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What principle justifies a monarch's absolute power, often claiming that their authority comes directly from God?
What principle justifies a monarch's absolute power, often claiming that their authority comes directly from God?
Which document, inspired by Enlightenment ideas, proclaimed the natural rights of man during the French Revolution?
Which document, inspired by Enlightenment ideas, proclaimed the natural rights of man during the French Revolution?
Which theory describes the solar system with the Earth at the center?
Which theory describes the solar system with the Earth at the center?
Which of the following leaders is known for leading the Latin American revolutions against Spanish colonial rule?
Which of the following leaders is known for leading the Latin American revolutions against Spanish colonial rule?
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What was a major cause of heightened tensions in Europe leading up to World War I, often referred to as the 'Powder Keg of Europe'?
What was a major cause of heightened tensions in Europe leading up to World War I, often referred to as the 'Powder Keg of Europe'?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of Social Darwinism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of Social Darwinism?
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What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on social classes?
What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on social classes?
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Which statement accurately reflects the purpose of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
Which statement accurately reflects the purpose of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
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Which event is known for its challenges to imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Which event is known for its challenges to imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
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What was one of the major provisions of the Treaty of Versailles that affected Germany?
What was one of the major provisions of the Treaty of Versailles that affected Germany?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms
- Absolute Monarchy: A system of government where a single ruler holds absolute power, not limited by any laws or other institutions.
- Alliances: Agreements between countries to support each other politically or militarily.
- Bias: A prejudice or preconceived notion that prevents impartial judgment; a distortion in information.
- Cholera: A severe diarrheal disease caused by a bacterium.
- Colony: A territory under the political control of another country.
- Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch acts as head of state, but their powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
- Credible Source/Reliability: A source considered trustworthy and accurate.
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: A fundamental document during the French Revolution outlining the rights of citizens.
- Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
- Divine Right of Kings: The belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God.
- Estate (French Revolution): One of the three social classes in pre-revolution France: the clergy, nobility, and commoners.
- Geocentric Theory (Model): The theory that the Earth is the center of the universe.
- Heliocentric Theory (Model): The theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system.
- Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
- Labor Unions: Organizations of workers who unite to protect their rights and interests via collective bargaining.
- Militarism: A policy of glorifying military power and maintaining a strong army.
- Nationalism: Devotion to one's nation; a strong feeling of pride in and loyalty to one's country.
- Natural Rights: Rights inherent to all humans, not dependent on government.
- Primary Source: Original documents or artifacts from a particular time period. A firsthand account.
- Protectorate: A state that is protected by another.
- Social Contract: An agreement between citizens or the governed and their government, defining the rights and responsibilities of each.
- Social Darwinism: The application of Darwin's theory of natural selection to human society, often used to justify social inequalities.
- Sphere of Influence: Area in which one nation wields dominant power over another.
- Thesis: A statement or argument that is supported by evidence.
Important People
- Cesare Beccaria: An Italian jurist and philosopher who advocated for criminal justice reforms; a key Enlightenment figure.
- Simón Bolívar: A Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the independence movements of South America.
- Napoleon Bonaparte: A French military and political leader who rose to power during the French Revolution.
- Nicolaus Copernicus: A Polish astronomer who formulated the heliocentric model.
- Galileo Galilei: An Italian astronomer and physicist who supported the heliocentric model.
- Thomas Hobbes: An English philosopher who developed the social contract theory.
- John Locke: An English philosopher who championed natural rights.
- Emperor Menelik II: Emperor of Ethiopia who successfully resisted European colonization.
- Baron de Montesquieu: A French philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers.
- Sir Isaac Newton: A key figure in the Scientific revolution; developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Mangal Pandey: An Indian soldier who revolted against the British East India Company, an early event during Indian independence movements.
- Rani Lakshmi Bai: An Indian queen who fought British rule in India.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: A Genevan philosopher who advocated for popular sovereignty.
- Adam Smith: A Scottish economist and philosopher who advocated for laissez-faire economics.
- Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa: An influential Ashanti queen who led resistance against British colonialism.
- Gavrilo Princip: A Bosnian Serb nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne; his assassination triggered WWI.
Important Events and Concepts
- Analyzing Political Cartoons: Examining political cartoons for their intended message, bias, and symbolism.
- Challenges to Traditional Ways of Thinking: The Protestant Reformation and Enlightenment were key critiques of established church doctrine and traditional authority.
- Protestant Reformation: A 16th-century religious movement challenging the Catholic Church.
- Enlightenment/Age of Reason: An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, and scientific inquiry.
- Effects of the Enlightenment on: The American, French, and Latin American Revolutions were significantly influenced by Enlightenment thought.
- American Revolution: A colonial revolt against British rule.
- French Revolution: A period of radical social and political upheaval in France.
- Latin American Revolutions: Revolutions against Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.
- Causes and Effects of Industrial Revolution: The growth in industry and mass production altered social classes and gender roles.
- Why England? Factors like abundant resources, stable government, and technological innovations.
- Effects on all social classes and men/women/children: The Industrial Revolution had wide-ranging effects on different social classes, roles of men and women.
- Causes and Effects of Imperialism: Driven by economic gain and national prestige; had devastating effects on colonized areas.
- Boxer Rebellion: A Chinese uprising against foreign influence.
- Napoleonic Code: A comprehensive legal code influenced by Enlightenment ideals.
- White Man’s Burden: The belief in a responsibility of the European powers to civilize and uplift the people in the areas they colonized.
- Meiji Restoration: Japan's modernization movement, leading to an industrial and political revolution.
- Successes and failures in resisting imperialism: Varied approaches across different regions (e.g., Ethiopia successfully resists; others face subjugation).
- MAIN Causes of World War I: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism.
- Powder Keg of Europe: The tense political situation in Europe prior to WWI.
- Contributions of colonies during WWI: Provided human and material resources to support the war effort.
- Major provisions of the Treaty of Versailles and how it affects Germany: Punitive measures inflicted on Germany.
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to political science and governance. This quiz covers concepts from monarchy to democracy, exploring various forms of government and important historical documents. Understand how these terms relate to contemporary political systems.
