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Time Period: Early 1500’s
Region: Poland
Definition: A group of radical Russian Marxists
Important Facts:
· The leader was Vladimir Lenin
· They were wiling to sacrifice everything to make change
Related Terms:
· Russian Marxists
· Proletariat
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· Conflict
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Time Period: Early 1800s
Region: England
Definition: A line of workers who produce products
Important Facts:
· The Industrial Revolution spread to the US
· The Industrial Revolution created opportunities for education
Related Terms:
· Laissez-Faire
· Mass Culture
Themes:
· Science and Technology
· Non-political Revolution
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- 600 BCE
- Arabia
- Main factor of Islam religion. Fast on Ramadan, Trip to Mecca once in a lifetime, Pray 5 times a day, Pay money to charity, Allah is god and Muhammad is a prophet
- Main factor of Islam religion, Mecca is the main center of Islam, Created by Muhammad
- Muhammad and Allah
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- 1942
- Stalingrad, Soviet Union
- Conflict between Germany and USSR in Stalingrad. Germans were surrounded and defeated.
- Germany lost most of its army, USSR started going on offense and off from defense, and Hitler didn’t want the army to surrender and forced them to die.
- Nazi Germany, USSR
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- 1920’s to 1945
- Japan
- Hirohito was the ruler of Japan during WWII. Hirohito was the center of attention after he gave up power and states that he was not “divine”.
- Ruler of Japan during WWII, Abdicated Emperors divinity after WWII loss, Still was Emperor after WWII but he was just a figurehead.
- Emperor of Japan, Abdication of divine right
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- 1884-1885
- Berlin
- The European powers converse about which parts of Africa each country is imperializing
- Europeans imperializing Africa, Following their own interests regardless of difference African ethnicities, Enslaving Africans and force harsh labors on them.
- Imperialism, Enslavement
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- March 1917
- Russia
- The Tsar abdicated his power and the Provisional government took power of Russia
- Provisional government took over, Alexander Kerensky was the leader of the Provisional government, and Russia didn’t step out of WWI.
- Revolution, Provisional Government
- Change-Turning points, Nationalism
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Time period late 18th century-early 19th century (1765-1815)
Region- New York City US
Definition- American engineer and inventor whom invented the steam boat
Important facts
1 Died of exposure in 1815
2 many of his works (steamboats and torpedoes) were bought by the British to strengthen their navy
3 his first test with the steam boat was in New York along the Hudson River
2 Related terms
1 Steam engine
2 Industrial Revolution
Two themes
1 Change-non political revolutions
2 movements of goods and people |
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Time period- Industrial revolution (early models/steam powered systems date as far back as ancient Greece)
Region- England, Germany, Greece
Definition- A heat engine powered by steam that provides work using steam as its power source
Three important facts
1 Earlier models or steam powered systems have been noted in Ancient Greek writings
2 helped Robert Fulton develop the Steam boat which revolutionized sea trade and naval warfare
3 modern versions developed during Industrial revolution used to power mining and smelting factories
Two Related terms
1Industrial Revolution
2 Imperialism
Two themes
1Change non political revolutions
2 movements of goods and people |
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Time period- WWI and WWII
Region- Atlantic ocean mostly, some In Mediterranean
Definition- German submarines would attack any vessel over the Atlantic Ocean heading to England or any other country in Europe to prevent US soldiers or weapons from reaching Europe
Important facts
1This was the cause of the sinking of the USS Lusitania in 1915 causing the death of English and US citizens including millionaire monopolist Alfred Vanderbilt and 113 other US citizens.
2 During WWII the US and Germany got into an unofficial war over the Atlantic in 1940, the war was mainly scrimmages between armed trading ships and submarines
3 Although Germany claimed it would stop after the attack on the Lusitania, they went back to it in 1917 before the Zimmer gram telegram was sent to Mexico
Related terms
1World War One
2 World War Two
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1 violation of human rights
2 War |
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Time period- Holocene epoch including present day
Region- Southeast Europe
Definition- Peninsula that used to be both apart of Africa and under water which connected with Europe millions of years ago, oldest civilizations in Europe started here
Important facts
1The religions of the Balkans are mixed with Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria being mostly eastern orthodox with the rest being mostly Islamic/Arabic
2 Both Balkan wars and WWI started in the Balkans proving that the area is made unstable by the different alliances and religions
3 Despite being in Eastern Europe, Greece and Turkey are considered a part of Western Europe because of their location and non-occupation by the USSR after WWII as Turkey was neutral and Greece liberated itself
Related terms
1World War One
2 Ethnocentrism
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2 Change-political systems |
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Time period: 1839- 1842
Region: China
Definition: British imperialist travel to china to seek trade with the Chinese. Main good was Opium drug. It became high in demand in china; the result of this was high drug use and death from overdose. China refused to trade opium with the British, so the British declared war (China lost).
