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4500776465The Edict of Nantes allowed for which group to keep their religion and fortify their towns in France?French Protestants0
4506350024What is a good one word descriptor for the Renaissance?art, REVIVAL, literature, human1
4506357242What was a major reason the renaissance began in Italy?Geography: they were center states for commerce and trade. Also on Mediterranean with wealth, had bankers, less affected by the plague, urban2
4506371771Why did the renaissance start later in northern europe than in italy?rural, they were dealing with the plague and the hundred years war3
4506387111The artists of the renaissance focused on the...individual man, less religious4
4506390488The development of printing in Europe led to...the spread of new information and ideas like the renaissance5
4506394771Renaissance architecture vs. Middle agesResurgence of Greek and Roman Architecture vs. Gothic and Dark6
4506427254Why was Martin Luther dissatisfied with the church?He didnt believe that rituals and sacrifices and sacraments were the way to salvation.7
4506437436What did Luther believe in?Everyone should have access to religion, he translated the bible from latin into common languages8
4506442550What are these events related to? -hearing in Worms, Germany -Ninety five theses posted(1519) -sale of indulgences to build Saint Peter's Basilica (1515)Martin Luther's questioning of Roman Catholic Church practices, writing about it, and his trial9
4506452519What do these four factors have in common? -improved cartography -improved lines of longitude and latitude -caravel -astrolabeAdvances made during the Age of Exploration10
4508266186The transfer of disease was most rampant to the native people of?...The natives of the Americas such as the Aztecs and the Incas11
4508281242Advances made during the Age of Exploration?-astrolabe, caravel, magnetic compass, sextant, Mercator projection12
4508282966How did Europeans justify taking land from the Native americans?Manifest destiny(God given right to conquer), saw them as savages and that they were introducing them to civilization13
4508322240What are the "3Gs" motive for exploration?Gold Glory God14
4508326551How did the printing press impact globalization during European exploration of the New WorldSince ideas were spread so much easier, it made people all over to have access to the same information promoting unity15
4508345303Why was the encomienda system a failureEncomienda system: the rewarding of conquistadors with native labor groups that they would get tributes from and wopuld in turn educate and house them They heavily abused the natives and they died and also the Crown was worried that it gave the conquistadors too much power16
4508375499What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?An imaginary line created by the Spanish Pope to create a boundary for Spain and Portugal land claims. Spain retained everything west of the line, Portugal forced to concentrate on Eastern holdings17
4508424836Explain the spanish conquest of the Aztecs through waterWith support from indigenous allies, Hernan cortes (believed to be a god) surrounded the city of Tenochtitlan and began fight towards taking the city, they disconnected the city from its water supply and causeways18
4508465940In Latin America during the early period of Spanish colonization, the death of large numbers of native people led to....labor shortages, so they began to import blacks from africa to do work; start of the slave trade19
4508472569What was an immediate result of the European Age of Explorationend of isolation, the increase of european influence on both North and South America20
4508607212What system developed as a result of the Commerical Revolution?began when new forms of business organization, such as the joint stock company, were used which led to an increase in global commerce MARKET ECONOMY OR CAPITALISM DEVELOPED21
4508619074What was a major result of the commercial revolutionexpansion of European influence overseas22
4508660371What idea is described by this passage? "God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge... and to be judged by none...And the like power have kings...'the theory of divine right23
4508670470Following the glorious revolution, the English Bill of Rights affrimed the belief that ------- meaning no person could be held in prison without being charged with a crimeHABEAS CORPUS (trial by jury)24
4508695830Which leader imposed a beard tax on his nobles if their beards werent shaved?PETER THE GREAT25
4508706955"I promoted culture with my support of the arts. Unfortunately, I drained my countrys treasury by building my palace at Versailles and involving my country in costly wars"LOUIS XIV26
4508713983"I inherited the throne and imprisoned my foes without trial. I dissolved the Parliament because i didnt want to consult them when i increased taxes"England27
