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APWH Chaper 37 notes

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Asia
Politics
Arab League
Palestine
British Empire
Palestinian nationalism
Fertile Crescent
Decolonization
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Arab nationalism
Zionism
Mobutu Sese Seko
War

Chapter?37: The End of Empire Chapter Outline Independence in Asia India's "vivisection": partitioned independence Indian self-rule British finally willing to consider independence after WWII Muslim separatism grew; feared domination by Hindus Muslim League called a Day of?Direct Action?in 1946; rioting left six thousand dead Partition of India and ensuing violence Gandhi condemned division of India as a "vivisection" Independent India, 1947, divided into Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India Ten million refugees moved either to India or Pakistan; one million died in migration Gandhi assassinated by a Hindu extremist, 30 January 1948 Conflicts between?India and Pakistan 1947, fought over province of Kashmir; Pakistan lost

chapter 29

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Politics
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Europe
Age of Enlightenment
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
French law
Government of France
Memory of the World Register
Haitian Revolution
French Revolution
Abolitionism
American Revolution

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 32

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Qing Dynasty
Xinhai Revolution
Peasant revolts
Religion in China
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Edo period
Meiji Restoration
Meiji period
Taiping Rebellion
Hundred Days' Reform
Self-Strengthening Movement
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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

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Politics of the United States
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james madison
American Enlightenment
United States Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Anti-Federalism
articles of confederation
Federalist papers
constitutional convention
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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

Questions on Chapter 13: Congress

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US Gov and Politics
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Political parties in the United States
Constituencies
Electoral geography
Gerrymandering
Political corruption
Republican Party
Democratic Party
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Social Issues

Roman Caposino November 25th, 2013 Chapter 13 #9-14 AP Government & Politics In order to be reelected, Congressman engage in three key things: advertising, name-tagging, and taking stands on political issues. Congressman are constantly advertising their names to make themselves known in their districts and states and to make voters aware of their existence. Along with putting their names out there, Congressman attach themselves to any good thing that comes back to help their home district. Finally, congressmen often choose sides on political issues such as abortion or gay rights to gain the support of voters with similar views.

Questions on Chapter 13: Congress

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Parliamentary procedure
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Politics
United States Senate
United States Congress
filibuster
United States House of Representatives
Member of Parliament
Nuclear option
Gang of 14

Roman Caposino November 24th, 2013 Chapter 13 #1-8 AP Government & Politics In the 21st century, the United States Congress has consistently received low approval ratings by both political experts and analysts and the public, yet over 90 percent of incumbents that seek reelection win, and usually be comfortable margins.

Questions on Chapter 7: Public Opinion

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philosophy
Conservatism
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Young voter turnout in Canada
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Social Issues

Roman Caposino October 7th, 2013 Chapter VII Questions AP Government & Politics A political ideology is a consistent set of beliefs a person has about what policies government out to pursue. The problem with surveying people about their political ideology is that all people have slightly different beliefs and it is difficult to categorize them into groups like liberals or conservatives or radicals because a person?s beliefs will not matchup perfectly with any political group?s beliefs.

Questions on Chapter 4: American Political Culture

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Roman Caposino September 27th, 2013 Chapter IV Questions AP Government & Politics The textbook defines a political culture as ?a patterned and sustained way if thinking about how economic and political life ought to be.? The nature of the political culture of our country is that democracy, majority rule, and minority rights are good things. A political ideology is a set of beliefs put forward by a government, and political culture is how people?s opinions on the political ideology changes based on real life events. Americans believe people should be equal politically but not economically, whereas in France or Great Britain, the belief tends to be the opposite. The Political System: Liberty: Rights of freedom.

Questions on Chapter 2: The Constitution

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james madison
United States Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalism
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articles of confederation
Federalist papers
constitutional convention
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Roman Caposino September 3rd-9th, 2013 Chapter II Questions AP Government/Politics At the time of the Revolution, most colonists believed that English politicians tended to be corrupt, and therefore the English constitution by which these politicians governed was not an adequate guarantee of the liberty of the citizens. Colonists believed that their rights and liberties were supplied by God, and included life, liberty, and property. To the colonists, the revolution was a war of political liberties rather than economic issue. The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation: The government could not levy taxes or regulate commerce. Each state retained its sovereignty and independence.

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