Chartism in 19th Century Britain

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What was a key difference between the political perspective of classical writers such as Plato and Aristotle and early modern political realism?

Focus on ideal political societies

Concern with economic development

Emphasis on individual freedoms

Acquisition and maintenance of power (correct)

What was unique about the Athenian democracy during its golden age?

All male citizens could participate in government regardless of social position (correct)

Only wealthy citizens could participate in government

Women had equal rights as men

Slaves were allowed to vote

Why might a polity replace a direct democracy with a representative democracy?

To limit the rights of minority groups

To increase citizen participation in government

To reduce the power of special interest groups

To deal more effectively with complicated issues (correct)

What is a key difference between the US and French political systems?

The number of political parties Signup and view all the answers

What is a legal obligation of US citizenship?

Reporting for jury duty when called Signup and view all the answers

What policy did the US government violate the civil rights of Japanese Americans during WW2?

Detaining Japanese Americans in military internment camps Signup and view all the answers

Where would a political scientist find information on special interest groups' rationale for supporting a legislative measure?

Congressional Record Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the Chartist movement in Great Britain during the 1840s?

To reform the electoral process Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a most valid political argument?

Supported by easy to prove evidentiary statements Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of direct democracy?

Citizens may not have the expertise to make informed decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was a major aim of Japan's Meiji Restoration?

To modernize the Japanese economy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the political perspectives of classical writers and early modern political realists?

Focus on ideal political societies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of British imperialism in India during the late nineteenth century?

To compel Indians to produce raw materials for British businesses Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the treaties that ended WW1?

The establishment of new nation-states in Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What convinced Hitler that Germany was ready to invade Poland and participate in a wider European war?

The signing of the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Chartists in Great Britain?

To reform the electoral process and broaden the franchise Signup and view all the answers

What was a major outcome of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

The modernization of the Japanese economy Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of British imperialism in India during the late nineteenth century?

The exploitation of Indian resources for British industries Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact in 1939?

It allowed Hitler to invade Poland without worrying about a two-front war. Signup and view all the answers

What was a central cause of the Cold War that developed after World War II?

Disagreement over the type of governments in Eastern Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Latin American governments face between 1970 and 1990?

Promoting economic development without assuming excessive debt. Signup and view all the answers

Which country achieved independence from European rule through a national campaign of nonviolent resistance?

India Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of bibliographies and periodical indexes for a historian?

Gathering background information on a topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the editorial cartoon?

The international community is not doing enough to end the conflicts in Bosnia. Signup and view all the answers

What is logrolling in the context of a legislative body?

A method of mobilizing support for favored measures. Signup and view all the answers

What did John Locke, Voltaire, and the Baron de Montesquieu believe?

Government should prioritize the protection of natural rights. Signup and view all the answers

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's major contribution to the development of political thought?

He developed the realist political philosophy based on critical objectivity. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact in the context of World War II?

It prevented a two-front war for Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Why did patriot leaders favor the creation of bicameral legislatures?

To restrict popular power while preserving representative government Signup and view all the answers

What industry in the early nineteenth-century U.S. primarily succeeded due to a combination of female labor, improved technology, and tariff protection?

Textile production Signup and view all the answers

What was Frederick Douglass's main contribution to the antislavery movement?

His abolitionist writings and public speeches Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Compromise of 1850?

The provoking of Northern resistance to the enforcement of fugitive slave legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was Booker T. Washington's main contribution to African American leadership?

Advocating for vocational education of young African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism?

To use governmental authority to regulate and balance the actions of concentrated economic power Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis of the conflict between the Native Americans and Puritans?

Differing views of land ownership Signup and view all the answers

What led to the U.S. intervention in WW1?

German submarine attacks on ships of neutral countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the textile industry in the early nineteenth-century U.S.?

To create jobs for women and benefit from technological innovations Signup and view all the answers

What was the main achievement of Frederick Douglass as an abolitionist?

He convinced many people to oppose slavery through his speeches and writings Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the expansion of the North America fur trade during the seventeenth century?

