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Bismarck
German statesman who unified Germany and implemented conservative policies.
Cavour
Italian statesman who played a key role in Italy's unification, advocating for modernization and liberal policies.
Droysen
Historian and politician known for his views on German nationalism and historical interpretation.
Brown v. Board of Education
A landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
Militarism
The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively.
Liberalism
A political and economic philosophy that emphasizes individual rights, democratic governance, and free markets.
Absolutism
A political doctrine and practice of unlimited centralized authority and absolute sovereignty, typically in monarchy.
Socialism
A political and economic theory advocating for collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.
Nationalism
A political ideology that focuses on the interests and culture of a particular nation, often in opposition to foreign influence.
The Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
Enabling Act
A 1933 German law that allowed the Nazi government to enact laws without the involvement of the Reichstag.
The Great Terror
A campaign of political repression in the Soviet Union during the late 1930s, characterized by widespread arrests, executions, and labor camps.
The Iron Curtain
A term used by Winston Churchill to describe the division between Western powers and those of Eastern Europe under Soviet influence.
Final Solution
Nazi Germany's plan during World War II to systematically exterminate the Jewish people.
Proletariat
The working-class people in a capitalist society, who do not own the means of production.
Communism
A political and economic ideology advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned.
Civil Rights Movement
A struggle for social justice by African Americans to gain equal rights under the law in the United States.
Capitalism
An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and operation for profit.
World War I
A global war originating in Europe from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers.
World War II
A global conflict that spanned from 1939 to 1945 involving the majority of the world's nations.
Appeasement
A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions to an aggressor.
The suffrage movement
A campaign to extend the right to vote to women and others who had been denied this right.
Existentialism
A philosophical theory which asserts that individuals create the meaning and essence of their lives.
Social Darwinism
A theory that applies the concept of natural selection to human societies, often used to justify imperialism.
Romanticism
An artistic and intellectual movement that emphasized emotion and individualism, as well as glorification of the past and nature.
Détente
The easing of strained relations, especially in a political situation, through verbal communication.
Great Depression
A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s.
McCarthyism
A campaign against alleged communists in the U.S. government and other institutions, characterized by heightened political repression.
The Cold War
A state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.
Renaissance
A cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life in the early modern period.
Fascism
A far-right authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by dictatorial power.
Social movements
Collective actions aimed at promoting or resisting social change.
Counterculture
A lifestyle and cultural movement that rejects the values and norms of mainstream society.
Decolonization
The process by which colonies become independent from colonial powers.
European Integration
The process of industrial, political, legal, economic, social and cultural integration among European countries.
World Health Organization (WHO)
A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of European and North American nations for collective defense.
The Berlin Wall
A concrete barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
The Gulf War
A conflict in 1990-91 between Iraq and a coalition of 34 nations led by the United States, liberated Kuwait.
Feminism
A movement advocating for women's rights and equality between sexes.
Neo-Colonialism
The use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, often former dependencies.
Globalization
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Sociocultural Challenges
Issues relating to society's structure and cultural differences that affect interactions, policies, and governance.
Economic Interests
Concerns that arise from the need to manage the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Ideological Conflict
A struggle between opposing ideologies that often influences political and social dynamics.
The New Deal
A series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Human Rights
The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Trade Union Movement
An organized effort by workers to improve their rights and conditions through collective bargaining.
Post-modernism
A broad movement in literature, art, and philosophy that emerged in the mid-20th century as a reaction against modernism.
Environmentalism
A social and political movement that seeks to protect the environment through changes in public policy.
Cultural Imperialism
The practice of promoting the culture or language of one nation in another, overshadowing indigenous cultures.
Labor Rights
The legal rights and claims of workers for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize.
Post-colonialism
A theoretical framework that analyzes the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism.
Civil Liberties
Fundamental individual rights protected from interference by the state.
Political Repression
The act of a state or political authority to suppress dissent or opposition.
Modernization
The process of social change whereby a society becomes more complex or developed.
Social Justice
The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.
Populism
A political approach that seeks to represent the interests of ordinary people.
Dictatorship
A form of government in which a single person or party has absolute power.
Totalitarianism
A political system in which the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.
Civil Disobedience
A form of protest in which individuals refuse to obey certain laws or government demands to bring about social change.
Ecological Challenges
Problems that arise from the interactions between environmental systems and human activity.
Crisis of Legitimacy
A state in which a government fails to fulfill its intended role, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among citizens.
Apartheid
A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race, primarily associated with South Africa.
Deregulation
The reduction or elimination of government rules controlling how businesses can operate.
Health Care Reform
Efforts to improve and expand health care access and affordability.
Genocide
The intentional action to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.
Cultural Revolution
A sociopolitical movement aimed at preserving traditional cultural values against perceived threats.
Urbanization
The increasing number of people that live in urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities.
Civic Engagement
Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
Net Neutrality
The principle that internet service providers must treat all data on the internet the same without discrimination.
Self-determination
The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
Refugee Crisis
A large-scale uprooting of people from their homes, often due to conflict or persecution.
Women's Rights
The rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls of many societies worldwide.
Green Politics
A political ideology that advocates for the protection of the environment and seeks to address issues through ecological principles.
International Law
A set of rules generally accepted as binding in relations between states and nations.
Consumerism
The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.
Philosophy of History
The theoretical framework examining the historical process and how history extends beyond mere chronology.
Social Contract
An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.
Foreign Relations
The management of relationships and dealings between nations.
Economic Globalization
The increasing economic interdependence among countries as reflected in the flow of goods and services.
Influence of Religion
The effect that religious beliefs and organizations have on societal norms and institutions.
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims.
Youth Culture
The ways in which young people collectively behave, think, and interact, often distinct from older generations.
Political Ideology
A set of beliefs about political values and the role of government.
Social Media
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking.