Main Isms and People

Romanticism

An artistic and intellectual movement that originated in the late 18th century, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the glorification of nature and the past.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights, challenging traditional authority and promoting ideals such as liberty and progress.

Humanism

A cultural and intellectual movement that emerged during the Renaissance, focusing on human potential and achievements, emphasizing classical texts, and promoting secular subjects over religious ones.

Colonialism

The policy of acquiring and exploiting territories for economic gain, political power, and cultural influence, often leading to the domination of indigenous populations.

Imperialism

The policy or practice of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means, often involving the exploitation of resources and indigenous peoples.

Triple Alliance

Germany, Italy, Austria Hungray in WW1

Triple Entente

Britain, Russia, France, and later US in WW1

Allies

US, Russia, France, Britain WW2

Axis

Germany, Italy, Japan

communism

A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society where all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Socialism

An economic and political system where the means of production and distribution are owned or regulated by the community as a whole, emphasizing equal distribution of wealth.

Marxisim

“perfect pracrice of communism”

Congress of Vienna

Post Napoleonic Wars

• Age of Meternich

Capitalism

an economic system where individuals and businesses own and control property, and prices are determined by supply and demand in the market, with the goal of making a profit

Louis 14

• War of Spanish Succesion

• Sun King

• Ruled for 70 Years

• First Big example of an absoultist monarch

Louis 16

• French Rev guy

• King of France who was executed during the French Revolution. His reign saw financial difficulties and growing unrest leading to the rise of revolutionary sentiment.