AP World History Sem2 Final

Ho Chi Minh

Leader of the Vietnamese independence movement and first president of North Vietnam.

Mao Zedong

Founding father of the People's Republic of China and leader of the Chinese Communist Party.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation and its interests.

NATO

A military alliance of North American and European countries established in 1949 for collective defense.

Pan-Africanism

A movement advocating for the unity and solidarity of African nations and people of African descent worldwide.

Che Guevara

Argentine revolutionary and key figure in the Cuban Revolution.

Total War

A conflict where countries devote all their resources to the war effort, affecting civilians and soldiers alike.

Social Darwinism

The application of Darwin's theory of natural selection to social and economic issues, often to justify inequality.

Green Revolution

A period of agricultural transformation in the mid-20th century that increased food production through new technologies and practices.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, typically in terms of trade, culture, and communication.

Liberation Theology

A Christian movement that emphasizes social justice and the liberation of the oppressed, especially in Latin America.

The World Bank

An international financial institution that provides loans and grants to countries for development projects.

Young Turks

A revolutionary group in the early 20th century that aimed to reform and modernize the Ottoman Empire.

Congress Party (India)

A major political party in India that played a crucial role in the country's independence movement and governance.

Metropoles

The central or main cities of a colonizing country, typically in contrast to its colonies.

Prague Spring

A period of political liberalization and reform in Czechoslovakia in 1968 that was crushed by Soviet intervention.

Civil Disobedience

A form of nonviolent protest where individuals deliberately disobey certain laws to highlight their opposition.

Arms Race

A competition between nations to build up their military arsenals and capabilities.

WW1 Alliances

Alliances such as the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance were key factors leading to the outbreak of World War I.