Vocabulary
Enduring Issue
A problem that is repeated overtime
Explain the 3 estates
1st= clergy
2 = nobles
3= peasants
What was the Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was the period in European history when reason (logic) was used to understand and improve society. In fact, the Enlightenment is often called “The Age of Reason
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
This was the Treaty that ended World War I.Germany was forced to accept blame (guilt) for causing World War I and pay reparations. Germany also had to reduce the size of its military and give up land.
Israeli forces kill wanted Palestinians in West Bank
Conflict
Historical Context
Events that lead to an event
Which philosopher can you connect with the term 'natural rights'
John Locke
What were the Latin American Revolutions
The Latin American Revolutions were the events where the colonies of Latin America (Central America, South America, and the Caribbean) fought to gain independence (self-government) from Spain, Portugal, and France.
What are some causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
(MAIN)
The Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Environmental Impact
A classless society
Japan was modernizing!
Think M & M!
Who inspired the Latin American Revolution?
American & French Revolution
What was the Irish Potato Famine
About 1 million Irish people died of famine (starvation) when the potato crop failed to grow
Over 1 million Irish people migrated (moved) to the United States to escape the famine and find more opportunities
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Technology
Nationalism
Nationalism is a feeling of love, loyalty, and devotion to one’s country. Someone who feels this love, loyalty, and devotion is known as a nationalist.
These three revolutionary leaders can be connected to
- Simon Bolivar
- Toussaint L'ouverture
- San Martin
Latin American Independence Movement
What was the Industrial Revolution and where did it begin?
The Industrial Revolution was the change from producing goods by hand to producing goods with machines in factories.
Began in Great Britain
What were the causes of imperialism
Europeans wanted raw materials/natural resources (like coal, tin, iron) in order to make goods in their factories.
“White Man’s Burden”
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Human rights violation
Imperialism
One nation dominating another (stronger nation dominating the weaker - social darwinism)
What is an Absolute Monarch?
A king or queen with complete control
What were key causes of the French Revolution?
Three estates (third estate paying the most taxes).
France was ruled by absolute monarchs and denied their rights.
Ideas of the Enlightenment
France was in an economic crisis
What does social darwinism mean?
This was the idea that it was natural for strong countries (like the European nations) to take over weaker countries (like nations in Africa and Asia).
inflation