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9421537579Enlightenment18th century movement that advocated reason as the primary source of authority and legitamacy0
9421537580Reasontruth through logical reasoning1
9421537581Naturenature is good; natural laws of politics and economics2
9421537582Happinesslive by nature's laws and you will find happiness3
9421537583Progressbelieved society and humankind could be perfected4
9421537584Libertybelieved society should be set free5
9421537585Religious toleration (theme)adhere to a secular society that allows people to worship freely without concern of persecution6
9421537586Freedom of expression (theme)allow citizen to speak their minds freely about any topic and refrain from government censorship7
9421537587Opposition to absolutism (theme)limit the devine right theory and prevent one man (or occasionally women) from retaining all the power to govern8
9421537588Laissez-faire (theme)government should keep "hands off" approach to business and support capitalistic ventures9
9421537589Humanitarianism (theme)punishments should fit the crime and criminals should be treated justly10
9421537590Education (theme)a well educated society is a prosperous society11
9421537591Scientific Spirit (theme)encourage progress through reason and scientific inquiry12
9421537592Thomas Hobbesbelieved that people are born selfish and aggressive and need a strong central authority (aka monarch)13
9421537593John Locke•believed all people have a right to life, liberty, and property •father of Liberalism •consent of the governed14
9421537594Impact of the Enlightenment•revolutions: American, French, Haitian •abolition of slavery, promotion of education, social equality •importance of individuals- people judge right and wrong15
9421537595American Revolution•the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain due to GB's harsh taxes •ended through the Treaty of Paris •colonies became independent16
9421537596French Revolution•a rebellion of French people against their monarchy over the reform of taxes •led to paralysis and bankruptcy •land was freed and the corporate society was destroyed17
9421537597Haitian Revolution•the only successful slave revolt in history •led by Toussaint L'Ouverture •propelled to free slaves and Mulattoes (semi-citizens) •ended slavery and French control18
9421537598Declaration of Independence•signed in 1776 by US revolutionaries/founding fathers (biggest influence- Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin); it declared the United States as a free state. •purpose was to establish a new government and to declare war on Great Britain19
9421537599The Declaration of Right of Man•document of the French Revolution •it's purpose was to establish the rights of French citizens20
9421537600The Jamaica Letter•written during self-imposed exile •purpose was to affirm Simon Bolivar's (a Venezuelan military and political leader) undying faith in independence21
9421537601Napoleon at the Beginning•completed 2 year military course in 18 months •saves the nation by firing cannons in the street at the royalists22
9421537602Napoleon's Reign•helped create equality for all male citizens •security of personal wealth and property23
9421537603Napoleon's Fall of Powerabdicated the throne two years after French invasion of Russian and was exiled to the island of Elba24
9421537604The Continental System•France destroys all trade with Britain which destroys the French economy •no one listened25
9421537605The Peninsular War•first great revolt against Napoleon's power occured in Spain. •Spanish revolt after Joesph was put on the throne •Spain and Portugal VS. France. •France lost men, money, and materials bc they were fighting an un-winnable war26
9421537606The invasion of Russia•Napoleon invaded in spring of 1812 with 500,000 men with him •winter consumed the army •Napoleon returned with 50,000 men •Europe kicked Napoleon off of continent27
9421537607Klemens von Metternich•the Foreign Minister of Austria; he had the most influence at the Congress of Vienna •put Europe back together •brought back conservative forces that would oppose nationalist movements and revolutions28
9421537608Results of the Congress of Vienna•reinstated everyone's original borders •monarchs ousted by Napoleon were put back (Legitimacy) •banned anyone from attacking France in its weakened state •struck "balance of power" amount Europe- no nation afraid of neighbor •subdued revolutionary thoughts and actions •created peace in Europe where nations got money instead of war29
9421537609Agricultural Revolutiona period in which humans began to grow crops instead of gathering plants30
9421537610Enclosure Acts•end the open field system in England- began the agricultural revolution •led to an increase in the size of farms held by large landowners •British laws that allowed large landowners to enclose their fields31
9421537611Mechanization•machines are used to mass produce cloth and thread •faster and cheaper cloth production •machines are so large factories are necessary •waterwheels are used for source of power32
9421537612Cotton Gin•a machine for cleaning the seeds from cotton fibers •sped up process of turning raw cotton into cotton ready for textiles33
9421537613Spinning Jenny•a machine that could spin several threads at once •turned raw cotton into yarn34
9421537614Flying shuttle•an invention that sped up the weaving process •turned thread into material35
9421537615Steam Engine•made waterpower obsolete •factories could be built away from water •locomotive36
9421537616Fossil Fuels•initially coal •later in 19th century petroleum was used •led to development of the internal combustion engine37
9421537617Steel•lighter, stronger, and more flexible •allowed societies to build up (buildings, bridges, etc) •king of metals38
