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AP European History

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1. This was the name of the military dictatorship that England took on during the reign of Oliver Cromwell






2. This was the French supporter of Metternich's balance of power idea






3. German Political mastermind who spearheaded Prussian expansion






4. A radical idealistic patriot who wanted a centralized democratic republic based on universal male suffrage and will of the people in Italy






5. The main leader of The Mountain and the man who ruled France after the First Revolution






6. This was a movement within Lutheranism that revived Protestantism that called for an emotional relationship - allowed for the priesthood of all believers - and the Christian rebirth in everyday affairs






7. Leader of the National Assembly in France - he ordered the Paris Commune to be crushed. He also declared the Third Republic of France - because it 'divided France the least'






8. French poet and critic that spoke of a 'crisis of the mind -' and 'a dark future for Europe'






9. A determined reactionary Tsar who nevertheless sped forward with economic modernization






10. This was the name given to the person appointed by the States General to carry out ceremonial functions in a province in the Netherlands






11. Was a reaction to the loss of faith in humans - which came from the war - and lead to renewed interest in Christian view of the world. Major people were Kierkegaard - Barth - and Marcel.






12. Incident in France where a Jewish captain was tried for treason because they military was anti-Semitic - and it divided the country






13. This was the ruler of the Habsburgs that controlled the Catholic Church closely - granted religious toleration and civic rights to Protestants and Jews - and abolished serfdom






14. Differences between French and British were over the treatment of the Germans - specifically on the payment of reparations






15. A Political opponent of Stalin's who was executed for being more popular that Stalin






16. Was a Hungarian Communist politician who ruled Hungary as leader of the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919






17. A battle between Muslim warriors and British machine gunners - a bloody massacre






18. A war between Russia and Japan for Port Arthur - and for more influence in CHina






19. Man who created the printing press and changed the production and reading of books






20. This massive victory by the French caused Russia and the Austrians to suspend their support against France






21. German physicist who proved that subatomic energy was emitted from particles - he called them 'quanta'






22. A night of violence and vandalism against Jews






23. This was an artist who led the way for Renaissance masters from his David sculpture and his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling






24. This was an influential French writer who wrote about naturalism and was often criticized






25. Felt that Aryan white people were most superior - Scandinavian were 2nd best - French were 3rd - and the slavs - jews - and pretty much the rest were the worst






26. Austrian born Dictator of Germany - implement Fascism and caused WWII and Holocoust.






27. This was new thought that the governments should be subject to change. This was the counterpart to conservatism






28. A secret agreement between the Germans and the Russians that said that they would not attack each other






29. Failed allied offensive that resulted in a lot of loss of life






30. Egyptian army general who stepped into power after the French left. He reformed the army - the land - and the communication of Egypt






31. This man was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in India






32. Was a British soldier and senior commander (field marshal) during World War I. He commanded the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from 1915 to the end of the War. Most notably he was commander during the Battle of the Somme - the 3rd Battle of Ypres






33. Viennese founder of 12 tone music and turned back on conventional tones






34. A period of reform for china in the attempt to meet the foreign challenge

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35. An important battle in the Asian part of the war - the Americans sank 4 Japanese aircraft carriers






36. He wanted to unify Germany - but played it safe - with many alliances and pacts - and ends up being amazing

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37. This was the man who influenced the power of King Louis XIII the most and tried to make France an absolute monarchy






38. This was the house that took over the English throne after the Glorious Revolution






39. An agreement/conference that gave Germany the Sudetenland






40. A concept used to describe political systems whereby a state regulates nearly every aspect of public and private life. These regimes or movements maintain themselves in political power by means of an official all-embracing ideology and propaganda dis






41. This was a public health official who wrote reports on the poor living conditions of the cities and believed that poverty was caused by illnesses






42. This queen of England chose a religion between the Puritans and Catholics and required her subjects to attend church or face a fine. She also required uniformity and conformity to the Church of England






43. A work that portrays an acquisitive - sensual - and worldly society through descriptions of merchants - friars - and husbands






44. The three party system that makes sure that both the conservative and the labor party don't get too radical.






45. King of Italy who gave Mussolini legitimacy as dictator






46. The serbs assassinated the archduke to make a statement - and the Austrians got really pissed - because he was the next in line for the throne and the guy on the throne then was old






47. First war in Europe - then war in Asia






48. The Germans needed a way to make the Austrians on their side - and they had the superior army. The Germans won - and were able to make sure that Austria stayed out of German affairs






49. The idea that Britain could pacify Germany and make sure there was no war at any cost.






50. The French Revolution of 1830 occurred because Louis XVIII only granted a small percentage of people the right to vote and Charles X attack of Algeria and as a result - he censored the press and limited the voting rights of the wealthy