Native Americans became increasingly reliant on manufactured goods from Europe. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a shared characteristic of the English colonies of Maryland, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania?

Religious considerations were a major factor in the founding of all three colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Regulator movement of the Carolinas during the 1760s illustrate?

The conflict between eastern elites and western settlers. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of Native Americans' increasing reliance on European manufactured goods?

They were forced to exchange furs and European goods for foodstuffs produced by other Native Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the establishment of Maryland?

As a refuge for English Catholics. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the founding of Rhode Island?

Freedom of religion was a founding principle. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation of William Penn in establishing Pennsylvania?

To create a haven for English Quakers. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the tensions between eastern elites and western settlers in the Carolinas?

The insurrection of the Carolina Regulators. Signup and view all the answers

What right did the English Bill of Rights reaffirm?

Right of petition Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred most recently in chronological order?

The capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation on the power of monarchs established by the English Bill of Rights?

They could not levy taxes without parliamentary approval Signup and view all the answers

What was a similarity between the goals of the English Bill of Rights and American revolutionary leaders?

Limitation of monarchic power Signup and view all the answers

What was the year of the Norman conquest of England?

1066 Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the type of goods people purchased in the eighteenth century?

They mostly purchased household goods and personal belongings. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major difference between ancient Egyptian civilization and early Mesopotamian civilizations?

Egyptian civilization had a strong central government headed by a powerful ruler. Signup and view all the answers

What was responsible for the spread of Greek culture across Southwest Asia?

The conquest of Alexander the Great. Signup and view all the answers

What is a principal belief of Buddhism?

People from all social backgrounds can attain release from the cycle of death and rebirth. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major role played by the Catholic Church in early medieval Europe?

It served as a unifying force in western Europe. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major characteristic of the Mongolian Empire?

It was the largest contiguous empire in the history of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What was an important source of income for the medieval African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay?

The exchange of gold and salt along the trans-Saharan trade network. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of European expansion during the Age of Exploration?

The expansion of coercive labor systems. Signup and view all the answers

What geographical factor influenced Italy's emergence as the leading center of Renaissance culture?

Its location at the center of major trade routes between Western Europe and Southwest Asia. Signup and view all the answers

What was a shared aim of leaders in the English Revolution of 1688-1689 and the American Revolution of the eighteenth century?

Establishing limits on the authority of the central government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the major consequence of Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in January 1917?

The US broke off relations with Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of labor shortages in defense industries during WW2?

A large number of African American workers migrated from the South to find work Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

To prevent the spread of communism Signup and view all the answers

What was President Eisenhower's philosophy of modern Republicanism guided by?

A conservative approach to economic matters and a liberal approach to humanitarian problems Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for US concern about the political stability of the Persian Gulf region during the 1990s?

To maintain access to global energy supplies Signup and view all the answers

What defined the youth culture that emerged during the 1960s in the US?

Its political and cultural perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the National Organization for Women (NOW) at its founding in 1966?

To eliminate barriers to women's full participation in the US society Signup and view all the answers

What would a historian seeking information about patterns of consumption in the eighteenth century New England communities most likely find useful?

Advertisements from the period Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the labor militancy of Mexican American agricultural workers during the Great Depression?

Labor militancy challenged long-standing stereotypes of Mexican passivity Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990?

The US intervened to protect Saudi Arabian oil fields Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chartism Movement

The primary aim of the Chartist movement in Great Britain during the 1840s was to reform the electoral process.
Key objectives included broadening the franchise, introducing the secret ballot, eliminating property qualification for members of Parliament, creating equal constituencies for parliamentary seats, and establishing annual elections for Parliament.

Meiji Restoration

A major aim of Japan's Meiji Restoration was to modernize the Japanese economy.
Leaders championed industrialization, improved transportation and communication systems, introduced compulsory education, and adopted a host of other reforms designed to modernize Japanese society.

