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What does Cultural Modernism cast doubt on?
What does Cultural Modernism cast doubt on?
Traditional faith in rationality and European dominance.
What did 'Jim Crow' laws in the United States seek to do?
What did 'Jim Crow' laws in the United States seek to do?
Segregate blacks and whites.
What did the African and Chinese uprisings against imperialist intrusion before 1914 teach Europeans?
What did the African and Chinese uprisings against imperialist intrusion before 1914 teach Europeans?
Other cultures were willing to resist western expansion.
What happened to cities as the twentieth century dawned?
What happened to cities as the twentieth century dawned?
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Discussions of race before 1914 often asserted that:
Discussions of race before 1914 often asserted that:
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Between which two groups was the Boer War fought?
Between which two groups was the Boer War fought?
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What did the Boxers in China seek to do?
What did the Boxers in China seek to do?
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What was the most lasting legacy of the Mexican Revolution?
What was the most lasting legacy of the Mexican Revolution?
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What did the Shanghai School contribute to?
What did the Shanghai School contribute to?
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What was the goal of Pan movements in the early twentieth century?
What was the goal of Pan movements in the early twentieth century?
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How can the relationship between resistance movements and European suppression be best described?
How can the relationship between resistance movements and European suppression be best described?
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What convinced J.P. Morgan and the United States government that oversight of the banking system was needed?
What convinced J.P. Morgan and the United States government that oversight of the banking system was needed?
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What effect did increasing opportunities in education and employment have on upper- and middle-class women in the West before 1914?
What effect did increasing opportunities in education and employment have on upper- and middle-class women in the West before 1914?
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What effect did the spread of railways and factories have on local communities?
What effect did the spread of railways and factories have on local communities?
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What was the main cause of massive migrations between the 1840s and 1914?
What was the main cause of massive migrations between the 1840s and 1914?
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What best describes popular culture in the early twentieth century?
What best describes popular culture in the early twentieth century?
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What was the impact of imperialism on colonized women?
What was the impact of imperialism on colonized women?
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What criterion was most important to Sun Yat-sen in defining the 'Chinese' nation?
What criterion was most important to Sun Yat-sen in defining the 'Chinese' nation?
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What was most important to Indian nationalists in defining 'India' as a separate nation?
What was most important to Indian nationalists in defining 'India' as a separate nation?
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Which region had the largest annual growth rate of population from 1850 to 1950?
Which region had the largest annual growth rate of population from 1850 to 1950?
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Study Notes
Cultural Modernism
- Challenges traditional beliefs in rationality and European superiority.
Jim Crow Laws
- Enforced racial segregation between blacks and whites in the United States.
Uprisings Against Imperialism
- African and Chinese revolts prior to 1914 demonstrated the willingness of other cultures to resist Western expansion.
Urban Transformation in the 20th Century
- Cities experienced population booms and were redesigned with modern infrastructure, including trains, cultural centers, and parks.
Pre-1914 Race Discussions
- Discussed the influence of biological ancestry on culture and social issues, pushing the notion of ranking civilizations by race.
Boer War
- Conflict occurred between two white nations in Africa.
Boxer Rebellion
- Aimed to eliminate foreign influence and foreigners in China.
Mexican Revolution Legacy
- Established rural communes that benefited Mexico's peasantry.
Shanghai School
- Blended traditional Chinese art with foreign influences to form a new artistic style.
Pan Movements
- Sought political unification of dispersed communities and aimed to dismantle European colonial empires.
Resistance Movements and Suppression
- Illustrated through an escalating cycle of resistance by colonized peoples and repression by European powers.
Banking Oversight Demand
- Triggered by consecutive financial panics from 1890 to 1907 resulting in numerous bank collapses and significant financial losses, highlighting the need for regulation.
Women’s Economic Independence
- Prior to 1914, increased educational and employment prospects enabled upper- and middle-class women in the West to attain greater economic and social independence.
Impact of Railways and Factories
- Led to the demise of some towns, environmental pollution, a forced adaptation to mechanical labor, and increased availability of affordable goods.
Causes of Migration (1840-1914)
- Major migrations driven by economic opportunities in certain areas juxtaposed with social and political instability in others.
Early 20th Century Popular Culture
- Characterized by dance halls, mass-produced engravings, and sporting events.
Impact of Imperialism on Women
- Although some traditional burdens were lifted, new challenges emerged for colonized women under imperial rule.
Sun Yat-sen and "Chinese" National Identity
- Emphasized Han-nationalism as a crucial element in defining the Chinese nation.
Indian Nationalist Identity
- Culture was the primary criterion in defining "India" as a distinct nation.
Population Growth and Migration (1850-1950)
- The Americas experienced the highest annual growth rates during a time marked by significant mass migrations.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 18 of History. This quiz covers topics such as cultural modernism, Jim Crow laws, and resistance to imperialism. Challenge yourself to recall important terms and their definitions.
