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post classical east asia

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Post classical East Asia Political: after fall of han, war, invasion, conquest, and foreign rule plagued china end of sixth century centralized imperial rule returns with sui and tang dynasties, as agriculture rises and innovations thrive. Several regional kingdoms but none dominate until Yang Jian and the Sui dynasty, which lasted for less than 30 years. Turkish ruler appointed yang jian to duke of Sui in northern China. In 580 his patron died and left his son in power, but one year later jian forces his abdication and leads a campaign into central asia and south china until the sui dynasty rules china 589-618,central government, walls, military expeditions to central Asia and Korea, high taxes, compulsory labor services, and palaces/granaries

chapter 27

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Tradition and change in East Asia 1601 mechanical clock invented, earlier inspired by Portuguese in 1580s. Matteo Ricci let authorities know that he can supply emperor with one of the chiming clocks, and emperor Wanli lets him establish a mission to do so. Chiming clocks became all the rage. Chiming clocks were supposed to attract to Christianity, but the missionaries with them got few converts. However the doors were open to Europeans now with this. East Asians benefit from silver and American plant crops. China held power of East Asia and drove global trade. In Ja[an, Tokugawa shoguns unify Japanese islands and lay foundation of economic growth. Recap: 1. China had collapse of Yuan dynasty with Mongols ignoring Chinese traditions and bureaucracies

chapter 29

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Chapter 29 Background: Marie Gouze-French journalist, actress, and playright under name Olympe de Gouges, helped womens rights and rights were guaranteed in the Declaration of the rights of man and the Citizen. Gouges campaigned for education and equal rights and appealed to queen marie Antoinette to use her influence for women?s rights. Gouze illustrates Enlightenment ideals even though she was executed. -Revolution breaks out first in British colonies of North America, then in France, Latin America Enlightenment ideals: to try to build a government based on the people, not rulers -republican government with representatives -done by a group of white men but they invited new groups as well to join -encouraged consolidation of states as forms of government

chapter 30

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Foundations of industrialization Coal critical to the early industrialization of Britain Shift from wood to coal in eighteenth century; deforestation caused wood shortages Abundant, accessible coal reserves in Britain Overseas colonies provided raw materials Plantations in the Americas provided sugar and cotton Colonies also became markets for British manufactured goods Grain, timber, and beef shipped from United States to Britain after 1830 Demand for cheap cotton spurred mechanization of cotton industry John Kay invented the flying shuttle, 1733 Samuel Crompton invented the spinning "mule," 1779 Edmund Cartwright invented a water-driven power loom, 1785 James Watt's steam engine, 1765 Burned coal, which drove a piston, which turned a wheel

chapter 32

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Chapter 32 Hong xiuquan-village teacher and prepares for civil service exams, but he failed and went into a collapse with visions. Once recovered, he practiced for the fourth time but got interested in Christianity, believing he was the brother of Jesus and he should reform China. He wanted to destroy the Qing and joined the society of God worshipers, and he led a rebellion calling himself heavenly king and proclaiming his dynasty, the Taiping tianguo(heavenly kingdom of great peace). Problems common to Ottoman, Russian, Tokugawa Japan, and China?s rule

AP world chapter 33

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Cecil John Rhodes: monopoly on diamond business, good in gold, and in politics, wanted British expansion everywhere Racism and nationalism forms just like with Napoleon Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands, specifically European powers often through ?led to increased connected ness, imperials are Europeans, US, and Japan. Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants ?settler colonies like North America, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and south Africa

Cuba Celebrities Presentation

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Cubanos Famosos Lydia Navarrete Yasmeen Guzman Jessica Romo Gabby Mudd Celebridades Andy Garcia William Levy Celia Cruz Andy Garcia Naci?: Abril 12 de 1956, en la habana Cuba 5 a?os: Vinio a los estados unidos: 1961 Florida international University The Godfather III: Grammy Tiene 4 ninos, 3 hijas y 1 hijo http://youtu.be/YR8ZTEw_5F8 William Levy Naci?: Agosto 29 de 1980 en Cojimar, Cuba A los 14 anos se mudo a los estados unidos Estudio en Miami y en LA Trabajo por Univision y Telemundo en novelas Tiene una hija y un hijo Vive en la cuidad de Mexico L?deres Pol?ticos Che Guevara Nicolas Guillen Ernesto (Che) Guevara 1928: Naci? en Rosario, Argentina acomodado 1948: Entr? en la Universidad de Buenos Aires 1950: Viaj? a las zonas rurales

asia

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maeve starzec sections 2-5 ordered government orderly regulation of their relationships with one another limited government government is restricted in what they may do, every individual has certain rights representative government government should serve the will of the people magna carta -landmark document -seeked protection against arbitrary, and had fundamental right of due process petition of rights/english bill of rights -limited the king's power -prohibited a standing army in peacetime charter written grant of authority from the king 3 types of colonies -royal-New Hampshire, Mass., New York -proprietary-Maryland, Penn., Delaware -charter-Conn., Rhode Island(self-governing colonies) bicameral/unicameral -2 houses, elected by property owners allowed to vote -1 house Stamp Act

NATO presentation

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N.A.T.O(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Raymond McLaughlin Joseph Maura Period 7 Objective of the Organization NATO is an organization formed after the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed in 1949. The purpose is to be a collective defense against any attacks from outside parties and to promote peace and democracy throughout states around the world. Formation and Beginnings NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was founded in 1949 when the North Atlantic Treaty was signed to counter the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe. Even after the fall of the Soviet Union, NATO continues to exist and promote peace among states and has expanded with new membership of former communist nations. Member States

Chapter 6

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Roop Kaur WHAP period 5 September 13,2013 Chapter 6 : The First Global Civilization: The Rise and Spread of Islam Arabian Peninsula Barely inhabited due to its desert and arid weather people settled mainly near coastal plains Bedouin nomads (camel and goat herders) wandered on the desert bouncing from oasis to oasis trading goods and herding animals shaped by the culture of the bedouins:a. Kin-related clans which formed larger tribes led by shaykhs b.Interclan rivalry for resources c. Had religion that blended animism and polytheism Many bedouin clans helped spread the beliefs of the prophet Muhammad. Bedouin = nomadic Clans, Towns and Long-distance trade, Marriage and family in Pre-Islamic Arabia

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