British Imperialism in India

The main objective of British imperialism in India during the late nineteenth century was to compel Indians to produce raw materials for British businesses.
A major objective was to obtain control over the production of cotton, jute, and other raw materials that British mills turned into finished goods.

World War I

A major consequence of the treaties that ended World War I was the establishment of new nation-states in Eastern Europe.
With the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Hungary became independent nations.

Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact

The signing of the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression pact in 1939 convinced Hitler that Germany was ready to invade Poland and participate in a wider European war.
With the pact, Hitler no longer had to worry about a two-front war with Britain and France to the west and the Soviets to the east.

Cold War

A central cause of the Cold War that developed after World War II was U.S.-Soviet disagreement concerning the types of governments that should be established in Eastern Europe.
The US wanted to see democratic governments established in Eastern European countries, but the Soviets imposed communist dictatorships throughout the region.

Latin American Governments

Between 1970 and 1990, Latin American governments had the greatest difficulty overcoming the challenge of promoting economic development without assuming excessive debt.
Many Latin American governments negotiated foreign loans to obtain funds needed to expand their industrial base and increase agricultural output, but the cost of repaying the huge debts seriously undermined economic development programs.

Indian Independence

A national campaign of nonviolent resistance played a central role in efforts to achieve independence from European rule in India during the twentieth century.
A widespread movement of peaceful civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi and consisting largely of boycotts and work stoppages played a major role in Indian efforts to obtain independence from British rule.

Research Methods

Historians would likely find bibliographies and periodical indexes most useful when gathering background information on a topic to be researched.
Bibliographies and periodical indexes contain citations for various primary and secondary sources.

Editorial Cartoons

The main argument of an editorial cartoon is that the international community is not doing enough to end the conflicts in Bosnia.
The cartoon suggests that NATO and other international organizations did not take the Bosnian conflict seriously enough to commit the resources required to restore order in the Balkans.

Logrolling

Logrolling is a term used to describe the trading of favors or votes among members of a legislative body to obtain passage of bills that are of interest to each of the legislators involved in the exchange.

Political Philosophy

John Locke, Voltaire, and the Baron de Montesquieu shared the political view that government should protect the natural rights of citizens.
Niccolò Machiavelli developed the realist political philosophy based on the use of critical objectivity.

Ancient Greek Government

A major feature of the ancient Greek government during the golden age of Athenian democracy was that adult male citizens from nearly all classes could vote, hold office, and speak in the popular assembly.
All male citizens could participate in government and hold official positions regardless of their economic circumstances or social positions.

Representative Democracy

A polity would most likely replace a direct democracy with a representative democracy to deal more effectively with complicated issues.
Elected officials in a representative democracy would be well informed on the questions at issue, unlike the average voter in a direct democracy.

US and French Political Systems

The two-party system of the US differs most from the French political system, which has a multiparty system.
Unlike the US, France has a multiparty system, and leading parties often form governing coalitions because no single party has sufficient electoral support to govern alone.

US Citizenship

Reporting for jury duty when called is a legal obligation of US citizenship.
The US legal system depends on citizens' participation to provide fair trials, so all citizens have a legal obligation to serve as jurors when called.

Japanese American Internment

The US government violated the civil rights of Japanese Americans during World War II by detaining them in military internment camps.
Over 110,000 Japanese Americans were placed in internment camps because of their supposed threat to national security, even though about 70,000 of the internees were native-born citizens of the US.

Special Interest Groups

A political scientist seeking information on special interest groups' stated rationale for supporting a given legislative measure would be best advised to consult the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings of the US Congress and contains transcriptions of nearly all testimony at hearings.

Native American Societies

The expansion of the North American fur trade in the 17th century led to Native Americans becoming increasingly reliant on European manufactured goods such as metal knives, firearms, and kettles.
To obtain these goods, Native Americans devoted more time and effort to acquiring pelts, leading to a decline in traditional modes of subsistence and an increased reliance on other Native American groups for foodstuffs.

