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CLEP Western Civilization II

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






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






3. 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).






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






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






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

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7. A United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952). Implemented by the ORGANIZATION FOR EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION






8. An association of British socialists who advocate gradual evolutionary reforms within the law leading to democratic SOCIALISM.






9. Wrote 'THE SPIRIT OF THE LAWS' - advocated separation of powers with the three BRANCHES of legislative - judicial - and executive - plus checks and balances.






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






11. An alliance between Great Britain - France and Russia in the years before WWI.






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






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






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






15. Euphemism used to justify DICTATORSHIP in the name of freedom.






16. Invented CROP ROTATION.

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17. (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






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






19. Made by Mussolini with the CATHOLIC CHURCH. Declared catholicism Italy's official religion - made church lands tax exempt - and gave church ability to oversee rules regarding marriage. The church then RECOGNIZED MUSSOLINI's status as ruler of Italy.






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






21. Finance minister who INDUSTRIALIZED Russia.






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






23. Important ZIONIST.






24. 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.






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






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






27. LIBERAL who wrote the popular work 'ON LIBERTY'






28. Puritan Leader of the Roundheads (parliamentarians) in the English Civil War. He was declared 'protector' of England - Ireland - and Scotland (like a king). After his death - the monarchy was restored.






29. 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.






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






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






32. Government set up in Sourthern France by the Nazis.






33. 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






34. 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.






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






36. The British government took land from owners - FENCED it off - and used it to raise sheep. Benefitted the economy - but hurt small farmers.






37. 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.






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






39. A war between France and Prussia that ended the Second Empire in France and led to the founding of modern Germany; 1870-1871Declared by OTTO VON BISMARK. Humiliating for the French.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






50. THE ATHENS OF THE NORTH. The Scottish had their own Enlightenment.