chapter 17-22 3RD QUARTER EXAM Flashcards
Vladimir Lenin
led the Communist Revolution in Russia in 1917 and led communists to victory in the Civil War and would rule until his death in 1924
Joseph Stalin
ruled Communist Party in Russia from 1922 to 1953 and famous for his cruelty, tyrannical and evil rule
Cuban Missile Crisis
in 1962 Russia missiles were placed in Cuba as a response for help
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
A defense alliance to protect the west from the threat of communism (SIMILAR TO UNITED NATIONS)
Marshall Plan
United States help to rebuild Europe by giving them money to increase foreign trade and prevent communism
Holocaust
genocidal event in the 20th century to kill Jews which was led by Hitler. 6 million murdered, also killed gypsies which were the handicapped, poles,homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witness, war prisoners, etc.
WWII
The war lasting from 1939 to 1945 with Great Britain, France, Russia, United States and China defeating Germany, Italy and Japan
Nazi
hitler’s political party during World War II (National Socialist German workers party)
Fascist
A political and economic movement that emphasize his nationalism and militarism with the state-controlled economy. Personal rights are limited & obedience to the state is paramount
Mussolini
fascist leader of Italy from 1922 to 1945 (his year of death). early member of the black shirts. lead overthrow of Italian government in 1922 and lead Italy through World War II
Hitler
dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and controlled the Nazi party. Blamed Jews for all of Germany’s troubles
World War I
The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Allies: Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the Central Powers: Germany, Austria –Hungry, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Treaty of Versailles
A treaty signed in June 1919 for Germans to be allies with France and take full responsibility for the world war, costing $30 billion
Edward Blyden
A famous author, father of pan – Africanism, he advocated for colonization of the Liberia and believed African-Americans should start their own independent territory
Cash crop agriculture
crops grown for sale to return a profit and easily marketable ex. cotton
Tokugawa Japan
shoguns retain power through a hostage system, 4 social classes, time known as great peace for Japan followed by the Meiji restoration
Meiji Restoration
A political program that began in Japan in 1868 after the destruction of Tokugawa where young leaders of Japan on the path of centralization, industrialization, and imperialism
Ottoman Empire
centered in Constantinople, the Turkish imperial state the concord land in the middle east, north Africa, and Balkans and fell after World War I
Opium Wars
two wars between Britain and China arguing over opium trade. Ended with Chinese treaty to the British. Opening of five Chinese ports to foreign merchants and the grant of other commercial and diplomatic privileges
Social Darwinism
View of society based on natural selection
Karl Marx
A scholar who authored “the Communist manifesto” and “Dad Kapital”. Created main form of modern communism
Proletariat
The lowest working class in a capitalist society coined by Karl Marx
French revolution
The revolution in France that lasted from 1789 to 1800. Major government change that ended absolute monarchy and started the representative government/democracy
American revolution
The rebellion of English American colonies between 1775 in 1783, resulting in Independence for the United States on July 4, 1776
Spanish American revolutions
fight for independence from Spain and Portugal rule in central and south America from 1810-1825
abolitionist movement
The movement to free slaves in the US, pressure the government into ending slave trade. Officially ended slavery during the 19th century
