PLSC 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Heredity, Jean Bodin, Aristocracy
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The emergence of the westphalian system: most international relation theorists locate the origin of modern states system in. Westphalian agreement: bodin: sovereignty was the "absolute and perpetual power vested in commonwealth" Europe in the 19th century: two revolutions happened in the 19th century, french and american. The aftermath of revolution: core principles: two core principles emerged (legitimacy) absolutist rule is subject to limits. Industrialization led to the capture of political power by the middle class that were the forefront. Imperialism and colonialism in the european system before 1870: the discovery of the "new world" led to more communication between the. Americas and europe: also made contact with asia more frequent and less costly, by the wealth that was found and how easy it is to obtain, led to competition among. Imperialism: the annexation of distant territory, usually by force, and those in the area.
