So What? Flashcards
1
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Theodor Herzl
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Herzl sparked what became the modern Zionist movement, which is the subject of debate to this day
2
Q
Eli Whitney
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Invented the cotton gin, as well as a method to improve standardization of mass production
3
Q
Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Maintained stability of Japan, prevented civil war
4
Q
Meiji restoration
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Transformed Japan into a major imperial power
5
Q
Mukden incident
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Set the future pattern of response to expansionist countries
6
Q
Muhammad Ali
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His movement led to the formation of Pakistan, a major international player today
7
Q
Berlin West Africa Conference
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Responsible for carving out the African continent
8
Q
Government of India Act
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Laid the groundwork for a sovereign India, despite its failure
9
Q
Matteo Ricci
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Inspired increased engagement between the East and West
