The Age of Revolutions
Which country lost a colony during the Haitian Revolution and its Independence?
France
Which two European countries controlled most of Africa during imperialism?
Britain and France
What was the main cause of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, Assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand (MANIA)
Who is considered the father of capitalism?
Adam Smith
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced natural rights and democracy?
John Locke
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
Which African nationalist leader helped Ghana gain independence?
Kwame Nkrumah
What was the primary defensive strategy used in WWI?
Trench warfare
Which economic system did Karl Marx promote?
Communism
What scientific thinkers developed the heliocentric theory?
Copernicus and Galileo
What was the slogan of the French Revolution?
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
What was the system of racial segregation in South Africa called?
Apartheid
Name the two most important new weapons used in WWI.
Tanks and Submarines
What Chinese rebellion opposed foreign influence in the 19th century?
The Boxer Rebellion
Which Nationalist leader fought against apartheid and became the first black South African president.
Nelson Mandela
Which South American leader helped liberate Gran Colombia?
Simón Bolívar
What war was fought between China and Britain over the illegal drug trade?
The Opium War
Which treaty ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Which empire did Japan defeat in the late 19th century, proving its strength?
The Qing Dynasty (China)
Which leader used nonviolent resistance to fight British rule in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which social class led most Latin American revolutions?
The Creoles
What was the result of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
Japan modernized and industrialized rapidly
What were the 3 things Germany was forced to accept in the Treaty of Versailles?
Minimize their military, pay reparations, and territorial losses
What was the economic effect of the Opium Wars on China?
China was forced into unequal treaties, losing control of trade
What was the name of the protest where Gandhi boycotted Salt
Salt March