Unit Seven: Shifts in State Power (1900-Present)

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from unit seven, focusing on shifts in state power from 1900 to the present.

Young Ottomans

A group advocating for massive political change in the Ottoman Empire towards democratic reforms.

Tanzimat Reforms

A series of reforms aimed at modernization and westernization in the Ottoman Empire.

Young Turks

A reform-minded group that overthrew the Sultan and sought to modernize the Ottoman Empire, entrenching nationalistic policies.

The Sick Man of Europe

A nickname for the declining Ottoman Empire indicating its weakened status among European powers.

Russian Revolution of 1905

An uprising against the czar’s authoritarian rule, resulting in some limited reforms but ultimately maintained autocratic control.

Bolsheviks

A political group led by Vladimir Lenin that seized power in Russia during the 1917 revolution.

Taiping Rebellion

A massive civil war in China from 1850 to 1864 that resulted in millions of deaths and weakened the Qing dynasty.

Boxer Rebellion

An anti-foreign uprising in China led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists aiming to expel foreign influence.

Sun Yat-sen

A Western-educated leader who played a key role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of a provisional government in China.

Mexican Revolution

A revolution against the dictatorial rule of Porfirio Diaz, resulting in a republican government and significant social reforms.