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CLEP Western Civilization II

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1. Invented CROP ROTATION.

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2. Organizations devoted to revolution. Created by radical COMMUNISTS and SOCIALISTS - including Marx.






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






4. (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






5. Warship that was sent to the MOROCCAN coast by the GERMANS - to publicly declare they favored Moroccans being free from their colonizers - France. It was a threat to Britain and France.






6. Extermination of the Jews.






7. Idea created by JOHANN GOTTFRIED HERGER about a 'PEOPLE'S SPIRIT' to identify the national character of Germany - but soon passed to other countries. NATIONALISM.






8. Emperor of the Austrian Empire who controlled the Catholic Church closely - granted religious toleration and civic rights to Protestants and Jews - and abolished serfdom. ENLIGHTENED DESPOT.






9. Greater freedom for Ireland.






10. Aka AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN War (1866) This war resulted from Bismarck wanting to isolate Austria from German affairs

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11. Ancient scientist who said earth was the center of the universe






12. Germany - Austria-Hungary - Bulgaria - and Ottoman Empire ALLIED during WWI






13. In 1884 - this British prime minister passed the REFORM ACT - which gave the vote to 60 percent of British men.






14. In 1936 a rebellion erupted in Spain after a coalition of Republicans - Socialists - and Communists was elected. General Francisco Franco led the rebellion. The revolt quickly became a civil war. The Soviet Union provided arms and advisers to the gov






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






16. OLD ORDER of kings who ruled absolutely.






17. 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






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






19. BOLSHEVIKS. Revolutionaries and communists.






20. RUSSIA - PRUSSIA - AUSTRIA - AND BRITAIN banded together to defeat the tyrant Napoleon.






21. The Soviets invade Afghanistan - many people support Afghanistan through the context of the Cold War and to prevent the spread of Communism.






22. The King of Prussia who chose Otto Van Bismark to be his Prime Minister. He was eventually crowned Kaiser of Prussia and Germany.






23. Declared GREECE independent and mandated a monarchy there.






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






25. March 1917. Sent from German Foreign Secretary - addressed to German minister in Mexico City. Mexico should attack the US if US goes to war with Germany (needed that advantage due to Mexico's promixity to the US). In return - Germany would give back






26. People - such as EDUARD BERNSTEIN - who believed that COMMUNISM could be achieved slowly and through democratic means.






27. French liberals who wanted the absolute monarchy; supported Charles X - wanted the ANCIEN REGIME






28. French philosopher. Scorned all authority - religion - and corrupt government. Extreme CYNIC. Believed in tolerance - reason - and freedom of thought - expression - and religious belief - but not Christianity. Famous quote - 'CRUSH THE INFAMOUS THING






29. Mussolini's rise to power. Thousands of followers marched on Rome. King Victor Emmanuel III made Mussolini prime minister. Then Fascists made all other political parties illegal.






30. AUSTRIA and HUNGARY. Ruled by Francis Joseph of the Hapsburg empire from 1848 to 1916.






31. A military draft






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






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






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






35. Hitler blamed this event on communists and gave himself an excuse to take COMPLETE POWER of Germany.






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






37. Prussian king of the 18th century; attempted to introduce Enlightenment reforms into Germany; built on military and BUREAUCRATIC foundations of his predecessors; introduced freedom of religion; increased state control of economy. ENLIGHTENED DESPOT.






38. Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790). His LAISSEZ-FAIRE economics maintains that governments should let the economy run on it's own and natural laws will keep it afloat. This is capitalism.






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. Disastrous battle during which the British suffered 60 -000 casualties and had nothing to show for it.






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






43. King of PIEDMONT-SARDINIA - part of Italy.






44. Wrote the pamphlet 'What is the THIRD ESTATE' concerning the plight of France's lower class.






45. First ruled by the Great Elector - Frederick William. Formed after Thirty Year's War. Prussia's nobles - JUNKERS - were given exemption from taxes to give loyalty to the Fredericks. Built an enormous army. Would become Germany.






46. Perfected the INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - for cars.






47. Napoleon waged economic war on Britain by preventing trade with it and providing for trade with France.






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






49. Anti-Nazi - Anti-Vichy Regime French fighters who were led by CHARLES de GAULLE.






50. Ship sunk by GERMAN UNRESTRICTED SUBMARINE WARFARE on all ships headed for Britain. This caused Americans to enter the war.







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