700s
What did Philip the 2 do?
He strongly defend roman Catholicism and supported the arts.
Mexico Revolution:
Led by the Mestizos and Indians. Two priests were crucial: Hidalgo and Morelos. Gained independence from Spain when the creoles switched sides in the revolution.
What are the 3 factors of industrialization?
LLC: Labor, Land, capital(money)