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CLEP Western Civilization II

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1. Followers of a belief which stressed self-reliance - self- culture - self-discipline - and that knowledge transcends instead of coming by reason. They promoted the belief of individualism and caused an array of humanitarian reforms.






2. The machine German's encrypted their battle plan codes on - which British broke and could foresee German battle plans.






3. Britain political party devoted to the interests of the LABOR UNION movement.






4. Italian nationalist whose writings spurred the movement for a unified and independent Italy (1805-1872) YOUNG ITALY - and RISORGIMENTO movements.






5. In 1898 - a conflict between the United States and Spain - in which the U.S. supported the CUBANS' fight for INDEPENDENCE.






6. French general who became EMPEROR of the French (1769-1821) Subtly became sole ruler of a country trying to become democratic. Claimed the title of FIRST CONSUL. Napoleon waged economic and literal war on England constantly. KING OF ITALY too.






7. Result of end of Austria-Prussian War - Austria doesn't get involved in German affairs - North German Confederation made under rulership of Prussia. Major step towards German unification.






8. Germany supported this country in keeping control of it's Slavic nationalistics - which put GERMANY at odds with RUSSIA - because they wanted Slavs free.






9. Father of modern CONSERVATISM. noted for his emphasis on tradition. Wrote 'Reflections on the Revolution in France.'






10. ELECTED president of France following general election. Won 70% of the votes because of his name. Bonaparte later changed the government to an empire w/himself as emperor just like his uncle - the original Napoleon. Took the title of EMPEROR NAPOLEON






11. Isolated the TUBERCULOSIS bacillus.






12. Wrote THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. First ever history book to refer to history in strictly SECULAR terms. No God involved.






13. Finance minister who INDUSTRIALIZED Russia.






14. Discovered in 1895 and led to questions about the nature of matter.






15. Prime minister of Sardinia (northern Italy) who vowed to drive out the Austrians and worked towards a united Italy.






16. Declared GREECE independent and mandated a monarchy there.






17. The violent backlash in France against the rule of Robspierre that began with his arrest and execution in July 1794 - or 9 Thermidor in the French revolutionary calendar. Most of the instruments of Terror were dismantled - Jacobins were purged from p






18. The process by which religious beliefs - practices - and institutions lose their significance in sectors of society and culture.






19. German Lutheran astronomer - discovered that the paths of the planets around the sun are ELLIPTICAL rather that circular.






20. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)






21. Soviet Union and its allies had the right to intervene in any socialist country whenever they saw the need to PROTECT COMMUNISM.






22. Tutor of Louis XIV who taught about the DIVINE RIGHT of the monarchy - which helped secure Louis' ideal of absolute monarchy. Conservative. Wrote 'Politics Drawn from the Very Words of Scripture.'






23. Civil war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists under Charles I. Forces of Parliament called 'ROUNDHEADS'. Forces of the King called 'CAVALIERS'. Roundheads won - Puritans (Cromwell's religion) purged Presbyterians from Parliament






24. Peace treaty between Russia and Central Powers. Marked Russia's exit from war. Its harsh terms intensified the Allies' determination for victory.






25. British political party. Liberals. Against the king.






26. Important ZIONIST.






27. From it emerged Turkey - Syria - Iran - and Iraq.






28. BOLSHEVIKS. Revolutionaries and communists.






29. Piedmont - Italy defeated Austro-Hungarian empire and won their INDEPENDENCE.






30. Large Empire ruled by Habsburgs. Created after Thirty Year's War. Unstable due to ethnic - linguistic - cultural and political differences in it's people. Sided with Germany during WWI. It split up following the end of the war.






31. A Flemish surgeon who is considered the father of modern anatomy. He dissected human cadavers. (1514-1564)






32. Petition in 19th century Britain where members of the working class demanded reforms in Parliament and in elections - including suffrage for all MEN.






33. Advanced the treatment and diagnosis of disease. Thought that diseases were caused by chemical imbalances.






34. Soviet counterpart to NATO






35. Invented CROP ROTATION.

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36. First loss of a European power to an ASIAN COUNTRY.






37. A city Hitler wanted because it was a center of rail transportation and provide access to oil fields.






38. Discovered radium.






39. Promoted a GOSPEL of WEALTH - creating a heaven on earth by helping the poor to help themselves.






40. Passed in 1833 by the SADLER COMMITTEE - this helped prevent exploitation of children factory workers.






41. The leaders under Robespierre who organized the defenses of France - conducted foreign policy - and centralized authority during the period 1792-1795. REIGN OF TERROR.






42. 17t century French philosopher. Famously known for writing 'cogito ergo sum' ('I THINK THEREFORE I AM'). Wrote about concept of dualism.






43. Lenin was forced to institute this policy - which allowed PEASANTS to SELL some of what they produced.






44. Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a TELESCOPE to study the stars. Advocated heliocentric theory. Was tried by the INQUISITION and spent his life under house arrest.






45. A highly influential French philosopher who believed that Human beings are naturally good & free & can rely on their instincts. Government should exist to protect common good - and be a democracy. Wrote 'SOCIAL CONTRACT -' and advocated the general w






46. Document that helped create the UNITED NATIONS.






47. The CONSERVATIVE side of the National Assembly. They favored having a king and wanted an absolute monarchy like England. They were the first people to control the National Assembly.






48. The GREEKS revolted against the OTTOMANS for their independence.The Concert of Europe generally opposed to this.






49. Forefront - cutting edge - trailblazers of the revolution.






50. (1740-48) Conflict caused by the rival claims for the dominions of the Habsburg family. Before the death of Charles VI - Holy Roman emperor and archduke of Austria - many of the European powers had guaranteed that Charles's daughter Maria Theresa wou