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Hunter McDaniel

Identify the top 10 key people of this time period and justify why they are the most important. Be sure that you have a variety of people from across the globe.

1. John Locke- (Europe) theorized that government derived its power from the people, and the people have a right to overthrow the government if it is not protecting their interest. He laid the foundation of how all modern constitutions should be laid out.

2. Napoleon Bonaparte- (Europe) Napoleon helped France to expand and he made France recognized throughout the world as a imperial power. He brought political stability to a land torn by revolution and war. 3. Karl Marx- (Asia) called for the destruction of capitalism and the establishment of a more just and equitable socialist society. He basically invented the concept of socialism. 4. John Stuart Mill- (Europe) was the most prominent exponent of liberalism.

5. Eli Whitney- (Americas) The inventor of the cotton gin, interchangeable parts, and many other important inventions.

6. Friedrich Engels- (England) Believed that problems of the nineteenth century are inevitably the result of a capitalist economy. He defended communism and made it look good. i love mrs mount. =)

7. Abraham Lincoln- (Americas) signed the emancipation proclamation that freed all slaves in America and would lead to intensified battle in the civil war.

8. Charles Darwin- (Europe) laid the foundation for modern day racism by publishing his theory of evolving men. 9. Henry Ford- (Americas) introduced the model-T, the most motorized vehicle for sale. His inventions of the motorized vehicle allowed for the United States and other countries to trade and communicate faster, giving them many economic advantages.

10. James Monroe- (Americas) introduced the Monroe Doctrine that said that America would not stand for Eastern countries interfering with Western affairs. He put the United States as a protector of all the Americas. Pg. 724-725