Global History II Outlines

1. Define classical liberalism.  Explain how Enlightenment thinkers applied liberalism to problems of economics, politics, religion, and promoting the best ideas?  

How did universal rights expand from John Locke and Jefferson to the modern American creed?  Describe the big picture.  (So, what did the Enlightenment/classical liberalism call for?  How well did they live up to these values?  According to Dr. Schultz, how did Enlightenment ideas gave leverage to women, minorities, and others to obtain fuller equality and freedom?)  

How did Joseph Schumpeter explain the ongoing problem of the Industrial Revolution?  Give an example.

Write a brief paragraph to explain the social problems that the Industrial Revolution created in the 19^th century.  Evaluate the solutions to the Industrial Revolution that were posed by the following: Luddites, laissez-faire capitalism, unions, and socialism.  (this means, describe the strategies, achievements if any, and problems with each)  

How did Adam Smith explain capitalism? 

Explain five ways that European Imperialism still impacts the world today.

According to Marx’s theory, how will capitalism destroy itself?  

Evaluate the successes and failures of Russian communism.  

How have Gorbachev and Putin reshaped Russia?  Why is Putin popular there?  

Explain why Putin invaded Ukraine.