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6031163234The Protestant Reformationa widespread theological revolt in Europe against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic church. *It triggered wars, persecutions, and the counter reformation, which was the churches answers to the issues.0
6031190536The Enlightenmentreferred to as "Age of Reason" but was a time period where information was derived from ones understanding and logic with out an-others guidance. *new religions came to existence like deism and pantheism.1
6031225570Sikhisma religion mixed with islam and hinduism views. *in present day it is the 5th largest religion in the world with over 30 million followers.2
6031244330The First Industrial Revolutiona period between the 18th and 19th centuries that involved rural societies in Europe and America becoming urban and industrial. *It resulted in grim employment and living conditions for the poor working class.3
6031269661The Second Industrial Revolutionthe incredible economic and industrial growth of the United states after the civil war. *New innovations in steel production, petroleum and electricity led to the introduction of automobiles and aircrafts.4
6031298006Thirty Years Wara catholic-protestand struggle that began the Holy Roman Empire but eventually engulfed most of Europe. *A series of conflict fought between Roman Catholic and Protestant states.5
6031332658Karl Marxradical socialist who thought industrial capitalism was an unstable system. *he advocated a "scientific socialism" that included laws of historical change such as revolution is a certainty.6
6031360674Adam Smitha Scottish professor who formulated laws that accounted for the operation of the economy. *wrote "The Wealth of Nations" which was the bible for capitalism, he also achieved the firm comprehensive system of political economy.7
6031399470Steam Enginean engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate power. *the steam engine was one of the most powerful technologies during the industrial revolution.8
6031420033Working classa social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially manual or industrial work. *they allowed for the significant revenue Europe had during the industrial revolution.9
6031439119John Lockea 17th century English philosopher who believed we acquire our ideas through our experiences in the world. *The French Enlightenment drew heavily on his ideas, as did the founding fathers of America.10
6031469183The Deceleration of Independencea document written by Thomas Jefferson declaring freedom of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. *It was one of the most important documents in American history and it led Americas independence from King George III.11
6031497060The Deceleration of the Rights of Man and Citizena document that was approved by the National Assembly of France, which proclaims the unalienable rights of men and citizens. *one of the most important documents of the French Revolution and pushed Enlightenment ideas.12
6031527192Simon Bolivara liberatorian military leader who fought for South Americans independence. *led revolutions against Spanish rule in South America .13
6031551573Abolitionisma movement to end slavery or an idea that slavery should be abolished. *causes for slavery to be abolished in much of the world.14
6031571567Nationalismpatriotic feeling; if you share characteristic you belong to a Nation. *helped drive completion between European states.15
6031584675Feminismthe advocacy of womens rights on basis on the equality of the sexes. *paved the way for women to have rights today that they wouldn't of have with out feminism.16
6031601504Mary Wollstonecrafta English writer, philosopher, feminist, and advocate of women rights who believed women should be educated. *wrote the "Vindication of the Rights of Women" which encouraged women to go get an education.17
6031625376Haitian Revolutionwas a slave revolt in the French colony of Saint-Domingue. *Haiti is the first and only country to have a successful slave revolt in history.18
6031641825Factory Systemthe system of manufacturing that began in the 28th century. *encouraged the development if the power loom and steam engine.19
6031651513Trade UnionA labor union of workers related in the same field. *played a huge role in the industrial revolution because these were the people who worked in the factories.20
6031665041Telegrapha system of transmitting messages from distance along a wire. *was the first form of long distance communication via electricity and it was very quick.21
6031684589Railroadsnetwork of from rails on which steam, engines and other locomotives pulled trains on at high speeds. *veery successful way of transportation and encouraged the flow of the industrial revolution.22
6031703500Middle class of the 19th centuryconsisted of less than 20% of population and had more privileges than the working class. (the more wealthier class) *played a huge role in the industrial revolution by buying the factories and etc.23
6031758884Utopian Socialismestablished by the peaceful surrender by the means of production. *label used the define the first currents of modern socialism.24

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