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CLEP Western Civilization II

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






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






3. The French King who built the palace at Versailles - The longest standing King of France 'SUN KING' - - One of the most powerful monarchs of Europe - ruling 72 years. He was famous for his quote -'I AM THE STATE.' Executed by furious revolutionaries.






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






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






6. Overthrew the monarchy established in 1830; briefly established a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC; failure of the republic led to the reestablishment of the French Empire under NAPOLEON III in 1850.






7. 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






8. Radical SUFFRAGETTE who led the WOMEN'S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL UNION - which led large - noisy - and sometimes violent demonstrations.






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






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






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






12. 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






13. Italian POLITICAL party created by Benito Mussolini during World War I. It emphasized aggressive nationalism and was Mussolini's instrument for the creation of a dictatorship in Italy. Didn't believe in democracy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Formulated SOCIAL DARWINISM.






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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)






26. Austrian and Prussian emperor declared that they would declare war on France if the ROYAL FAMILY was harmed.






27. 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.






28. Important ZIONIST.






29. 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.'






30. 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.






31. Farmers who resisted COLLECTIVIZATION and were labeled enemies of Stalin. All were executed.






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. NATIONAL SOCIALIST party in GERMANY.






39. Important Russian radical who was a member of secret - exiled - SOCIAL REVOLUTIONARY AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTIES in Russia - which was ruled by a tsar.






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






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






42. 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






43. The Quadruple Alliance - Russia - Prussia - Austria - and Britain...plus France - to prevent France's resentment towards the victors.






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






45. 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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. Greater freedom for Ireland.






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