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What book did John Locke write?
Two Treaties of Government
When was the American Revolution?
(1776-1783)
Divine Right of Kings
Belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God
What was the French Revolution inspired by?
The American Revolution
What does Voltaire mean?
It means against state rebellion
What did Thomas Hobbes argue for?
When was the French Revolution?
(1789-1799)
Natural Rights
Inherent rights to life, liberty, and property for all humans
When was the Factory Act?
In 1833
What is imperialism?
The belief in best or strong
Who's ideas did Baron de Montesquieu expand?
John Locke
What century were the Latin American Revolutions in?
In the 19th century
Consent of the Governed
Idea that people must agree to be governed and have the power to reform the state
Why did the American Revolution break out?
The revolution broke out because of enlightenment ideals and resentments towards tax
What was considered precious metals?
Diamonds
What did Otto Von Bismarck do?
He intervene as a government
When did Greece rise up because they wanted independence?
1830
Constitutionalism
Limiting state powers through agreed-upon written documents
In 1842
What did low production costs do?
It kept prices low for business owners
Who organized the Berlin Conference in 1884?
Otton Von Bismarck
When was the British Raj?
Separation of Powers
Division of state powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
How long did the Scramble for Africa go on?
20-30 years
What did disposable income do?
It increased with lower prices, driving economic growth