Age of Exploration
This is the process by which A european power took control of new land, specifically to extract wealth
What is Colonialism
Slave labor was important to European powers because
It provided cheap labor for profitable crops
This was why laborers forms labor unions.
Poor conditions (long hours, low wages, unsafe)
Leaders who talk, rather than fight, are using this to make deals with other countries.
What is diplomacy?
This word means: the movement of goods people and ideas around the world
What is globalization?
Colombus's voyage was considered a turning point in history because:
It connected the new and old world.
This enlightenment philosopher thought people were inherently good.
Who is Rousseau?
People moved from the countryside to the city for
Voting, expressing opinions, and equality between races and genders are examples of
Civil and political rights
Genocides and mass killings are considered this type of crime
What are crimes against humanity?
These two countries had the greatest colonial holdings in Africa
What are Britain and France?
This system of government is when people elect lawmakers to act in their interest
What is a representative democracy
Factory owners often hired children because
They could be paid less, were easily controlled, smaller fingers
The UN was formed for this reason, since the world was tired of war.
What is to avoid conflict
These two wrote Communist Manifesto, in response to industrialization, and poor working conditiona
Who are Marx and Engels?
A popular overthrow of the government is also known as:
A Revolution
In Pre-Revolutionary France, this "middle class" was made up of professionals and merchants, were in the 3rd estate
Who are the Bourgeoisie?
This man gave the famous "Iron Curtain" speech, in the U.S.
Who is Winston Churchill?
This is the principle that laws apply to leaders, and commoners, equally
what is rule-of-law?
This is an econimc concept where goods and services are based on consumer choice, and buisness competition
What are Free Market economics?
This form of government takeover refers to a small group of people seizing control
What is a coup d'etat
These are the three estates of the estates general.
Nobility, Clergy, Commons/Commoners
Own the means of production
This political group was successful in their mission, with the repeal of Apartheid in the 1990s
Who are the ANC (African National Congress)
Which Oscar category is the most important to Mr. Wilfong, who has successfully predicted winners twice.
What is original Score?
(predicted that Dune (2021) and Black Panther (2018) would win best score)