Definitions
Representatives elected by the people
Democracy
True or false: The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a revolution for independence from Spain.
False!
What is the "birthplace of Democracy?"
Athens, Greece
Single person who takes power by force
Dictatorship
Name one cause of the Mexican Revolution.
Possible answers:
1. Porfirio Diaz forced Mexicans into supporting him by stealing the election
2. Diaz stole the land and rights from the Mexican people.
Describe what Athenians valued.
Athenians valued democracy, education, and creativity.
A cultural movement that was a rebirth of Ancient Greek ideas
The Renaissance
True or false: During revolutions, many people lose their homes, their money, their resources and their loved ones.
True!
Besides democracy, name one other influential aspect of Greek culture that his diffused into American culture.
Possible answers: The Olympic Games, architecture
cultural diffusion
Organize these events in order:
A - Cuba revolts against Spain
B - Spain colonizes Cuba
C- Cuba becomes independent
D - U.S.A. declares war on Spain
B, A, D, C
What is the most influential cultural trait that diffused from Ancient Greece to modern culture?
Democratic government
Trait of a limited government: the ability to spend your money the way you want it to
Economic freedom
What was the major effect of the Mexican Revolution, after the Mexican people successfully overthrew their government?
Constitution for a limited government
Describe what Ancient Sparta valued.