So What? Flashcards
(9 cards)
Theodor Herzl
Herzl sparked what became the modern Zionist movement, which is the subject of debate to this day
Eli Whitney
Invented the cotton gin, as well as a method to improve standardization of mass production
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Maintained stability of Japan, prevented civil war
Meiji restoration
Transformed Japan into a major imperial power
Mukden incident
Set the future pattern of response to expansionist countries
Muhammad Ali
His movement led to the formation of Pakistan, a major international player today
Berlin West Africa Conference
Responsible for carving out the African continent
Government of India Act
Laid the groundwork for a sovereign India, despite its failure
Matteo Ricci
Inspired increased engagement between the East and West