Keyterms & People
Who is Karl Marx?
Karl Marx is a German Philosopher who called for workers to unite in a revolution to bring down the capital system.
Who is Jose Martí and what did he do?
Jose Martí He continued to seek independence from Spain, he was 25 when he first started speaking out for Cuban independence but in 1895 he was killed.
What is an entrepreneur?
An entrepreneur is, an independent business person.
Why did the British originally go to India.
They went originally went to India for better trade.
What does Laissez-faire mean?
A social system in which businesses are either owned by the workers or controlled by the government.
Why did many Americans want the United States to seize the Philippines and Cuba?
Americans wanted the United States to seize the Philippines and Cuba because of economic intrestests.
What was the result of the Berlin Conference?
It led to the division of Africa among various European powers.
What is the Raj?
The period of British control in India is called the Raj.
Is Karl Marx German?
Yes.
who where the boers
The boers are dutch farmers who had arrived in South Africa in the 1600s
How was fighting in the Pacific and the Caribbean similar.
They where both defeated by the Spanish forces in the Pacific and the Caribbean
They thought the best way to get raw materials was to create colonies.
How long did Imperialism in China last
It lasted from 1842-1900
What are some middle class jobs?
Managers, merchnants, clerks
British East _____ Company
What areas did the United States control as a result of the war?
The United States controlled Guam, and Puerto Rico.
What is the Suez Canal?
The Suez Canal is a water way built to Egypt in the 1860s to connect the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Who are the Aborigines?
They are the longest on going culture in the world.
When was the Steam engine made?
1769
What was the spinning Jenny used for?
It made threading faster.
Who was Emillio Aguinaldo?
Emillio was one of the leaders of the rebellion, he exiled in Hong Kong, purchased weapons, while Spain failed to pursue reform.
In 1886 where was gold found?
Gold was found near the Orange river in South Africa
Who is Matthew Perry?
Matthew Perry is an American Naval commander
Who invented the Flying shuttle?
John Kay