Enlightenment
What theory did Nicolaus Copernicus 1st propose?
Heliocentric Theory - Sun at the center of the universe
How did the improvement in agricultural techniques affect people during the Agricultural Revolution.
People left farms and moved to the cities, sparking up the industrial revolution.
Where did Louis XIV move his government to, in order to centralize his power. Also home to a famous Treaty?
Versailles
This country was slow to imperialized due to their policy on isolation shared by the Qing and Ming dynasties.
Japan under the Shogunate Tokugawa leadership
Germany's plan to avoid a long war fought on two fronts.
Schlieffen Plan
Life, Liberty and Property by John Locke is found in what important US Document?
Declaration of Independence
The industrial revolution contributed to creating the power loom, water loom and cotton gin. What industry was improved and affected the most by the industrial revolution?
Textiles
Leader of Russia, improved Russia greatly and gained a the famous St. Petersburg port after defeating Sweden in the Great Northern War.
Peter the Great
What was the common goal of the Opium Wars, Boxer Rebellion and Sepoy Rebellion?
The fight imperialism
Event that sparked the beginning of World War 1.
Assassination of Austrian-Hungary Prince, Franz Ferdinand.
I may disapprove with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." was said by who and what were they supporting?
Voltaire and Freedom of Speech
28 Executions a day, Robespierre, lasted 11 months.
Reign of Terror
Once the Reign of Terror was complete and a failed democracy, this military leader was welcomed as leader of France.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Otto Von Bismarck's goal in leading Germany was to rule by their national industrial power and winning wars. What is another name for his leadership philosophy?
Why did casualties in WWI increase significantly?
Improvement in Technology and weaponry.
Proved Copernicus's theory on heliocentrism. Was sent to prison for life by the Catholic Church.
Galileo Galilei
Goal of the congress of Vienna was to stop the spread of French Nationalism and to Exile who?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the two main causes of Napolean's failure in Russia that sent him into Exile?
Harsh Russian Winter and Famine due to a lack of supplies.
Meeting held in Germany, led by Otto V. Bismarck. Purpose of the meeting was to avoid war and ensure that countries were divided up equally and fairly during Imperialism.
Berlin Conference
What are the four provisions in the Treaty of Versailles in regards to the punishment of Germany?
1. Guilt War Clause
2. Lose all colonies in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Pacific Ocean
3. Disarm, soldier strength down to 100,000
4. Pay $33 Billion in reparations.
Scientific Revolution.
Inspired by Karl Marx, left the Eastern Front to lead the Russian Revolution in Moscow.
Vladimir Lenin
Created the idea of capitalism, philosophy of Laissez - Faire, which resulted in free markets and little government intervention.
Adam Smith
Most successful slave revolt in world history?
Haitian Revolution
How did Self-Determination shape Europe after WWI. List 3 out of 5 reason how self-determination.
Use the 5 principles of Self-Determination to become a successful country:
Self- Determination -
5 Principles:
Freedom - to live any life you wish.
Authority - Over money to run your nation
Support - Organize resources to support community, Social Roles, Leadership
Responsibility - Use money wisely
Confirmation - Leadership in a society