Unit 5 Vocabulary Flash Cards

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What is the Enlightenment?

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A time when people used reason to change government and society.

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Which term describes basic freedoms like life and liberty that all people have?

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Natural Rights.

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What is the idea that people agree to follow laws if rulers protect their rights?

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Social Contract.

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Which concept means that power comes from the people?

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Popular Sovereignty.

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What is the term for strong pride in one’s country or group?

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Nationalism.

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What does industrialization refer to?

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When machines started making goods in factories.

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Which economic system is characterized by businesses being owned by individuals?

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Capitalism.

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What is socialism?

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A system where the government helps control business to help people.

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What does communism advocate for?

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No private property and equal sharing of resources.

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What is urbanization?

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When people moved to cities to find work.