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The separation of powers
between the legislative,
executive, and judicial branches
in the US government.
Montesquieu was the
Enlightenment thinker that
proposed this.
Checks and Balances
Declaration of
Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson, it
explained why the 13 colonies
were declaring independence
from the British.
Lines that run north to south
and measure east to west of
the Prime Meridian
longitude
A type of government in
which a small number of
individuals, usually military
or business leaders, rule a
country.
Oligarchy
Featured many thinkers
who began to focus on
individual rights and
freedoms. Age of
Reason
Enlightenment
• Emperor of France, brought
stability back to France after the
revolution. Instilled Nationalism
and was an excellent General.
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Quick or sudden overthrow of
government.
• Coup d etat
• Comprehensive system of laws that gave
France a uniform set of laws. Took away
freedom of speech and press.
Napoleonic Code
or
Code Napoleon
Forcible closing of ports.
Blockade
Napoleon tried to blockade the British in
order to keep them out of the affairs of
the rest of Europe.
Created to prevent all trade and
communication to Great Britain. Napoleon
want to shut Great Britain off from the
rest of continental Europe.
Continental System
Napoleon’s last bid for power.
Hundred Days
British Imperialist who wanted to build a
railroad from South Africa to Northern Africa.
Cecil Rhodes
Diamonds and gold were found in South
Africa. The Dutch settlers called to Boers
did not want to share the wealth with the
British. They went to war over it. The
British won and Black Africans were
subjected to concentration camps.
Boer War
Pride in one’s country
Nationalism
A stronger nation controls or dominates
smaller, weaker countries’ economics,
politics, etc.
Imperialism
Chinese officials destroyed chests of Opium
and imprisoned English traders. Great
Britain won and gained Hong Kong and
opened more trading ports in China
Opium War
US allowed imperial powers to trade with
China.
Open Door Policy
Was the liberator of Argentina, Chile, and
Peru
Jose de San Martin
Called the Liberator
Wanted independence for Latin America and
wanted to create a “Gran Columbia” but
was unsuccessful.
Simon Bolivar
An individual with two Spanish parents and
was born in Spain. Lives in Latin America
and has much political power.
Peninsulares
Latin American who has one Spanish parent
and one Indian parent.
Mestizo
War between British and Indian soldiers in India.
Indian soldiers were upset that the British did
not respect their Hindu and Muslim beliefs.
Sepoy Mutiny
Prejudice and discrimination based on the
premise that one group is superior to
another because of race.
Racism
Why did the people of France accept
Napoleon’s rule as an emperor?
He created stability in France, fixed the
economy, and instilled Nationalism
What were the important factors in the
Napoleonic code? How were they against
the ideals of the Declaration of Rights of
Man?
Limited freedom of speech and press. It
restored slavery and order.
Explain three reasons for Napoleon’s
downfall?
The Continental System was unsuccessful
He was power hungry
He invaded Russia in the winter and was
counterattacked.
Lost the Peninsular War against Spain
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute
to imperialism and colonization in Africa?
Europeans needed natural resources and
markets for their maunfactured goods.
What were the causes and effects of the
Boer War?
Causes:
Boers (Dutch Farmers did not get along with
the British who took over South Africa).
Gold and Diamonds were found in the area
and the Boers wanted to keep all
foreigners out and make the profit.
Great Britain won
Effects:
This was the first “total war”. Black South
Africans and Boers were put in
concentration camps by the British.
Explain the social system in Latin America?
Why was it unfair to the Native peoples?
Only people who had pure Spanish blood in
them were permitted to participate in
government, own land, have high paying
jobs. The less Spanish you were, the less
rights you had.
Why was India considered Britain’s, “Jewel
in the Crown”?
India was the most valuable of all Britain’s
colonies.
Why was Latin America’s independence
movement successful? Unsuccessful?
Latin American countries gained
independence from Spain, but did not
become democratic nations. All Latin
American countries did not become “Gran
Columbia.
Why was China considered a “sphere of
influence” and not a colony?
China was very self-sufficient and large
enough to fight off colonization.
Describe how Japan was able to become an
imperialistic power?
The Meiji Restoration period created
industrialization and modernization in
Japan.
What were the advantages and
disadvantages of Imperialism in India?