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Increased number of people moving to/living in cities
Urbanization
This time period marked the beginning of Japan's modernization and Westernization
Meiji Restoration
Group of workers that band together to protect their interests
Union
This addictive substance was smuggled into China in exchange for tea
Opium
The process of manufacturing occurring in large factories rather than small workshops
Industrialization
This technological advancement led to railroads being the fastest form of land transportation in the 19th century.
(Steam) Locomotive
Economic system where the means of production are privately owned
Capitalism
The Industrial Revolution had its start in this country
Great Britain/England
This group wanted constitutional reforms in the late Ottoman Empire, and also promoted a form of Turkish ethno-nationalism
Young Turks
This technological advancement made it possible for mills and factories to no longer rely on water power, which meant they could be built anywhere
Steam engine
His name means "Enlightened Rule"
Emperor Meiji
During the Qing dynasty's isolationist phase, all European merchants/traders were limited to this port city
Canton
This rebellion, the most destructive in Chinese history, was led by the supposed younger brother of Jesus
Taiping Rebellion
This industry was the first to...industrialize
Textiles
The mother of one Qing emperor and the aunt of another, she was the true ruler of China in the late 19th/early 20th century
Empress Cixi
This war resulted in the annexation of Korea and Taiwan, marking the beginning of Japanese Imperialism
Sino-Japanese War
This economist wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and originated concepts such as "laissez-faire" and "the invisible hand of the market"
Adam Smith
Because it resulted in increased demand for raw materials and the desire to sell goods in new markets, the Industrial Revolution led to an increase in ____________ in Africa and Asia
Imperialism
This "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" wanted to expel foreigners from China and strengthen the Qing dynasty
Boxer Rebellion
He wrote "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto"
Karl Marx
"Century of Humiliation"
A large company during the Meiji Restoration, whose owners usually had political connections
Zaibatsu
A region outside of a country's territory, but where it has power to affect economic/political decisions
Sphere of influence
Negotiations between a union and a business owner
Collective bargaining
This war was a shock upset to outside observers, marking the first time in centuries that a European power had been defeated by an Asian power
Russo-Japanese War