4508733874What type of government is most likely governed by all these speakers?(Absolute) Monarchy28
4508746001What sources of knowledge were most central to the Scientific Revolution?Sources dealing with mathematics and astronomy29
4508766981What was Copernicus' main proposal about the earth and sun?The our universe is heliocentric, earth rotates around the sun30
4508771140What idea by newton linked motion in heavens with motion on earth?the law of universal gravitation31
4508807199"All human beings are born free and equal with a right to life and liberty. It is the duty of government to protect the natural rights of their citizens"ENLIGHTENMENT BELIEF32
4508813419What was enlightenment thinker Baron de Montesquieu's idea about government powers?The idea of Separation of powers (different branches) and checks and balances33
4508864563"life liberty and the persuit of happiness" is based on whoJohn Locke34
4508868866What event had the greatest influence on the enlightenment ideas of natural law and reason?the desire for self government35
4508901630The writers and philosophers of the enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on?laws of nature and reason, (people)36
4508909195How did Enlightenment philosophers interpret the divine right of kingsopposed it by saying that the power of the governor derives from the governed37
4508999703Describe the inequality among the French social classesEven though it was the smallest percent the first estate retained most of the wealth and property, middle class basically had no rights and largest tax burden38
4509010188A study of revolution would most likely lead to the conclusion that pre revolutionary governments..?fail to meet the economic and political needs of their people39
4509071041What is the most effective and famous way for colonies to protest british taxation?economic boycotts such as the Boston Tea Party40
4509079734What war caused the British Government to apply the Stamp Act to the colonies?FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR OR THE SEVEN YEARS WAR41
4509091310Why was the phrase "taxation without representation" so important to the revolutionary cause?They didnt think it was fair thsat they had no say in the matter and it provided their base for reason of independence42
4509120646What can you conclude about the American revolutionary war?Even though they had less troops, money, weaons, and leaders, they knew the land better43
4509126682French vs American RevolutionThe french were fighting a war within one territory while the American rev was overseas44
4509130182What were the causes of the French revolution?-debt from the seven years war and Versailles -ideas from the enlightenment that opposed absolute monarchy -taxes to second and third estate45
4509196581What contributed to Frances financial crisis?-debt from Louis XIV reign -debt from the Seven years war46
4509204210Who became the prominent figure of the french revolution and during the reign of terror?ROBESPIERRE47
4509210578During the reign of terror, Robespierre tried tocrush all opposition to the revolution48
4509218679how did the Napoleonic code reflect enlightenment principles?it guaranteed the equality of all citizens before the law49
4509234579One similarity in the actions of Simon Bolivar and Napoleon is that both leadersencouraged nationalism50
4509341616"A country is not merely a geographic territory..." quote what is the main idea of this quotenationalism51
4509408879According to karl marx history is the record ofstruggle between classes in society52
4509426854What condition is necessary to the process of industrialization in a societythe availability of investment capital53
4509446223before a nation can begin to industrialize, the nation must first developan adequate food production54
4509473593Which of the following became an important source of power for the industrial revolution?Steam power (using coal and water)55
4509475547What helped british farmers increase food production in the 1700s?improved farm machinery56
4509518686Why did Britain take the lead in the industrial revolution?-great natural resources like huge coal deposits -pop growth and large business class to invest -strong govt and economy57
4509526027What did industrialization in the textile industry result in?First place that the revolution took hold, establishment of factories58
4509556692Describe the working conditions of the industrial revolutionterrible conditions, long working hours, low wage59
4509559865What effect did urbanization have on the working class?less time spent w family because of work, bad living conditions60
4509570026What belief was part of strict laissez-faire economicsno government involvement in economics61
4509608023Socialists and communists believe ina society without whatseparate classes62
