Unit 5 Vocabulary

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___________________ : a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s nation, often accompanied by the belief that a nation should govern itself and prioritize its interests.

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Nationalism

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________________ : The theory that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and evidence, popularized during the Scientific Revolution.

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Empiricism

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_______________________ : The idea that individuals consent to form a government to protect their natural rights in exchange for certain freedoms, as theorized by thinkers like John Locke

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Social Contract

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_____________________ : An economic principle advocating minimal government interference in business and markets, associated with Adam Smith.

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Laissez-Faire

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__________________ : An economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.

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Capitalism

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____________ : The belief in a rational God who created the universe but does not interfere with its functioning, associated with Enlightenment thinkers.

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Deism

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_________________ : A political philosophy favoring tradition and social stability, often opposing rapid changes in society.

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Conservatism

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___________________ : An economic system advocating for collective or governmental ownership and control of production to reduce inequality.

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Socialism

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____________________ : A political ideology emphasizing individual freedoms, rule of law, and limited government intervention in society.

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Classical Liberalism

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__________________ : The movement to end the practice of slavery and the slave trade.

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Abolitionism