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17 Cards in this Set
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culteral crossroads
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the result of the regions geographic strategic location.
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absolute monarchies
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kings and queens did not share their power
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divine right
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power came from god
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Louis the 16
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the sun king and said "I am the state."
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Elightenment
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a period in europe when philosophers had new ideas for better govenrments than absolute powerful monarchy's
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french revolution
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limit the power of the king for example, Reign of Terror (oh no)
people were exicuted on the guillotine. (gross) |
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Industrial revolution
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people worked in factories
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Urbinization
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cities grew bigger
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Imperialism
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when a stronger country takes over a weaker country
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World War 2
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Germany had a dictator - complete power led by Hitler and the Nazi's.
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Pearl harbor
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WW2 ended by dropping 2 atomic bombs on japan and millions of people died.
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Cold war
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a period of tension US vs. USSR
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9/11
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a problem of terrorism
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Soviet Union
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communist leader Stalin
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Germany
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Nazi leader Hitler
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Italy
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Fascist leader Mussolini
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and China
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Communist leader Mao Zendong
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