American Revolution
What event is known as the “shot heard 'round the world”?
(Battle of Lexington & Concord)
Which estate in France paid all the taxes before the Revolution?
The Third Estate
What two products was Haiti supplying for the world as a French colony?
Sugar and coffee
What invention/system helped shift work from homes (domestic system) to factories?
Factory system.
How many pennies are in $5.50
550 pennies
What battle was the turning point of the American Revolution?
(Battle of Saratoga)
What document was created during the French Revolution to guarantee rights to all people of France?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
What role did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen play in the Haitian Revolution?
It gave rights to French citizens but did not apply to enslaved people in Haiti, which angered them and inspired the revolution.
What invention improved energy use and powered machines during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Why did colonists oppose British taxes like the Stamp Act?
Taxation without representation
What were two key reasons King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed?
Lavish spending and ignoring the needs of the starving people
Who led the Haitian Revolution, and what were his accomplishments?
Toussaint Louverture; he led enslaved people to overthrow the French and helped establish Haiti as the first Black republic.
What type of fuel was used to power steam engines and generate heat and electricity?
Coal
What is the name of the tiny plastic piece at the end of a shoelace?
An aglet
Describe the living conditions soldiers faced during the winter at Valley Forge.
Harsh weather, food shortages, disease
What was the Estates General, and why was it considered unfair?
It was an assembly where the First and Second Estates had more power than the Third Estate, even though the Third Estate made up most of the population
How did Napoleon damage the progress of freed slaves in Haiti?
He attempted to reintroduce slavery to fund his wars in Europe
What were working conditions like in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Poorly lit, cluttered, unsafe, low pay, long hours.
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What major battle led to the British surrender and American independence?
Battle of Yorktown, 1781
What were three major causes of the French Revolution mentioned in the notes?
Social inequality, economic crisis (France’s debt and food shortages), and Enlightenment ideas
What resistance factors contributed to France’s defeat in Haiti?
Maroonage, resistance tactics like poisoning and sabotage, tropical diseases, and Haiti’s geography.
How did the steam engine improve transportation?
It powered locomotives (trains) and steamboats, making travel and trade more efficient
A farmer has 15 sheep, and all but 9 run away. How many are left?
9 sheep