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abolitionism the end of slavery Abraham Lincoln first Republican president; an abolitionist elected in 1860; his election triggered Southern secession. He led the country through the Civil War, but he was assassinated in 1865 before Reconstruction truly began. absolute location a location identifiable by specific geographic coordinates absolute monarchy unrestricted rule by a king or queen Adam Smith economic theorist who espoused capitalism Alonquin nort...

EC385 UNFCCC Terms 100% Verified AAU (Assigned Amount Unit) - answerA Kyoto Protocol unit equal to 1 metric tonne of CO2 equivalent. Each Annex 1 Party issues _____ up to the level of its assigned amount, established pursuant to Article 3, paragraphs 7 and 8, of the Kyoto Protocol. ______ may be exchanged through emissions trading Abatement - answerRefers to reducing the degree or intensity of greenhouse-gas emissions AC (Adaptation Committee) - answerWas established by the Conference of t...

EC385 UNFCCC Terms 100% Verified AAU (Assigned Amount Unit) - answerA Kyoto Protocol unit equal to 1 metric tonne of CO2 equivalent. Each Annex 1 Party issues _____ up to the level of its assigned amount, established pursuant to Article 3, paragraphs 7 and 8, of the Kyoto Protocol. ______ may be exchanged through emissions trading Abatement - answerRefers to reducing the degree or intensity of greenhouse-gas emissions AC (Adaptation Committee) - answerWas established by the Conference of t...

Big Three allies during WWII; Soviet Union - Stalin, United Kingdom - Churchill, United States - Roosevelt/Truman Tehran Conference First major meeting between the Big Three (United States, Britain, Russia) at which they planned the 1944 assault on France and agreed to divide Germany into zones of occupation after the war Yalta Conference FDR, Churchill and Stalin met at Yalta. Russia agreed to declare war on Japan after the surrender of Germany and in return FDR and Churchill promised the...

The term, "The Final Solution" refers to the Nazi's plan to annihilate people of the Jewish Faith. Mass killings in Nazi Germany started after German invasion of the Soviet Union in June of 1941. In fall of 1941, The SS had already introduced mobile gassing units, these vans had their exaust pipes modified to vent the carbon dioxide into sealed spaces, which in turn would kill those trapped inside. German SS and police murdered nearly 2,700,000 Jews by gassing them. "Final So...

When was the Yalta Conference? February 1945 Who attended the Yalta Conference? Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin What was the outcome of the Yalta conference? There were loose discussions of the fate of Europe post-war; US and USSR secured as the two major superpowers When was the Potsdam Conference? July 1945 Who attended the Potsdam Conference? Truman, Churchill, Stalin With what event did the tension between the US and USSR begin? The Potsdam Conferenc...

What were the origins and aims of the League of nations - Answer--The role of the US president Wilson -Cecil (UK), smuts (South Africa), Bourgeois (France) and Hymans (Belgium) -Peace keeping, collective security and international co-operation How was the league of nations organized - Answer--Reasons why the USA, Russia and Germany were not involved -The General Assembly and the Council -Permanent court of International Justice, the Secretariat, Commissions and Committees What were the s...

TCI Lesson Game Questions and Answers 100% Pass How did improving infrastructure in colonies help imperialist powers? It helped expand the colonies' exports. Which of these best describes the involvement of the United States in Latin American nations? The United States intervened in Latin American affairs both politically and economically. How did native people in Africa react to imperialist expansion? They resisted imperialist powers, but could not overcome the superior firearms...

AFST 201 Final Exam—with complete solution What is the "Scramble for Africa?" - answerA period of colonization where Europeans were fighting for control of territory in Africa When did the colonization of Africa occur? - answerBetween 1870's-1900's Berlin Conference - answerA meeting from at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa A cohesive group of people who share common beliefs describes a ____________. - answerNation A political entit...

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