Unit 1
The leader of the Roundheads
Oliver Cromwell
The two most important natural resources of the Industrial Revolution.
Coal and iron
Hatred and prejudice against the Jewish population
Anti-Semitism
A sense of pride in one's country. A drive for independence:
Nationalism
Leader of fascist Italy. Known for his brutality:
Benito Mussolini
The belief that monarchs are granted the right to rule by God.
The Divine Right of Kings
What is the term used to describe the swift migration of individuals from rural areas to urban centers?
Rapid Urbanization
What was the name of the fake document that claimed that the Jewish population was bent on world domination?
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
Nationwide ban on the sale/import of alcohol (1920-1933):
Prohibition
What was the approach called when some countries tried to avoid conflict by giving in to Adolf Hitler's demands?
Appeasement
What groups of people made up the first estate, the second estate, and the third estate?
First: Religious officials/Clergy
Second: The Nobility
Third: Everyone else. The common people (farmers, peasants, etc.)
A photographer who was working to expose the harsh working conditions/dangers of children working in the factories.
Lewis Hine
What was the name of the meeting that broke Africa up into different sections?
The Berlin Conference
Young, independent women who challenged traditional gender roles.
Flappers
What were the countries Germany, Italy, and Japan known as when they formed an alliance before World War II?
The Axis Powers
What was one significant achievement of Louis XIV's reign?
The construction of the Palace of Versailles
What was the PRIMARY negative linked to industrialization in Europe?
Harsh working conditions and child labor
Who was the leader of Prussia. Led the Prussians to victory over Austria during the Seven Weeks War:
Otto Von Bismarck
What historical event in Russia was sparked by public dissatisfaction with their ruler and the government in power?
The Bolshevik Revolution
What belief did the Japanese hold about their emperor?
He was like a God
What did John Locke emphasize as inherent rights that cannot be taken away by any government?
Natural Rights
What contributed to securing a consistent flow of skilled labor for the factories amidst the Industrial Revolution in England?
Government-sponsored education and training
This man was the leader of the Mandinkas. He led their army against the French:
Samori Ture
Who was the Tsar (Leader) of Russia that was overthrown during the Bolshevik Revolution?
Nicholas II
The establishment of the State of Israel was the first Jewish state in:
2,000 years