Amsco AP World 5.2

Propaganda Movement

A group of young Filipinos advocating for more freedom and self-governance under Spanish control, contributing to pamphlets and publications without openly calling for independence.

Maori Nationalism

The movement of the Maori tribes in New Zealand to unite against English land pressures, fostering a sense of collective identity.

The New Zealand Wars

Conflicts between the Maori and English colonizers over land annexation, resulting in the victory of the English in 1872.

Lola Rodriguez de Tio

A Puerto Rican poet known for her critiques of Spanish rule and for fostering revolutionary thought, ultimately leading to her exile.

Balkan Nationalisms

Nationalist movements in the Balkan region fueled by European contact and ideas, leading to a desire for independence from empires.

Ottomanism

A movement aimed at modernizing and unifying the Ottoman Empire by reducing ethnic and cultural diversity.

American Revolution Causes

European Enlightenment ideas, opposition to mercantilism, and a desire for political independence among American colonists.

Unalienable Rights

Basic rights that cannot be taken away, specifically life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

Reign of Terror

A period during the French Revolution characterized by mass executions of perceived enemies of the revolution.

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Formerly enslaved leader of the Haitian Revolution who established an independent government and influenced the fight against slavery.

Creole Revolutions in Latin America

Revolutions led by Creole elites seeking independence from Spain while maintaining social hierarchies.

Simon Bolivar

A Creole leader who championed independence movements in Latin America, influencing several countries through his revolutionary ideals.

Caudillos

Local military leaders in Latin America who held significant power and influenced national politics.

Manuela Saenz

A unique figure in the Latin American revolutions, known for her active participation as a fighter and her close relationship with Simon Bolivar.

Count di Cavour

A key figure in Italian unification who sought to consolidate the Italian Peninsula under the House of Savoy.

Realpolitik

A pragmatic approach to politics focused on practical and realistic goals rather than ideological agendas.

Otto Van Bismarck

The Prussian leader known for his role in unifying Germany through strategic wars and realpolitik.

Long-term effect of Nationalism

Ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I due to rising tensions between nationalistic powers.

Greek Nationalism

A movement influenced by Western Enlightenment ideas and a revival of ancient Greek culture, leading to independence from Ottoman control.

Evidence of Nationalism Decline

The adoption of shared currencies and political integration in Europe suggests a reduction in strict national boundaries.