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Decline of Empires

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Harden 1 Indigo Harden Mrs. Madden AP World History September 17, 2014 The Declines of the Roman Empire and the Han Empire The Roman Empire and the Han Empire were two of the most powerful and influential civilizations to ever exist. Despite their sturdiness, these empires did not last forever. The declines of the Roman Empire and the Han Empire were severe and had irreversible effects. Both empires ended due to several political, economic, and military factors. Their declines were also different in various ways.

Chapter 6 The Earth and Its People

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Chapter 6 Outline ? An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 B.C.E.?330 C.E. An Age of Empires: Rome and Han China, 753 b.c.e.?330 c.e. I. Rome?s Creation of a Mediterranean Empire, 753 b.c.e.?330 c.e. Geography and Resources Italy and Sicily are at a crossroads of the Mediterranean and serve as a link between Africa and Europe. Rome is at a crossroads of the Italian peninsula. Italy?s natural resources included navigable rivers, forests, iron, a mild climate, and enough arable land to support a large population of farmers whose surplus product and labor could be exploited by the Roman state. A Republic of Farmers, 753?31 b.c.e.

Regional Outlines APWH

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Regional Outline for: Sub-Saharan Africa 8000 ? 600 CE 600 ? 1450 CE 1450-1750 CE 1750 ? 1914 CE 1914 - Present Politics Pharaoh/queen (living incarnation of sun god), internal disorder, invasions (900 BCE), irrigation Kingship legitimized by Islam, ?People of The Book?, Bantu (stateless societies) leaders cooperated with slave traders; monarchy Re-colonization of Africa; Sierra Leone, Liberia ; coastal kingdoms ruled by warlords/merchants; intertribal war; Revolutions; White Man?s Burden Decolonization of Africa; attempt at representative government; involved in WWII; renewed independence efforts( civil war, government corruption; socialism Economy Trade with Kush and Mesopotamia, agricultural villages engaged in trade.

Cross-Cultural Exchanges on the Silk Roads

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 17 July 2015 Chapter 12 Outline Cross-Cultural Exchanges on Silk Roads 139 BC, Chinese emperor Han Wudi sent envoy Zhang Qian towest of China Purpose was to find allies who could fight Xiongnu, menaced north/west of Han From captives, learned nomads in west hated Xiongnu, reasoned they might ally Problem was that to comm., had to pass thru lands ctrl'd. By nomads After Zhang Qian left Han, Xiongnu captured him 10 yrs., held him: allowed him to keep servant, provided him with wife, had son Suspicions subsided, Qian escaped with fam./servant Kept yak tail that Han Wudi gave him as sign of ambassadorial status Fled west/traveled to Bactria, didn't get allies

The Empires of Persia

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 10 July 2015 Chapter 7 Outline Formation of Classic Societies, 500 BC ? 500 1, prominent societies were Persia, China, India, Mediterranean basin China/India depended on rice, millet, wheat, Persia/Mediterranean depended on wheat China, earth/wood were used for public buildings; India, wood was used; Persia/Mediterranean, architects designed buildings of brick/stone Silk roads linked China/Euro Persia Struggle between Cyrus, leader of Persia, Croesus, ruler of kingdom Lydia in southwest Anatolia; Croesus noted Persian influence/asked Greek oracle at Delphi if to go to war Oracle responded that attacking Cyrus would destroy a kingdom 546 BC, Croesus seized a town, provoking Cyrus

Ap world history chapter 21-23 key points

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Austin Buley and Zach Bowsher AP World History Chapters 21-23 Study Guide 1.) Mussolini Definition: The Fascist leader of Italy from1922 through WWII Significance: His men, the Black Shirts, destroyed offices and unions of the socialist nature and put an end to strikes as he rose to power. Also promised mass social reforms, consolidated power to the state, and introduced the corporate economy. Time Period: 1920?s-1940?s Region: Southwestern Europe 2.) Total War Definition: War that requires the participation and/or mobilization of a country?s entire population. Significance: Characterizes the war efforts of many nations in WWI and WWII, particularly Japan and Britain Time Period: 1900?s Region: Europe/East Asia 3.) Treaty of Versailles

APWH Chaper 32 notes

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Chapter?32: The Building of Global Empires Chapter Outline Foundations of empire Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants Colonies controlled by imperial powers without significant settlement Economic motives of imperialism European merchants and entrepreneurs made personal fortunes Overseas expansion for raw materials: rubber, tin, copper, petroleum Colonies were potential markets for industrial products Political motives Strategic purpose: harbors and supply stations for industrial nations Overseas expansion used to defuse internal tensions

AP world chapter 33

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Cecil John Rhodes: monopoly on diamond business, good in gold, and in politics, wanted British expansion everywhere Racism and nationalism forms just like with Napoleon Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands, specifically European powers often through ?led to increased connected ness, imperials are Europeans, US, and Japan. Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants ?settler colonies like North America, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and south Africa

Chapter 4: The Bonds of Empire

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Jacob Leisler

CHAPTER 4: The Bonds of Empire, 1660-1750 Rebellion and War, 1660-1713 Before Restoration (1660), England made little attempt to weld colonies Royal Centralization, 1660-1688 Restoration monarchs disliked representative government Charles II rarely called parliament into session after 1674, and none after 1681 James II wanted to rule as absolute monarch Meant he would never face an elected legislation These 2 kings had little sympathy for Am. Colonial assemblies Charles II?s brother, James (Duke of York) considered elected assemblies ?of dangerous consequence? and forbade them to meet in NY New Eng. tried to resist crown policies and defend self-gov. Mass. 1661= citizens free from laws & decrees from Eng. except for war Colony ignored Navigation Acts

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