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knowledge of Greek that spread during the Renaissance helped translate older sources of Christian texts thus paving the way for this era

The Reformation

100

As a result of this conflict in 1866, Prussia would be the undisputed leader of the German unification movement

Austro-Prussian War

100

this art movement focused on individualism and secularism and can be seen in the sudden growth of portraits 

Renaissance 

100

the treaty that divided up the world between Spain and Portugal

Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494

100
"country" that emerged as the greatest commercial power in the early 17th century 

Netherlands 

200

inductive reasoning and overturning of tradition during the Scientific Revolution that came to be applied to the social sciences

the Enlightenment

200

the conclusion of the War of Spanish succession placed Spain under the leadership of this French dynasty

Bourbon 

200

this artistic style of art is most closely related to the Catholic (Counter) Reformation

Baroque

200

this revolution, one in the acceleration in global trade, was a result of exploration and colonization 

Commercial Revolution

200

the country that was divided up by Austria, Prussia, and Russia because it had failed to develop a strong, centralized state

Poland

300

urbanization, trade unions, and socialism are all by products by this movement

Industrial Revolution 

300

This treaty that ended the 30 Years War guaranteed that Germany would remain ununified despite Prussia increasing its size

Peace of Westphalia 

300

19th century artistic movement that was a reaction to Enlightenment knowledge; it glorified the mysteries of nature and human emotion 

Romanticism 

300

this groups advocated for adult baptism

Anabaptists 

300

perestroika and glasnost are terms associated with this Soviet leaders

Gorbachev

400

failure of democratic governments to improve economic conditions in the period between WW1 & WW2 opened the door for these types of governments 

Authoritarian / Totalitarian

400

This 1572 massacre resulted in the murder of 3000 Huguenots and distrust among Protestants and Catholics.

St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

400

this 19th art movement saw the birth of photography 

Realism 

400

religious order, founded by Ignatius Loyola, that pushed for reform during the Catholic Reformation

Jesuits

400

censorship of student nationalist groups in the German states that happened during the revolts against conservatism in the 1800s.

Karlsbad Decrees

500

the industrial revolution would not have been possible without a spike in population and production during this revolution that streamlined food production

Agricultural Revolution
500

this plan - to cripple Great Britain's economy occurred during the Napoleonic Wars. 

Continental System 

500

this art movement was popular under Napoleon's regime and can be seen as a throwback to ancient Greece and Rome. 

Neoclassicism 

500

this philosophe talked about a Social Contract where the general will of the entire society could be realized with the common good 

Rousseau

500

This queen of England tried to maintain a middle ground by establishing a moderate form of Protestantism based on traditional Catholic doctrine and ritual.

Queen Elizabeth I