The World in 1750
A leader with total control, who claims they were gifted their power from God, is called an...
Absolute Monarch
What happened to King Louis during the French Revolution?
He was executed
Define nationalism...
Having pride in your country/group
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
Britain
This economic system gained popularity due to rising economic inequality in industrial cities
Communism
Which country was led by a Shogun who demonstated their power and authority by setting up a rigid social class system?
Japan
Who took over the French government and led a reign of terror designed to eliminate anyone who opposed the revolution?
Robespierre
This leader used nationalism to inspire a slave revolt in Haiti against the French...
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Which natural resources did Britain have access to that helped accelerate the start of the Industrial Revolution?
Coal and Iron
Who wrote the communist manifesto and is the founder of communism?
Karl Marx
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the concept of separation of powers to prevent one leader from having all the power?
Montesquieu
The 3rd Estate established their own government, in the form of a republic, called the...
National Assembly
As a result of nationalist movements, what happened to the countries of Germany and Italy?
They unified
Identify three effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Overcrowding
Pollution
Poor Working Conditions
Who believed competition amongst business is the solution to improving working conditions in factories?
Adam Smith
John Locke's ideas concerning the protection of natural rights helped inspire revolutions in which places? Provide 2 examples.
France / Latin America (Haiti, South America)
Identify a pro and a con of Napoleon's leadership...
Pros -- Military leader, reformed education, eliminated the estate system, financed public works projects
Cons -- Crowned himself emperor, failed Russian campaign, mistreatment of women
Explain how the French Revolution inspired people in Latin America to also rise up against their governments.
They saw the success of the French in getting rid of their absolute monarch
Explain how the enclosure acts and the agricultural revolution led to urbanization.
Pushed farmers off their land and into cities for jobs.
What did Karl Marx believe the solution was to worsening conditions in factories?
Revolution -- kill the Bourgeoisie (middle/upper class)
Explain the historical circumstances that led to the Enlightenment.
Absolute Monarchs were abusing their power and restricting people's natural rights, causing people to question/challenge their governments.
Explain the historical circumstances that led to the French Revolution.
Identify and describe a policy Otto Von Bismarck used to unify Germany?
Militarism/Conflict (blood and iron)
Realpolitik (doing whatever is necessary to achieve your goals)
Describe the historical circumstances that led to the Irish Potato Famine.
Blight
Britain sent food out of Ireland to make money instead of feeding a starving population
Explain how communism and capitalism are different. Provide at least 2 reasons.
Inequality vs. Everyone Equal
Competition vs. Cooperation