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CLEP Western Civilization II

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1. A joint stock company that controlled most of India during the period of imperialism. This company controlled the political - social - and economic life in India for more than 200 years.






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






3. Tsar who - in the late 17th and early 18th century - turned to the western model to 'modernize' Russia.






4. Influential to Darwin's theory - he thought that everything - including humans - produce MORE OFFSPRING than can survive due to food shortages.






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






6. From it emerged Czechoslovakia - Yugoslavia - Hungary - and Austria.






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






8. 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.






9. The place at which the three allied leaders - Truman - Stalin - and Atlee - met to discuss the distribution of Germany and the ultimatum that they would issue to Japan demanding thier immediate surrender






10. Idea that the goal of society should be to bring about the greatest happiness for the GREATEST NUMBER of people. Associated with JEREMY BENTHAM.






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






12. Founded the Salvation Army






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






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






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






16. Mutiny of Russia's fleet took place here.






17. This treaty ended the Seven Years War. Gave Canada and area east of the Mississippi to Britain.






18. Important ZIONIST.






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






20. Weakness of instability of OTTOMAN rule in the Mediterranean region.






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






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






23. Extermination of the Jews.






24. 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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25. Led by Danton - a temporary government set up by SANS-CULOTTES that began executing anti-revolutionaries.






26. GOD IS DEAD. Hated self sacrifice - emphasized a 'will to power.' A minority of the strongest should rule.






27. CONSERVATIVE KING succeeded his brother Louis XVIII. His desire to restore France to a Pre-1789 world led to the Revolution of 1830 and the ascent of Louis Philippe.






28. Lasting from 1899 to 1902 - DUTCH colonists and the BRITISH competed for control of territory in South Africa.






29. Republican form of government. United Provinces of the Netherlands; tolerant of all religions. 1st half of 17th century was golden age-govt. consisted of organized confederation of 7 provinces each w/ rep. govt. It established the Bank of Amsterdam a






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






31. 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






32. LIBERALS and Monarchists. All those opposed to the Russian Revolution.






33. 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.






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






35. Overthrew the provisional government in Russia in 1917 - made null the democratic reforms - and established a dictatorship.






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






37. OLD ORDER of kings who ruled absolutely.






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. French mathematician who invented CALCULUS - devised a theory of chance and probability. Wrote the 'Pensees.' Argued that religion and science are both true. PASCAL's WAGER said that It is worth the risk believing in God.






42. 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.






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






44. Stalin's successor - wanted peaceful coexistence with the U.S. Eisenhower agreed to a summit conference with Khrushchev - France and Great Britain in Geneva - Switzerland in July - 1955 to discuss how peaceful coexistence could be achieved.






45. Were forced by mobs to END the MONARCHY in France.






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






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






48. 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.






49. Worldwide struggle between France and Great Britain for power and control of land. Known in America as the French and Indian War.

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50. Founded the famous British RHODES SCHOLARS program for study in Oxford - England. He wanted students from colonies to study in England - then return and help the empire. RHODESIA (Zimbabwe) named after him.