unit 5 Flashcards
Abolition movement 5.1
movement for condemning slavery as morally wrong and abolishing it in much of the world; activity was mainly distinguished in Britain and the United States
Empiricism 5.1
theory that all knowledge originates in experience; results to reality is what is to be
Enlightenment 5.1
Post-Renaissance period in European history devoted to the study and exploration of new ideas in science, politics, the arts, and philosophy.
Suffrage movement (include Wollstonecraft and Seneca Falls) 5.1
fight for the right to vote in political elections. Seneca Falls-he the first major meeting to discuss equal rights for women in the US, wrote the Declaration of Sentiments-drafted after the Declaration of Independence, laid out womens’ demands. Wollstonecraft- an early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women
American Revolution (include leaders, events, and documents) 5.2
Conflict between American colonists and the British government, caused by taxation and governing policies; lasted from 1775 to 1781; eventually ended in American independence (George washington, the Boston Tea party, DOC, articles of confederation
Bolivar Revolutions ((include leaders, events, and documents)) 5.2
a massive revolt against Spanish colonial rule in South America, beginning in 1810. ( Hugo Chávez, Simon Bolivar, Venezuelan Declaration of Independence, Independence of Chile)
Classical Liberalism (include John Stuart Mill) 5.2
John Lockes earlier ideas, protection of individual rights and liberties by restricting government authority. Mill- he advocated the use of classical economic theory, philosophical thought, and social awareness in political decision-making and legislation.
French Revolution (include leaders, events, and documents) 5.2
ended in the overthrowing of Bourbon monarchy and old regimes; ended up with establishment of French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte. (The tennis court oath, Storming of the Bastille, Abolition of Feudalism, Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès, Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen)
Haitian Revolution (include leaders, events, and documents) 5.2
the overthrow of the French regime in Haiti by the Africans (Le Code Noir, Toussant Louverture, Louis XVI is executed)
Nationalism (include German, Italian, and Argentinian) 5.2
pride in ones nation of origin or stay. German- force for self-determination and unification in Europe of the 1800’s. Italian- economic unification in italy Argentinian- strengthened during the 1880s due to wars.
Causes of Industrialization 5.3
Imperialism, capitalism, agricultural revolutions
Factory system 5.3
machine labor in a central location
Industrialization 5.4
transition of a socity towards industry
Fossil Fuels Revolution 5.5
new energy reserves of shale gas and tight oil
Industrial Communication (include Railroad, Steamship, and Telegraph) 5.5
Improved technology for communicating more efficiently. RR- transported goods and people faster and safer. Steamship- allowed easier over water travel and access. Telegraph- helped communicate over distances with out having to deliver messeges in person