Vocab #9 Ap world history

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Leader of Egyptian modernization in the early nineteenth century. He ruled Egypt as an Ottoman governor, but had imperial ambitions. His descendants ruled Egypt until overthrown in 1952.

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Ali, Muhammad

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individuals who advocate for a society without government or hierarchical authority, believing that people can govern themselves through voluntary cooperation.

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Anarchists

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is a method for producing steel by blasting air through molten iron to remove impurities.

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Bessemer steel converter

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was a German politician. He was the president-minister of Prussia and the chancellor of the German Empire.

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Bismarck, Otto von

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1783-1830, Venezuelan statesman: leader of revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule. Founded Bolivia. Agreed to emancipation in order to draw slaves and freemen to his cause and to gain supplies from Haiti.

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Bolivar, Simon

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middle class in modern industrial society.

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Bourgeoisie

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was an uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900, begun by peasants but eventually supported by the government.

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Boxer Rebellion

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An empress of Russia in the late eighteenth century who encouraged the cultural influences of western Europe in Russia and extended Russian territory toward the Black Sea . She is also known for her amorous intrigues, including affairs with members of her government.

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Catherine the Great

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(1810-1861) The figure who forged the Kingdom of Italy, designe d the constitutional structure of the unitary state and served as its first prime minister was the second son of an aristocratic Piedmontese family.

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Cavour, Count Camillo di

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1853-1856 c.e. War fought on the Crimean peninsula between Russia on one side and Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia on the other.

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Crimean War