Empires
This European Empire at its peak controlled nearly 25% of the globe.
The British Empire
Economist known for capitalism principles
Adam Smith
Division of government responsibilities to prevent abuse.
Separation of Powers
Production of goods using machinery and technology
Industrial Manufacturing
Rights inherent to all individuals according to John Locke
Natural Rights
European powers competing for African territories.
Scramble for Africa
Economic system based on private ownership and free markets
Capitalism
Elite military corps loyal to the Ottoman Sultan
Janissaries
During the industrial revolution Great Britain started mining this sedimentary rock which allowed for great innovations such as the steam engine and eventually the railroad.
Coal
Unity among workers across nations for common goals
Solidarity
1884-1885 meeting to regulate European colonization
Berlin Conference
A set of ideas that use Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to justify economic, political and social views
Social Darwinism
Non-Muslims granted protection under Islamic Law
Dhimmis
Waterway enhancing trade, completed in 1869.
Suez Canal
Labor movement's goal for financial freedom.
Economic Emancipation
Period of rapid modernization in Japan
Meiji Restoration
Conflicts between China and Britain over opium trade.
Opium Wars
Political ideology advocating for a classless society
Communism
The first electrical telecommunications system that was a point to point text messaging system used from the 1840's until the late 20th century.
The Telegraph
Individuals renouncing material wealth for spiritual reasons
Ascetics
Massive civil war in China, 1850-1864
Taiping Rebellion
Control of economies in non-industrialized nations
Economic imperialism
Nativist political party in 1850's America
Know Nothing Party
Advancements reducing disease spread and improving health.
Sanitation improvements.
Women advocating for voting rights in the 19th century
Suffragettes