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Who was Sir Walter Raleigh?
Edmund Burke was known as the Father of Conservatism.
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What significant book did Adam Smith write in 1776?
Wealth of Nations
What did William Wilberforce achieve in 1807?
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Who was the leader of the Red Shirts during Italian unification?
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David Livingstone was known for campaigning against what?
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What was the Congress of Vienna?
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What role did Otto von Bismarck play in 1871?
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What triggered the First Opium War?
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What was Henry Morton Stanley known for?
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Who was Paul von Hindenburg?
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The Second Opium War involved which two empires against the Qing dynasty?
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What was the British East India Company?
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Study Notes
Sir Walter Raleigh
- 16th century English statesman and writer.
- Became an explorer of the Americas under Queen Elizabeth I.
- Founded England's first American colony on Roanoke Island in 1585, known as "The Lost Colony."
Edmund Burke
- Born in 1729, Irish statesman and philosopher.
- Served as a member of Parliament and published "Reflections on the Revolution in France."
- Recognized as the Father of Conservatism, skeptical of Enlightenment ideas.
- Instrumental in impeaching the Government general of the East India Company.
Wealth of Nations
- Authored by Adam Smith in 1776.
- Describes theories on free trade and modern economies.
- First comprehensive analysis of free market principles.
William Wilberforce
- British politician and philanthropist who led the abolitionist movement.
- Successfully campaigned against the British slave trade, resulting in its end in 1807.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Italian general and republican, born in 1807 and died in 1882.
- Leader of the Red Shirts, crucial in the Italian unification movement.
- Led military campaigns that facilitated the formation of the Italian state.
David Livingstone
- Scottish missionary and physician, born in 1813 and died in 1875.
- Advocated against slavery while promoting Christianity in central Africa.
- Discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls during his explorations.
Congress of Vienna
- Series of meetings in 1815 aimed at reconfiguring European political order post-Napoleonic Wars.
- Established a balance of power that lasted until German unification in 1871.
- Resulted in the restoration of the Bourbons in France and unified Belgium with the Netherlands.
Otto Von Bismarck
- Born in 1815, first Chancellor of the German Empire post-1871 unification.
- Known for manipulating political tensions leading to three significant wars to foster nationalism.
First Opium War
- Fought between British Empire and Qing Dynasty of China from 1839 to 1842.
- Sparked by China's efforts to stop the opium trade, including destroying British opium stocks.
Henry Morton Stanley
- Journalist and explorer, born in 1841 and died in 1904.
- Known for his search for David Livingstone, the first to cross Africa.
- Played a key role in establishing the Congo Free State.
Paul Von Hindenburg
- German statesman, President of Germany from 1925 until death in 1934.
- Infamously appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in 1933.
Second Opium War
- Occurred between 1856 and 1860, involving Great Britain and France against Qing China.
- Aimed at expanding commercial privileges, including legalizing the opium trade.
British East India Company
- Established as a joint-stock company for trade in the Indian Ocean.
- Dominated India's political, social, and economic life for over 200 years.
- Transitioned from company control to direct British government rule.
Sepoy Mutiny
- Revolt in 1857 involving Hindu and Muslim soldiers against British rule in India.
- Marked significant resistance against colonial authority, influencing future independence movements.
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Prepare for your HIST 1012 final exam with these flashcards covering key terms and figures. This set includes significant historical dates and their implications, such as Sir Walter Raleigh's role in establishing the first English colony in America. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of 16th and 18th-century history.
