Unit 8 Vocabulary

The decisions at the _____ allowed European nations to claim African territories with little regard for local populations.

In response to the _____, Western and Japanese forces intervened, ultimately defeating the Chinese fighters.

In _____, consumers have a wide variety of products to choose from as companies compete for their attention.

A _____ enables entrepreneurs to create businesses without government restrictions on competition.

European _____ in the 19th century resulted in foreign control over large parts of Africa and Asia.

The _____ brought about significant social changes, including the rise of a working class.

_____ helped to secure better working conditions for factory employees during the Industrial Revolution.

Factories using _____ methods could produce large numbers of goods with consistent quality.

The _____ helped Japan modernize its military, economy, and education system.

Following the _____, China was forced to open its ports and grant special trading rights to Western powers.