Enlightenment &
Revolutions
Revolutions
Natural rights and consent of the governed. Two Treaties of Government
This was the name of Adam Smith's new economic theory
free market capitalism
What were the two goals of new imperialism?
Raw materials and new markets
Name 3 impacts of the war
1. Treaty of Versailles
2. formation of the League of Nations
3. self-determination
Why couldn't the U.S. and USSR fight one another directly?
MAD - mutually assured destruction; both sides had atomic weapons to annihilate one another
Who helped form the Kingdom of Italy?
Count Cavour in Northern Italy and Garibaldi Giuseppe in Southern Italy
This era is defined by a struggle of power between the old and new elites
Modern Era
This is the theory that human races were based on the idea of 'survival of the fittest'
Social Darwinism
This refers to the purge that killed anyone who did/may oppose Hitler's rule
Night of Long Knives
Give one example of an E-Commerce Company and one example of a Global Brand
E-Commerce Company: eBay/Alibaba
Global Brand: Toyota/Coca-Cola
Which Revolution was won by the Philippines with help from the U.S. AND which war did the Philippines lose?
Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American War
What two inventions helped make work more efficient in Britain and what did they do?
Spinning jenny and the water frame. Mechanized the process of weaving and cotton textiles
What were the causes of the deaths of more than 30 million Chinese?
Conflict, famine, disease
Many people bought large amounts of goods which caused deflation because of what?
Credit
Give one similarity and difference between decolonization in Asia and Africa
Similarity: gained independence through nationalist movements
Difference: Asia was more peaceful while Africa was more violent
This is the name for a reform that abolished the dhimmis status and granted more equalities to non-Muslims which upset the Muslim population
Tanzimat Reforms
What were the main goals of utilitarianism and classical liberalism?
Utilitarianism: ensure the greatest good for the greatest amount of people
Classical Liberalism: allow more people to vote (working class) which meant laws to protect everyone not just the middle class/aristocracy
Name two rebellions that took place in the U.S.
Stono Slave Rebellion and Turner Rebellion
How did the U.S. end World War II with Japan and what were the two cities that forced them to surrender?
Atomic bombs; Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Who took over after Mao Zedong and what did he do differently?
Deng Xiaoping; free-market capitalist features, trained experts, privatized farms, built factories, and exported manufactured goods
Name the 3 Revolutions were inspired by the Enlightenment and briefly describe each
1. American Revolution: colonists challenged the British monarch and started a constitutional republic(protects individual rights)
2. French Revolution: French people overthrew the oppressive monarchy and gave law-making power to the people
3. Latin-American Revolution: Creole leaders overthrew imperial governments and created national borders
Name the 3 stages of Marxism and describe each
1. Revolutionary Phase: proletariat rises up and takes private property by force
2. Socialist Phase: proletariat government temporarily controls all private property
3. Communist Phase: eliminate national borders/private property; production is shared among the community working at their own will
What colonies made up West, South, North, and Eastern Africa during the 'Scramble'?
West and South: Great Britain, with competition from the French and Dutch
North: France and Italy
East: Germany and Great Britain
What were the main causes of World War I
Militarism
Alliances: Triple Alliance, Triple Entente
Imperialistic Rivalry: Moroccan Crises
Nationalism: Pan-Germanism, Pan-Slavism
Name 2 trade organizations and describe each
1. North American Free Trade Act(NAFTA): allowed companies/businesses in North American to trade without any cost barriers
2. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN): promoted cooperation, supports many aspects of integration(ex: political, educational, etc.)