The Renaissance Through Democracy
Why did Galileo get in trouble with the church?
The church did not want Galileo to say that Earth, like other planets, revolved around the sun.
What two major natural resources did Britain have that were important for industry?
Britain had a good supply of coal and iron.
World War II had two main alliances. Which countries made up the Axis Powers?
Axis Powers – Germany, Italy, and Japan
What is a theory?
An explanation of how and why something happens, usually based on scientific study.
What is an alliance?
An alliance is a group of nations joined together for some purpose.
In what ways was Henry IV a good king of France?
Henry IV restored peace and gave religious freedom to the Protestants. He also passed laws to help farmers, built new roads, and encouraged trade and manufacturing.
How did the United States gain the Louisiana Territory?
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.
What event caused the United States to join the Allied Powers in World War II?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
What does it mean to barter?
To trade goods or services without using money
What is a scapegoat?
A scapegoat is a person or group that is blamed for the mistakes and problems of others.
What were the four early civilizations of North America?
Inuit, Cliff Dwellers, Mound Builders, Aztecs
Why did the Manchus agree to the Open-Door Policy?
The Chinese were afraid that if they did not agree, the European nations might divide China into colonies.
What does NATO stand for and why was it set up?
NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It was set up as a defense against communism.
What is representation?
Sending one or more people to speak for the rights of others before a body of government
What is a concentration camp?
A concentration camp is a prison camp for people thought to be dangerous to a ruling group.
Why did the first English Colonists come to the eastern coast of North America?
The first English colonists came for religious freedom.
The Allies – Britain, France, Russia, and other small countries (Romania, Balkan Peninsula, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Algeria, Tunisia, Montenegro, Belgium, etc)
What major change happened in Africa after World War II?
European colonies in Africa gained their freedom and became independent countries.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is treating person or people unfairly because of his or her race or religion.
What is a sanction?
A sanction is an action taken by a nation against another nation for breaking international law.
What were the two main reasons the American colonists wanted to revolt against British rule?
Some colonists wanted representation in British government, while others wanted freedom.
World War I had two alliances. Which countries made up the Central Powers?
The Central Powers – Germany, Austria-Hungry, Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Italy
When did the space age begin?
The Space Age began when the Soviets launched Sputnik I in 1957.
What does it mean to smuggle something?
To smuggle something is to move something into or out of a country secretly because it is against the law.
What does nonrenewable mean?
Nonrenewable means that something is not replaceable once it is used up.