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European explorers wanted these three thinGs
What is God, glory and gold?
This French thinker was all about dividing government power, not because he loved math, but because he didn't trust any one person to not mess it up royally."
Who was montesquieu?
This document declared French Men basic rights
What is the Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen?
Safe working conditions, low wages, pollution, and dangerous working conditions were common features of early factories. However, one of these things was decidedly not part of the package. Hint: It wasn't free coffee.
What was safe working conditions?
This war saw Britain saying, 'Let them eat opium!' as it deployed its navy to ensure tea time included something a bit stronger in China, all in the name of free trade."
What was the Opium War?
The USA provided financial assistance to Western European countries under this plan
What is the Marshall Plan?
African slaves were sold as a part of the triangular trade...their part of the trip was called _________ __________
What is the Middle Passage?
"This 1689 document told the English monarchy to 'check' itself before it wrecked itself, setting up a system where kings and queens could rule but not without saying 'pretty please' to Parliament."
What is the English Bill of Rights
This colonial UpriSing wAs the original binge-worthy series that inspired the French to cancel their king’s subscription to the throne."
What was the American Revolution?
During the Industrial Revolution, one of these occurred in cities across the globe: crime rates plummeted, more farm workers were hired, cleanliness and safety improved, or populations increased. Pick the truth among the tricks
What is populations increased?
Countries that were leaders of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries altered their relationships with less industrialized countries, behind this massive land and resource grab."
What is Imperialism?
This policy wanted to stop the spread of communism
What is the policy of containment?
A time period, mostly in the 1700's, where philosophers and thinkers thought science and reason could improve all humanity.
What is the Enlightenment?
"This form of government involves a ruler who doesn't believe in sharing, amasses a standing army to enforce 'sharing is not caring,' and absolutely uses national economics as their personal piggy bank."
What is absolute monarchy?
After the French and Indian War, Britain looked at its war-spent wallet and decided to turn the American colonists into a 18th-century GoFundMe.
What is because the British were in debt?
This radical flavor of socialism sees the workplace as a perpetual boxing ring, where employees and employers always have their gloves up, ready to rumble over the pay stub. Karl Marx might as well be the ring judge, calling the shots in this class struggle showdown.
What is Communism?
Divided up Africa without African involvement in 1884
What was the Berlin Conference?
After WW2 Stalin wanted this to protect the Soviet Union from attacks by western European countries
What is a buffer zone?
'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,' this French Enlightenment writer might have preferred a pen to a sword in any actual duel.
Who was Voltaire?
"This stormy period of the French Revolution featured showers of guillotine blades, led by a man who tried to 'rain' supreme.
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Who is Robespierre and what was the Reign of Terror?
"These two resources fueled the machines and the dreams of the Industrial Revolution, making factories buzz and economies boom
What were coal and iron?
The assembly line created by Henry Ford in the early 20th century, streamlined production by moving the product between workers who each performed a single task. This allowed for goods to be produced __________ and _________
What is quickly and cheaply?
Commodore Perry encouraged/forced/cajoled Japan to begin this economic activity with the USA.
What is trade?
Glasnost led to demonstrations which led to the fall of this style of government
What is communism?
"He thought your natural rights should include life, liberty, and property, and if you disagree, you might just find yourself 'Locke'd out of the debate!"
Who is John Locke?
Ended Louis XVI, I mean the guillotine ended Louis but what ended the monarchy?
What is the French Revolution?
This geographical feature of England not only kept invaders swimming, but also provided ample coastline for trade and powered the mills that spun the Industrial Revolution. Its island status enabled it to trade globally, extending its economic reach
What made being an island an advantage for England during the Industrial Revolution?"
The key principle in this economy is "supply and demand."
What is a market economy?
TR used his big stick to steal some land in this new country to build this canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What is Panama?
China experienced this after the death of Mao because Deng Xioping changed to a more market economy.
What is economic growth?