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CLEP Western Civilization II

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






2. Divided AFRICA among the Europeans and contributed greatly to the SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA.






3. 17t century French philosopher. Famously known for writing 'cogito ergo sum' ('I THINK THEREFORE I AM'). Wrote about concept of dualism.






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






5. ETHIOPIA beat off Italy's invasion of their country in this battle. Italy was the only European nation to have been defeated by Africans in war.






6. Fascist dictator of ITALY (1922-1943). He led Italy to conquer Ethiopia - joined Germany in the Axis pact - and allied Italy with Germany in World War II. He was overthrown in 1943 when the Allies invaded Italy.Called IL DUCE (the leader)






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






8. The end of the FRANCO-PRUSSIAN War. Alsace and Lorraine given to Germany.






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






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






11. After Charles X is abdicated - this LIBERAL KING is given the throne of France. He is called the 'King of the French -' which meant that he worked for the people. NATIONAL GUARD killed forty rioters.






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






13. Edited and published the first edition of the ENCYCLOPEDIA. It was a ENLIGHTENED PERSON's BIBLE. He also attacked religion and conservatives.






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






15. English philosopher who advocated the idea of a 'social contract' in which government powers are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people; also said people have natural rights to LIFE - LIBERTY AND PROPER






16. The conflict between Communist North Korea and Non-Communist South Korea. The United Nations (led by the United States) helped South Korea.






17. Perfected the INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - for cars.






18. Greater freedom for Ireland.






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






20. 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






21. Legislative body of 5 men after Thermidorian Reaction - UNSTABLE.






22. Britain and America






23. Robert Jenkins - an English Captain - had his ear cut off by Spanish authorities when trying to smuggle goods into Spain. He preserved his ear in a jar of brandy and seven years later in 1738 - he appeared before the British Parliament and showed the

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24. 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






25. New 'SECULAR' name for a month in summer.






26. Last German offensive on the Western Front in World War II. Its failure hastened German defeat.






27. Germany - Italy - and Japan






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






29. 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.






30. (1807-1882) Soldier of fortune who amassed his 'RED SHIRT' army to bring Naples and Sicily into a unified Italy.






31. Conservative king who was revolted against in SPAIN. He ignored Spain's constitution and disbanded the parliament.






32. Local communist councils established throughout Russia.






33. JACOBIN French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794).






34. Passed in 1848 - this encouraged local towns to pass SANITATION laws.






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






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






37. Also called the COMINTERN. This institute provided rules for Socialists throughtout Europe to follow. Among it's TWENTYONE CONDITIONS was the rejection of all political forms that called for the institution of communism through gradual means.






38. Illiterate Cossack who started a mass REVOLT of serfs and peasants. Eventually captured - tortured - then executed






39. A military draft






40. Invented CROP ROTATION.

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






42. Developed the SCIENTIFIC METHOD through the INDUCTIVE method (specific to general) - wrote Novum Organum.






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






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






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






46. A Jewish British prime minister.






47. One of the prominent JACOBIN radical leaders during the revolution. He edited a radical newspaper. He called to rid France of the enemies of the Revolution






48. 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






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






50. Thousands of Russians marched on the Winter Palace. Nicholas II gave up power. A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT was set up - and immediately social reforms took place.