The power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason as the method to solve political and social problems.

Hands off approach to government; the government should not interfere in the economy

The modernization, westernization and industrialization of Japan in the 1800's

South African policy of racial segregation involving political and economic discrimination against non-whites.

a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.

Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.

Agricultural revolution that increased production through improved seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation; helped to support rising Asian populations.