4509619061What was used as a justification for imperialismthe theory of social darwinism63
4509697305How did the Industrial Revolution encourage imperialism?Needed places to sell produced goods and more raw materials to fuel explosive economy64
4509701255Nationalism is most likely to develop in an area that hascommon customs, language, and history65
4510220254What are the FOUR MAIN CAUSES of WW1?-militarism -allies -imperialism -nationalism66
4510245080How is the Halt the Hun German soldier shown as?A brutal barbarian67
4510248559Why was the Balkan referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to world war 1?nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing68
4510343652What can be supported by the telegram of Csar Nicholas to Wilheim from GermanyNicholas hopes that diplomacy can prevent war69
4510347866Why was it difficult to gain an advantage over the enemy in trench warfare?The machine gun made it nearly impossible for troops to advance70
4510360650What was Germany's all-out battle strategy in WW1 against Entente forces of France and Russia?Schlieffen Plan71
4510497190Americans werent able to remain neutral in WW1 mainly because...the warring powers interfered with the US's right to freedom on the seas72
4510507123Describe the relationship between the Russian Revolution and world war 1ww1 set up the conditions that paved the way to the rev73
4510518706During the russian rev of 1917, the slogan "peace bread and land" appealed to so many russian peasants because....ADDRESSED THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE PEASANTS74
4510537031What was the major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on GermanyAN INCREASE IN GERMANYS DESIRE TO REGAIN ITS POWER AND PRESTIGE75
4510560127Whose involvement changed the course and outcome of ww1?United States76
4510566645During world war one, many american women gained support for the suffrage movement byworking in wartime industries77
4510576277The harsh conditions imposed by the treaty of versailles helped lay the foundation for...?rise of fascism in Germany78
4510580712What was a major factor causing people to question their new failing governments and eventually cause the rise of dictators?the failing of their country's economy79
4510584763Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s can best be described as?form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above all80
4510590232Blind loyality, use of violence and terror, censorship, and extreme nationalism describefascism and totalitarianism81
4510602950What was one reason totalitarian dictators gained power in europe between WW1 AND WW2severe economic and social problems in Europe after WW182
4510607596In the 1930s, the United states attempted to avoid a repetition of the events leading up to US involvement in WW1 by:passing a series of neutrality laws83
4510614488What did Japans attack on Manchuria, Italys attack on ethiopia and Germanys blitzkrieg on poland have in commonthey were examples of military aggression84
4510628879sIMILARITY BETWEEN HITLER AND MUSSOLINIBoth of them glorified violence85
4510657308What is the next event to occur after the US trade embargo on scrap iron and oil exports to japanthe attack on pearl harbor86
4510671304What gave rise to Nazi power in Germany based on the chart?political and economic instability87
4510674274Describe Germany during the rise of WW2?Nazi party is in power and people want to regain their successful economy and not be under the treaty anymore88
4510692855What was a direct affect of the predjudice represented against Jews in Hiltler's mein kampfthe Jewish diaspora, Kristalnacht, the holocaust89
4510710168During world war 2, many women experienced a change of role in that theyWORKED IN JOBS FORMERLY HELD BY MEN90
4510720629In the period following WW2, the US established a long term military prescence in West Germany in an effort tostop communist expansion91
4510725375What is one reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact?LIMIT THE THREAT OF INVASION FROM WESTERN EUROPE92
4510735855What did the expansion of communism into eastern europe result in?high tensions between dem and comm states93
4510742852What is the main idea of Winston churchills quote?The USSR has expanded its influence in eastern europe94
4510751618During the cold war era, both sides were reluctant to become involved in direct military warfare mainly because ofthe potential fro global nuclear destruction95
4510765775the blockade of berlin, operation of the berlin aircraft, organization of the warsaw pact, and construction of the berlin wall are all examples ofsituations that increased tensions between communist and democratic nations in europe96
4510771582What is the primary reason for US involvement in East Asia during the early 1950s?North Korean attempts to unify the peninsula opposed US policy of containment97

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