Chapter 18 Flashcards
Boxer Rebellion
In 1900, in what became known as the Boxer Rebellion (or the Boxer Uprising), a Chinese secret organization called the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists led an uprising in northern China against the spread of Western and Japanese influence there.
In my own words: a secret Chinese organization.
Anarchist
a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy.
In own words: somebody who tries to carry out an anarchy.
Canton System
The Canton System served as a means for China to control trade with the west within its own country. Seen from the European view, it was a complement to the Old China Trade.
In own words: to control trade with the west within its own country.
Catherine the Great
Catherine II: empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796).
In own words: empress of Russia who greatly increased territory.
Crimien War
Definition of the Crimean War from the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. the Crimean War. a war fought by Britain, France and Turkey against Russia between 1853 and 1856 in the Crimea, a part of the Ukraine. Russia wanted power over Turkey, and Britain and France wanted to end Russia’s power in the Black Sea.
In own words: Russia wanted power over turkey, and Britain and France.
Cult of Emperor
An imperial cult is a form of state religion in which an emperor, or a dynasty of emperors (or rulers of another title), are worshipped as messiahs, demigods or deities.
In own words: a form of state religion. The emperors are worshipped as messiahs.
Decembrist Revolt
(December 1825) Unsuccessful uprising by Russian revolutionaries. Following the death of Alexander I, a group of liberal members of the upper classes and military officers staged a rebellion in an effort to prevent the accession of Nicholas I. The poorly organized revolt was easily suppressed. Afterwards 289 Decembrists were tried; five were executed, 31 imprisoned, and the rest banished to Siberia. Their martyrdom inspired later generations of Russian dissidents.
In own words: a group of liberal members.
Diet
Definition: An assembly of notables and delegates called in the Holy Roman Empire to make major political/ecclesiastical decisions.
In own words:
The decision was approved by the diet.
Duma
a legislative body in the ruling assembly of Russia and of some other republics of the former Soviet Union.
In own words: a legislative body in the ruling of Russia.
Holy Alliance
The Holy Alliance was a coalition created by the monarchist great powers of Russia, Austria and Prussia.
In own words- a coalition created by the monarchist great powers of russia.
Hong Xiuquan
Hong Xiuquan, born Hong Renkun, style name Huoxiu, was a Hakka Chinese who led the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom over varying portions of southern China, with himself as the “Heavenly King” and self-proclaimed brother of Jesus Christ.
In own words-“Heavenly King” and self proclaiming brother of Christ.
Intelligentsia
intellectuals or highly educated people as a group, esp. when regarded as possessing culture and political influence.
In own words-highly educated group of people.
McCartney Mission
The Macartney Embassy, also called the Macartney Mission, was a British embassy to China in 1793. The Mission ran from 1792 to 1794. It is named for the first envoy of Great Britain to China, George Macartney, who led the endeavour.
In own words- the first envoy of Great Britain to China.
Meiji Restoration
meiji restoration. A turning point in Japanese history in 1868 when the last shogun was overthrown and the emperor assumed direct control over the nation. The following Meiji Period (1868–1912) was marked by Japan’s opening to the West and the establishment of a strong centralized government.
In own words: established of a strong centralized gov.
Most favored nation status
Giving Britain trading advantage to china over other nations
Favoring other people or places.
