New Ideas about Organizing Society
This type of economic system means let people do as they choose. People acting on own interests will benefit society
What is the laissez-faire ?
A system of socialism in which there would be public ownership of all lands, and all means of production, is known as what?
What is communism?
This state and their King led the Unification of Italy.
What is Sardinia?
This state was strong and powerful, with a large, well-disciplined army. They led the unification of Germany
Who is Prussia?
A government where the rulers have unlimted power
What is an autocracy?
Marx theorized that societies are divided into these two classes.
What are the "haves" and "have nots"?
All forms of live evolve, or change, over a long period of time. Simpler forms become more complex forms, and new forms evolve out of older ones- is known as what?
What is Darwin's theory of evolution
This war was seen as a way for Italy to gain allies- they joined Britain and France against Russia.
What is the Crimean War?
The king who appointed Bismarck as his PM to ensure Prussia would remain authoritarian and militaristic
Who is King William I
These people were slaves tied to the land- could be sold or used as servants. They helped Russia to become the large country it is.
Who are the serfs? (/What is serfdom?)
This man believed that history followed scientific law as nature did.
Who is Marx? (Karl Marx)
They were female factory workers in the early 20th century who suffered severe health issues from painting watch dials with poisonous paint. Their ingestion of a dangerous element led to severe and deadly conditions.
Who are the Radium Girls?
This Prime Minister played a big role in the unification of Italy
Who is Prime Minister Cavour?
These upper-class society members in Prussia were often wealthy landowners devoted to militarism and authoritarianism
Who are the Junkers?
A way Alexander III to strengthen his rule in Russia, through forcing all people to speak Russian language and adopt Russian Orthodox Religion.
What is Russification?
Who are the socialists?
Industrialists saw economic competition as a struggle for survival in which the strong drove out the weak. Successful businesses were "fit to survive" is known as what?
What is social darwinism?
Italy (along with the help of France) tricked this country (in 1858) into starting a war to gain land and further the unification of Italy.
What is Austria?
This policy meant taking whatever political action was deemed necessary, whether or not it was legal or ethical.
What is Realpolitik?
The goal of this group was to assassinate the Czar. They succeeded in 1881 by killing Alexander II.
Who are The People's Will?
what is a classless society OR everyone shares equally
The 2 new elements that Marie Curie identified in Pitchblende in 1898.
What are polonium and radium
This man was a military commander in Italy (part of the Young Italy group) who helped unify Italy through leading troops to take Sicily, Rome and Papal
Who is Garibaldi? (Giuseppe Garibaldi)
A minor dispute over who would assume the throne of Spain led to this war.
What is the Franco-Prussian War.
Prussia beat this country in a war that lasted only 7 weeks.
What is Austria?