Colonial Development in British North America

The founding of colonies such as Maryland, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania was influenced by religious considerations.
The Regulator movement in the Carolinas during the 1760s highlights the conflict between eastern elites and western settlers.

Patriot Leaders and Bicameral Legislatures

Patriot leaders favored the creation of bicameral legislatures to restrict popular power while preserving representative government.
Elite members of society dominated at least one house of state legislatures, preventing the hasty enactment of unwise laws.

Industrialization and Labor

The early 19th-century US textile industry was successful due to the combination of female labor, improved technology, and tariff protection.
Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist orator and editor of the North Star, persuaded many people to oppose slavery through his speeches and writings.

Antislavery Movement and the Compromise of 1850

Frederick Douglass contributed significantly to the antislavery movement through his speeches and editorial work.
The Compromise of 1850 contributed to mounting intersectional tension by provoking Northern resistance to the enforcement of fugitive slave legislation.

African American Leaders and Education

Booker T. Washington advocated for the vocational education of young African Americans as a means of improving their position in US society.
Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism called for the establishment of governmental regulatory commissions to protect the people by ensuring that large corporations used their power in the public interest.

Views of Land Ownership and Conflict

Differing views of land ownership provided the basis of conflict between Native Americans and Puritans.

World War I and the US Intervention

German submarine attacks on neutral countries led to the US intervention in World War I.

Mexican Agricultural Workers and the Great Depression

Strikes by Mexican American agricultural workers during the Great Depression surprised growers and shattered stereotypes of Mexican passivity.

World War II and the US Economy

World War II led to a large number of African American workers from the South obtaining jobs in war industries in other parts of the country.

Truman Doctrine and the Cold War

The Truman Doctrine committed the US to protecting free peoples from communist subversion or conquest.

Modern Republicanism and Economic Matters

President Eisenhower's administration was guided by a philosophy of modern Republicanism that took a conservative approach to economic matters and a liberal approach to humanitarian problems.

US Efforts in the Persian Gulf Region

US efforts to maintain stability in the Persian Gulf region during the 1990s reflected economic concerns related to maintaining access to global energy supplies.

Youth Culture and the 1960s

The youth culture that emerged in the US during the 1960s displayed political and cultural perspectives that set it apart from other segments of the population.

National Organization for Women (NOW)

The primary aim of NOW at its founding in 1966 was to eliminate barriers to women's full participation in US society.

Patterns of Consumption in 18th-Century New England

Probate data provides insight into the type and volume of items purchased by people in 18th-century New England.

Ancient Egyptian Civilization and Government

Ancient Egyptian civilization established a strong central government headed by a powerful ruler with godlike attributes, unlike early Mesopotamian civilizations.

Spread of Greek Culture

The conquests of Alexander the Great were responsible for the spread of Greek culture across Southwest Asia.

Buddhism taught that anyone, regardless of social background, could attain release from the cycle of death and rebirth.

Catholic Church in Early Medieval Europe

The Catholic Church served as a unifying force in western Europe after the dissolution of the Roman Empire.

Mongolian Empire

At its height, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history, extending from eastern Europe to China and parts of Southeast Asia.

Medieval African Kingdoms and Trans-Saharan Trade

The exchange of gold and salt along the trans-Saharan trade network was an important source of income for medieval African kingdoms such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhay.

European Expansion and Coercive Labor Systems

European expansion during the Age of Exploration led to the imposition of forced labor on indigenous peoples and the use of enslaved Africans to grow crops throughout the Americas.

Italy and the Renaissance

Italy's location at the center of major trade routes between Western Europe and Southwest Asia influenced its emergence as the leading center of Renaissance culture.

English Revolution and American Revolution

Leaders in the English Revolution of 1688-1689 and the American Revolution of the eighteenth century shared the aim of establishing limits on the authority of the central government.

Historic Developments in Chronological Order

The correct chronological order of four historic developments is: the establishment of India's Gupta Empire, the founding of China's Tang Dynasty, the Norman conquest of England, and the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks.

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