imperialism Flashcards

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congress of vienna

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meeting of representatives of European monarchs called to reestablish the old order after the defeat of Napoleon

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Nationalism

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A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country

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Conservatism

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A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical charges

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Industrial revolution

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A series of improvements in industrial technology that transformed the process of manufacturing goods

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Capitalism

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An economic system based on private ownership of capital

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Socialism

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A system in which society, usually in the form of government, owns and controls the means of production

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Utilitarianism

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actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

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Luddites

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1811-1816: A group of British workers who rioted and destroyed textile machinery in the belief that such machinery would diminish employment

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Nation-state

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A country whose population share a common identity

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Berlin conference

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A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules of the colonization of Africa

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railroads + the industrial revolution

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railroads allowed the industrial revolution to happen because they let goods be shipped anywhere

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great britain + the industrial rev.

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  • starting place of the IR because of natural resources (COAL!)
  • had labor, land, and capital
    (3 factors of production)
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countries in the congress of vienna

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prussia, russia, england, austria, france

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otto von bismarck

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german prime minister who intentionally provoked 3 wars to provide people w/ a sense of nationalism

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