3 Important facts:
a) Chinese used opium as a remedy and medicine
b) Most of the war was fought at sea; Chinese had out dated ships and this was a disadvantage for them.
c) Chinas defeat resulted in extraterritorial rights (Chinese law does not apply to foreigners).
2 Related Terms:
a) Imperialism
b) Drug abuse
2 Themes:
a) Modern v.s Traditional
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1. 1642-1651
2. Great Britain, England
3. The Parliament wanted to put a limit to the king’s power (King Charles I); fighting to get rid of the monarchy. A republic of Commonwealth ( or the Commonwealth of England was the the first republic to rule England, Ireland and Scotland 1649-1660) under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell
4. - Execution of King Charles I
- Between Parliament and the Royalist (supporters of King Charles I)
- Lead to the establishment of the republic of Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell after the victory of the parliamentary
5. Glorious Revolution, Parliament
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1. 1759-1797
2. London
3. she wrote a book and her work piece led to women’s civil rights
4. a. the book she wrote was considered the first document in modern feminist movement
b. she proposed a projection ideal to include education for women
c. an influential feminist
5. enlightment, civil rights of man & women
6. change- indivdiuals that changed history , cultural & intellectual life |
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Time period – The 20th century
Region – Europe, South America
Definition – A political system stemming from Marxist ideals to distribute power to all socioeconomic classes
Facts – Based off of the social philosophies of Carl Marx, Socialist/western feud fueled most of the cold war, originated in Russia and spread to Europe and then the rest of the world
Related Terms – Marxism, Socialism
Themes – Economic systems, Political Events |
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Time period – 1483-1546
Region – Germany
Definition – A German theologist who’s disputes with the Catholic Church sparked the protestant revolution
Facts – Translated Bible form latin to German to increase accessibility, Excommunicated by Pope Leo X, compiled his complaints of the Church into an Essay entitled the 95 thesis
Related terms – The 95 thesis, Protestantism
Themes – Non-political revolution, Individuals who have changed history |
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Time period – 1893-1973
Region – China
Definition – The Socialist Leader of China who initiated the Cultural Revolution.
Facts – Lead a civil war against general Chiang Kai-Shek, Industrialized China stressing the working class rather than intellectuals or the business savvy, Millions were killed or sent to “reformation camps” under his rule
Related terms – The Cultural Revolution, The great leap forward
Themes – Cultural and Intellectual life, Individuals who have changed history |
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Time Period: 1914-1918
Region: Europe, slightly Middle East, and Africa
Three Important Facts: They were on the opposing side of the Triple Entante in WWI, the other side in the first world war.
They lost WWI.
Mainly composed of Austria-Hungry, Germany, Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire, Italy, and their territories.
Two Related Terms: World War I,
Triple Entante
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Time Period: Around 2000BC to now.
2. Canaan.
3. Just a major religion, which is the mother of at least two others. No biggie.
4. There are many different types of Judaisim, and each has subcatagories.
One of the, if not the, earliest monothisitic religion.
There is less then half a percent of Jews in the world.
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1. Around 0 BCE to now.
2. Judea/Palestine.
3. Just one of the largest and most influencial religions in the world.
4. There are over two billion practicers of Christianity!
The Bible was first written in three languages!
They have the best-selling book, ever!
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Time Period-1533 to 1584
Region-Russia
Definition-Ivan the Terrible killed the heir to his throne and caused his weaker, sickly son to be the future king. But the son died at a young age which caused the rise of the Romanov's who ruled over Russia for centuries to come.
3 Important Facts- a)First leader of Russia to be crowned Tsar.
b)Created a Secret Police of 6000 soilders.
c)Killed the heir to the throne.
2 Related Themes-Change-Individuals Who Changed History
-Turning Points
2 Related Terms-Peter The Great
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1. 1682-1725
2. Russia
3. He wanted to westernize Russia to make it a better place because he believe that the west is more advanced so he made the Russians cut their beards off.
4. He was the king of Russia. Peter the great had all the people in Russia to westernize, that includes shaving their beard off. Peter the Great had gained many land after the war with Turkey. He had tricked the people in Turkey into Poltva during the war where the climate was dangerously cold and they won.
5. Westernization
6. Individuals who have changed History and Change Turning points |
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