quiz Flashcards
1
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popular sovereignty
A
the idea that the power of the state resides in the people
2
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free trade (laissez-faire)
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Domestic and international trade unencumbered by tariff barriers, quotas, and fees.
3
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social contract
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The idea, drawn from the writings of British philosopher John Locke, that the law should bind both ruler and people
4
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industrious revolution
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Dramatic economic change in which households that had traditionally produced for themselves decided to work harder and longer hours in order to produce more for the market,
5
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bourgeoisie
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A French term originally designating non-noble city dwellers
6
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East India Company
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charter company
7
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opium wars
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wars fought between the British and Qing China over British trade in opium;
