Unit 3 Flashcards
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Define creoles.
colonists who were born in Latin America to Spanish parents
Define mestizos.
a person of mixed European and Indian ancestry
Define peninsulares.
a colonist of Spanish ancestry
Define mulattos.
a person of mixed European and African ancestry
What was a conservative?
A conservative was a European in the first half of the 19th century who wanted to preserve the traditional monarchies of Europe.
What was a liberal?
A liberal was a European in the first half of the 19th century who wanted to give more political power to elected parliaments.
What was a radical?
A radical was a European in the first half of the 19th century who favored drastic change to extend the democracy to all people.
Define nationalism.
the belief that people should be loyal to mainly their nation, to the people with whom they share a culture and history with
Define crop rotation.
the system of growing a different crop in a field each year to preserve the fertility of the land
Define industrialization.
the development of industries for the machine production of goods
What is factors of production?
Factors of production are the resources including land, labor, and capital that are needed to produce goods and services.
Define laissez faire.
the idea that the government should not interfere with or regulate industries and businesses
Define “going on strike.”
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet certain demands
How did the Industrial Revolution prove to be a mixed blessing for women?
Factory work offered higher wages and they formed unions so that some became safety inspectors and ran settlement houses. They gained women’s rights.
What is capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership and on the investment of money in business ventures in order to make a profit.
What is utilitarianism?
Utilitarianism was a theory proposed by Jeremy Betham in the late 1700’s that government actions are useful only if they promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
What is socialism?
Socialism is an economic system in which the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all.
What is communism?
Communism is an economic system in which all means of production are owned by the people, private property doesn’t exist, and all goods and services are shared equally.
What were four of the factors that contributed to industrialization in Britain?
1) lots of natural resources
2) good banking system
3) expanding economy
4) population growth
What factors led to the United States’ technological boom?
- lots of natural resources
- lots of new inventions
- increased urban population that consumed the new goods
Who was Simón Bolívar?
He was a revolutionary leader from Venezuela and was known as the “George Washington of South America.”
Who was José de San Martin?
He was an Argentinean revolutionary leader who liberated Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Who was José María Morelos?
He led Mexican Rebels against the Spanish after Miguel Hidalgo in 1811.
Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
He was a priest from Dolores who issued the call for rebellion in Mexico.
