world history unite 5 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is Laissez-Faire economics?
an economic philosophy that advocates for minimal government interference in the economy.
What were the causes of the Industrial Revolution?
the Agricultural Revolution, population growth, the rise of capitalism,
Who was Jacob Riis? Why was his work important?
Danish-American journalist who exposed the deplorable living conditions
Who is the “Father of Communism”?
Karl Marx,
What is mass production?
the production of large quantities of a standardized article by an automated mechanical process.
Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire important? What did it change?
it sparked significant changes in workplace safety regulations, particularly in New York State, by exposing the horrific working conditions in garment factories, leading to stricter fire codes, improved factory inspections, and increased worker protections
Which African Country was the only one to never be colonized by European imperialists?
Ethiopia
What was the outcome of the Berlin Conference in 1884?
established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied by whomever could take it.
What country colonized the Congo?
the Belgian state
The country who colonized the Congo did so with this specific imperial motivation?
the desire to exploit the region’s rich natural resources, particularly rubber and ivory
Who was Menelik II and why was he important?
One of Ethiopia’s greatest rulers
What was the British Empire’s nickname India during the Age of Imperialism?
Jewel in the Crown
What did Japan do to resist imperialism?
Isolation and Trade restrictions
What was the negative effect of the invention of the Cotton Gin in the United States?
growth of slavery
List the four motivations of imperialism.
economic expansion, political power, cultural influence, and religious zeal
What is the “White Man’s Burden” in the 1899 poem?
Kipling urged the U.S. to take up the “burden” of empire, as had Britain and other European nations
Spinning Jenn
A machine used for spinning wool or cotton
Direct Rule
When an imperial power takes complete control of another country’s government
Indirect Rule
When an imperial power takes control of another country’s government but leaves them with certain administrative and legal powers
Factory System
A method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor.
Urbanization
When a population shifts from rural areas to urban ones
Capitalism
A system in which a society’s means of production are held by private individuals or organizations, not the government.
Eli Whitney
Creator of the Cotton Gin
Rudyard Kipling
Author of the poem “The White Man’s Burden”
