AP World History 7.1 Flashcards

Ethnic Conflict

Tension and disputes between different ethnic groups within a state, often leading to violence or social unrest.

Turkification

Policy aimed at assimilating diverse ethnic groups into Turkish culture, promoting a homogeneous national identity, often at the expense of minority cultures.

Politics

Activities associated with governance, decision-making processes, and power relations within a state or society.

Bolshevik Communists

Revolutionary group in Russia advocating for the working-class control of production, leading to the establishment of a communist government after the 1917 revolution.

Young Turks

Reformist group in the late Ottoman Empire promoting modernization and Turkish nationalism, seeking to restore a constitutional government.

Mexican Revolution

Armed struggle (1910-1920) against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, aiming for political change and land reform in Mexico.

Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

Political party formed in 1929 that dominated Mexican politics for much of the 20th century, recognized for its corrupt practices.

Sun Yat-sen

Chinese revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and advocating for democratic governance in early 20th-century China.

Kemal Atatürk

Founder of modern Turkey and its first president, known for implementing significant secular and modernizing reforms following the Ottoman Empire's collapse.

Porfirio Díaz

Mexican dictator whose long rule ended with the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, marked by suppression of opposition and foreign control over resources.

Francisco Madero

Opposition leader who initiated the Mexican Revolution by challenging Díaz's authoritarian regime and advocating for democratic reforms.

Francisco “Pancho” Villa

Prominent Mexican revolutionary general who fought for land reform and social justice, becoming a key figure in the Mexican Revolution.

Emiliano Zapata

Revolutionary leader in Mexico known for advocating land redistribution to peasants, becoming a symbol of agrarian rights during the Mexican Revolution.