French Rev/Nationalism
What Estate paid almost all of the taxes in pre-Revolutionary France?
The 3rd Estate.
Adam Smith wrote what book promoting what form of economy?
"The Wealth of Nations"/capitalism.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Point Plan aimed to create what world peace organization?
The League of Nations.
What was public opinion of the Weimar Republic?
They were weak.
What caused Britain and France to join WWII?
Germany invaded Poland.
The Committee of Public Safety is responsible for ordering executions during what event?
The Reign of Terror.
What does assimilation mean?
Colonized people adopt the culture of colonizers.
What was the goal of the Treaty of Versailles?
Punish Germany. B(blame).R(reperations).A(army).T(territory).
What major problem did Germany face after WWI?
Rampant inflation.
What is the goal of terrorism?
Create chaos, disrupt normal life.
During the Revolutions of 1848, power was taken away from whom?
Monarchies.
What country remained independent after the Berlin Conference?
Ethiopia.
What is 'total war'?
A nation will mobilize all resources and civilians.
The Russian Revolution was fought between what two groups? Who won?
Reds v Whites. Reds won.
What is the significance of the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Japanese attack because US cut off their oil supply, causes US to join WWII.
What were some positive social accomplishments of Napoleon?
Public schools, fair Napoleonic Code of laws, fair tax system.
What is Laissez-Faire?
Economy without government interference, a free market.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram and why is it important?
Proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico against the US. Caused the US to join WWI.
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
Leader of the Bolsheviks (Reds), leader of Soviet Union.
What was the Palestine Liberation Organizations main goal?
Fight for the rights of Palestinians living in Israel.
Who is Toussaint L'Ouverture?
Led the independence movement in Haiti. Imprisoned for crossing Napoleon, died there.
What are some notable improvements made during the Industrial Revolution?
Urbanization, growth of the middle class, shortened workday, quality of goods, diet, and modes of transportation.
Explain the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI. What are they and how did they cause the war?
Militarism-arms race (industrialization).
Alliances-countries willing to go to war for their allies.
Imperialism-increased tension between European countries.
Nationalism-fueled resentment among depeated nations.
Who is Nicholas II?
Last Autocrat in Europe, czar of Russia, abdicated the throne after February Revolution. Assissnated.
What were main points of the Atlantic Charter?
Self-determination for all nations, and world disarmament.