9421537618Second Industrial Revolution•a period of rapid growth in manufacturing and industry in the late 1800s •steam went to gas •telegraph, telephone, radio developing •steam boat/train, electric trolley, subway, automobile •modern chemistry, advances in medicine •Charles Darwin •science and faith cross39
9421537619Impact of Revolution on Family/Women•work and home life became sharply separated •men earned money for their families •women took care of the home and saw their economic role decline40
9421537620Impact of Revolution on Environment•major increase in population •increase in living standards led to the depletion of natural resources •use of chemicals and fuel in factories resulted in increased air and water pollution and an increased use of fossil fuels41
9421537621Impact of Revolution on less developed countriesinequality between countries who didn't go through the same developments42
9421537622Imperialism•a policy of extending rule over foreign countries •larger/powerful country takes over smaller/weaker country43
9421537623Social Darwinismthe belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic struggle44
9421537624Need for Berlin Conference•Europeans felt they should civilize the African continent •Europeans got agitated with each other over who got what •"scramble for Africa"45
9421537625Impact of Imperialism•global economy developed •infrastructure was built in places that couldn't do it on their own •schools/hospitals/governments were created •racism- state sponsored •new war weapons introduced •Europeans pillage to Africa for her natural resources46
9462886995Geography (impact on revolution)Europe was located on the Atlantic and machines needed natural resources and places to be shipped47
9462895141Natural Resources (impact on revolution)-Fueled new inventions -Water power fueled machines and transportation -Britain had coal and iron48
9462911092Social Changes (impact on revolution)Urbanization49
9462914581Agricultural Surpluses (impact on revolution)-Wealthy landowners enlarged farms -Improvement in crop roatation50
9462922091Advanced Economics (impact on revolution)-Improvement in trading and manufacturing -The invention of banks led to loans for buisnessmen51
9462931809Importance of Steam EnginesAllowed factories to be located away from water52
9462940413Importance of Internal Combustion EngineSped up the process of manufacturing53
9462949688Impact of fossil fuels-They were an ideal energy source -They made up for the lack of other natural resources54
9462963103Initial Impact of Industrial Rev. on United States-Industrialization was delayed until they had enough laborers and money -Urbanization55
9462975267Initial Impact of Industrial Rev. on Japan-It transformed the Samurai culture- Japan tried to break free of its isolation -It made it easier for Japan to form a successful economy during WW256
9463030780Initial Impact of Industrial Rev. on Russia-Created new jobs: mining, factory work, and railroad construction -Allowed growth in population and the labor force57
94630554882nd Industrial Revolution-The production of steel was perfected (which led to an increase in buildings and factories) -There was an increase in chemistry, medicine, and steel motors58
9463069446Steel during 2nd Industrial RevolutionLots of improvement in building and machineary59
9463076679Factories during 2nd Industrial Revolution-Due to steel -Opened more jobs60
9463084903Chemistry and Medicine during 2nd Industrial RevolutionLots of improvement61
9463092694Impact of IndustrializationChanged how goods were produced62
9463154596Need for raw materials for factoriesThese were needed for the increasing amount of goods produced in factories63
9463164269Need for increased food supplies for the growing population of urban centersLarger population- more food64
9463175915Natural Resources that were key to the rise of export economies-Cotton -Rubber -Sugar65
9463236546Role of Steam Powered production in Europe/US-It was used to pump water and they were used in mining -It allowed for a faster energy source66
9463375738Middle Eastern/Asian manufacture decline during Indus. Rev.-They rejected Western Culture (they thought it was a phase) -Ex. Ottoman Empire67
9463411436Adam Smith-Wrote the "Wealth of Nations" (basically the "Bible of Capitalism" -He wanted to minimize the role of government intervention and taxation in the free markets68
9463415703CapitalismWhen private owners control the economic and political system for profit (instead of state)69
9463444381Transnational BusinessInternational Businesses70
9463448337StocksSecurities that represent part ownership or equity in a corporation71
9463449883BanksFinancial institutions that accept deposits and make loans72
9463490998Importance of RailroadsGave manufacturers a cheap way to transport materials and finished projects73
9463495522Importance of SteamshipsAllowed for consistent transportation without depending on weather74
9463506542Importance of TelegraphsThey revolutionized long distance communication75
9463543443CanalsThey allowed for heavy produce to be moved that couldn't be moved on roads76
9463548223MarxismEQUALITY -Wanted an absence of government -Communist Manifesto -Believed that wealthy taking advantage of poor isn't fair -Declared equality and no social classes77
9463568349Utopian Socialism-The government should create equality -Proponents: Robert Owens and Charles Forway78
9463579492SocialismGovernment involvement79
9463746065Maintenance of the Ottoman EmpireGovernment: Sultan- supreme ruler of the centralized government80
9463760228Reforms of the Ottoman EmpireTried to Westernize (railroads) but they failed81
9463767035Qing Empire Reforms-Tried to regain power after the Boxer Rebellion through cultural, economic, educational, military, and political reforms -Tried to westernize schools, created new judicial policies, prisons82
9463782392Japan ReformsMeiji Restoration- restored practical imperial rule to Japan83

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