Political economy

world history review 3

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World History

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Economic theories

Racism

Americas

International relations

slavery

Cotton

AP Multiple Choice Questions 1750 ? 1914 The first successful revolution in the Caribbean and South America was launched in: a) Haiti b) Argentina c) Cuba d) Colombia e) Jamaica Answer: A In the nineteenth century, women?s use of bound feet (China), white face paint (Japan), and corsets (Western Europe) are examples of which of the following? a) Practices that inhibit female activities b) The beauty of middle-class women c) Fashions that spread worldwide d) The middle class? setting the fashion for women e) Women?s participation in the workforce Answer: A ?Extraterritoriality? can best be described as which of the following? a) Exemption of foreigners from the laws of the country in which they live

Questions on Chapter 18: Economic Policy

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US Gov and Politics

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Supply-side economics

Government budget deficit

Roman Caposino March 6th, 2014 Chapter 18 #1-5 AP Government & Politics When the economy is thriving, the government tends to spend more money. Unfortunately, when the economy is not thriving, or even if it is, the government still spends way more money than it makes, creating a huge deficit. Generally, voting behaviors of politicians and economic conditions are not always correlated, both at national and local levels. Politicians do not vote within their spending limit sometimes, because they know the federal government will pay for their deficit.

test21-10

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Geometry

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Jeffersonian Democracy

Jefferson?s Presidency is considered a transitional period in US History. Many historians look at this time period as the beginning of ?true democracy?. Jeffersonian democracy Champion for the common man?.Believed education would prepare them for participation in government?.. But for now, educated should rule? KING GEORGE FEDERALISTS JEFFERSON Jeffersonian democracy Visualized an agrarian society Feared industrialization and its effects ?. Farmers were the chosen class. Laissez faire--govt. stays out of people?s lives Against BUS but did not repeal it. Owned slaves but believed it was evil?.Slavery would end but predicted it would divide U.S?Ultimate goal, Blacks would assimilate into American society

test21-4

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Art History

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An economic belief supported by the U.S. that opposes the government regulating business. In the late 1800?s businesses operated without much government regulation. This is known as laissez-faire economics. Laissez-faire means ?allow to be? in French. Laissez faire supports our economic system of capitalism Economic system characterized by private property ownership Individuals and companies compete for their own economic gain (Profit) Capitalists determine the prices of goods and services. Production and distribution are privately or corporately owned. Reinvestment of profits Supports laissez faire and the ?free enterprise? system Economic system based on cooperation rather than competition Believes in government ownership of business and capital

Humanities/WHAP/English Semester Exam Review

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World History

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culture

Abstract expressionism

Scramble for Africa

Causality

Humanities

Name ______________________________ Humanities Spring Exam Review 2012 World History: 25 questions Periods: Why 1750-1914? Why 1914 to Present? 1750-1914 ? Nationalism, Imperialism, and Industrialization 1914 ? Present ? Global Conflict Industrial Revolution: Causes and Effects Causes ? agri rev Effects ? factories, modern warfare, bigger cities Imperialism: Causes and Effects; reactions to European imperialism in Africa and Asia; Who was where; Japanese imperialism and industrialization; Berlin Conference (1884) Established boundaries, mixed cultures, countries longed for independence. Countries imperialized ? India, Africa (all except Ethiopia and Liberia) Ottoman Empire: Success and Fall; foreign intervention Didn?t allow trade and spread of western innovations