Untitled Flashcard Set

Absolutism

A political system where the king has total control.

Constitutionalism

A political system where laws limit the ruler's power.

French Revolution

A revolution caused by inequality and Enlightenment ideas leading to radical change.

Totalitarianism

A political system where the state controls politics, media, and the economy.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, natural rights, and progress.

John Locke

Enlightenment thinker known for his ideas on life, liberty, and property.

Rousseau

Philosopher who believed power stems from the people.

Nationalism

Loyalty to one's nation, with shared culture and language.

Socialism

An economic system reacting to industrial inequality that supports workers' rights.

Industrial Revolution

A period marked by natural resource acquisition and population growth leading to factory production.

Capitalism

An economic system focused on private profit.

Class Structure Before Industrialization

Consisted of nobles, clergy, and peasants.

Class Structure After Industrialization

Middle class grows while the working class struggles.

Reformation

The movement that led to a break from the Catholic Church, creating Protestant churches.

Secularization

The process whereby religion becomes less dominant in society.

World War I

A conflict caused by nationalism, alliances, and militarism.

World War II

A global conflict resulting from anger after WWI and the rise of dictators.

Cold War

An ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, characterized by global tension.