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Here’s the full list with simple definitions for each term:

French Revolution and Egyptian Revolution Vocabulary

1. Enlightenment – A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and questioning traditional authority.

2. Natural Rights – Rights that all humans are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.

3. Reactionary – Someone who opposes change and wants to return to traditional ways.

4. Conservative – Someone who prefers limited or gradual change and supports traditional institutions.

5. Moderate – Someone who takes a middle-ground approach to political or social issues.

6. Liberal – Someone who supports progressive change and advocates for personal freedoms.

7. Radical – Someone who wants drastic and fundamental changes to the system.

8. Representative Government – A government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.

9. Civil Rights – Rights that protect individuals’ freedoms and ensure equality under the law.

10. Rule of Law – The principle that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law.

11. Transparency – Openness and honesty in government actions and decision-making.

Industrial Revolution and Age of Imperialism Vocabulary

1. Bourgeoisie – The middle class, often associated with business owners and capitalists.

2. Proletariat – The working class, especially those who work in factories.

3. Exploitation – The unfair treatment or use of people, resources, or labor for personal gain.

4. Capitalism – An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

5. Socialism – An economic system where the government or society owns and controls key industries to promote equality.

6. Communism – A system where all property is publicly owned, and everyone works for the common good.

7. Industrialism – The system of society based on industrial production and factory work.

8. Imperialism – The policy of extending a nation’s power by acquiring territories or exploiting weaker nations.

9. Level 1 Nation – A country with limited development and low standards of living (developing nation).

10. Level 4 Nation – A highly industrialized and economically advanced nation (developed nation).

11. Infrastructure – The basic systems and structures (e.g., roads, bridges, schools) needed for a society to function.

WWI, WWII, and Ukraine Vocabulary

1. Militarism – The belief in building up a strong military and using it to achieve national goals.

2. Alliance – An agreement between nations to work together for mutual benefit.

3. Imperialism – The domination of one country over another through political, economic, or military means.

4. Nationalism – Pride and loyalty to one’s nation, sometimes to the point of viewing it as superior.

5. Self-determination – The right of people to choose their own government and form their own nation.

6. Fascism – A far-right authoritarian system focused on nationalism and strict control of society.

7. Collective Security – A system where nations work together to maintain peace and prevent conflicts.

8. Buffer Zone – A neutral area between hostile forces to reduce tension and prevent conflict.

9. Reparations – Payments made by a defeated country to compensate for damages caused during a war.

10. Diplomacy – The practice of negotiating and managing international relations peacefully.

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