Old Regime
In this form of government, the king or queen holds all the powers of the state.
Absolutism
Who was the first President of the United States? He was also the leader of the American colonial military.
George Washington
This Japanese emperor ended feudalism, which began an era named for him.
Meiji
Name the two types of nationalism.
Unification (independent states into one State) and Separatist (independence of one region that forms part of one State)
This religious group was expelled from Spain under the Bourbon Reforms
The Jesuits
This treaty in 1713 recognized Felipe V as king, gave Gibraltar and Menorca to the British, and gave Austria its territory in Italy and Flanders.
During this period, anyone suspected of not supporting the French Republic could be tried and sentenced to death.
The Terror/The Reign of Terror
For trade unions, what was the main method of pressure for improvement in working conditions?
In this political ideology, nations have the right to create their own state. The nation is the supreme idea.
Nationalism
What is the name of the French public school system created by Napoleon for students of all background?
Lyceés
Mercantilism
This British treaty recognized the United States as an independent nation
The Treaty of Versailles
Which was the first country after Great Britain to industrialize? It has abundant natural resources and a tradition of craftsmanship.
Belgium
What is the term for the political and administrative organization over a specific territory?
The State
Name the first organized labor movement with political goals. It demanded labor and voting rights for workers between 1838 and 1848.
Chartism
Who was the last Habsburg king? Since he had no children, his death resulted in political conflict in Spain and abroad.
Carlos II
What is the name of this plot to overthrow the French government and establish an egalitarian society, led by François Babeuf?
The Conspiracy of the Equals
This political ideology rejects government authority and political parties
Anarchism
Bismarck, the Chancellor of Prussia, signed a military alliance with the south German states. Why did this begin a war against France?
They feared the power of a unified Germany
This is the name for a community that shares common cultural ties such as language, folklore, or religion
Nation
Why did the Bourbon Reforms found Universities and Academies?
To break the monopoly of the Church in education
This blockade ordered by Napoleon cut off all trade with England. It ultimately hurt the French more than the British.
The Continental System
This practice refers to heavily taxing imports in order to favor Russian industry
Which Italian kingdom led the Italian unification process?
Kingdom of Piedmont
Under Marxism, what is the first stage of the revolution to end capitalism? After this stage, a communist society can be established.
Proletarian dictatorship