Nationalism
This 19th-century movement emphasized strong loyalty to one's nation, culture, and shared identity, often driving unification or independence efforts
What is nationalism
This former enslaved man became a brilliant military leader and the central figure of the Haitian Revolution, fighting for independence before being captured by the French
Who was Toussaint L'ouverture
This 19th-century artistic and literary movement celebrated emotion, imagination, nature, individualism, and often dramatic or heroic themes, reacting against strict rationalism
What is romanticism
This Prussian statesman, known as the "Iron Chancellor," used clever diplomacy and wars to unify the German
Who is Otto von Bismarck
Haiti fought for (and eventually won) its independence from this European colonial power in the early 1800s
What is France (Haiti was a colony of France.)
This later 19th-century movement in art and literature focused on depicting everyday life, ordinary people, and social realities as accurately and truthfully as possible, often highlighting hardships
What is realism
After unifying Germany, this newly powerful nation became a rival to this western European country, leading to long-term tensions
What is France
This highly profitable cash crop (along with coffee) made Haiti’s predecessor colony one of the wealthiest in the world under French rule, thanks to enslaved labor.
What is sugar (Or: What is sugar/coffee production)
General of Mexico and led them against the annexation of Texas in 1836
In this 1870–1871 conflict, France was decisively defeated by Prussia and its German allies, paving the way for German unification
What is the Franco-Prussian war
This Venezuelan-born leader, often called "El Libertador," led military campaigns that helped several South American countries gain independence from colonial rule
Who was Simon Bolivar
Involved in the Battle of the Alamo; became a historical figure frontiersman known for his raccoon cap
Who was Davy Crockett
Conflicts like the wars of German unification and the Franco-Prussian War were heading toward this major 20th-century event involving much of Europe and the world
What is World War I
Much of Latin America in the early 19th century was under the colonial control of this European empire and fought revolutions to break free
What is Spain (Latin America was a colony of Spain and wanted freedom from Spain)
United States President at the time of the Battle of the Alamo
Who was James Monroe