Absolutism/Enlightenment
What is Louis XIV of France most known for saying and doing?
“L’etat est moi”= I am the state. He also build the palace of Versailles.
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
The third estate (turned into the National Assembly) voted to abolish the monarchy.
Why was Britain the first country to industrialize?
They had many natural resources like coal, iron, and water
What is imperialism?
When a more powerful nation takes over another country either directly or indirectly. Usually to take advantage of their natural resources.
What were the causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
What was the 30 years war? What was the outcome?
A religious conflict that strengthened the power of France and weakened Spain and Austria
What were some accomplishments of Napoleon?
Established a banking system, the Napoleon codes (laws), lycees (government run schools)
What was the Industrial Revolution?
An increase in machine-made goods beginning in England during the 1700s
How does social darwinism support imperialism?
The concept of survival of the fittest applied to economic and political competition
What was the “powder keg” of Europe?
The Balkan Peninsula
How did England’s system of government become a constitutional monarchy?
The Glorious Revolution: Mary and William overthrew James II and they signed the Bill of Rights making England a constitutional monarchy
What were the declarations of the rights of man? What did it state?
“Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights”-- it's the first French constitution.
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 were long lasting effects/problems of imperialism?
Political divisions of the continent
What is the link between militarism and imperialism?
As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them
Compare and contrast heliocentrism and geocentrism?
Geocentrism is earth-centered universe and heliocentrism is the idea that the sun is the center of the universe (theorized by Copernicus and proven by Galileo)
What was the old system of government in France (think the estates)?
The Old Regime: 3 estates, the clergy, the nobility, and everyone else. Each estate gets one vote and the majority wins.
Define Entrepreneur
a person who organizes, manages, and takes risks in business
Why did Europeans take over Africa?
To gain natural resources
What technology did they use during War?
Tanks, Poison Gas, Airplanes, and Machine Guns.
What were some discoveries of the scientific revolution?
Francis Bacon: Scientific method
Issac Newton: Universal Gravitation
What were some failures of Napoleon?
Blockade on Britain, Invading Russia, Peninsular War
Define Labor union
Voluntary associations of workers seeking labor reforms
Why was Ethiopia unique?
They were able to resist European control during Imperialism
Name the wartime propogandas
Save food, Join the military, and Buy war bonds