Enlightenment
What philosopher is known for the idea of natural rights, influencing the American Revolution?
Who is John Locke?
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
What was the primary source of energy that powered the Industrial Revolution?
What is coal?
King ____ of Belgium oversaw colonization of the _____ in Africa
Leopold, Congo
Which Enlightenment thinker argued for the separation of powers in government?
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
What document was adopted during the French Revolution that proclaimed the rights of citizens?
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
Name one major invention that significantly advanced textile production during the Industrial Revolution.
What is the steam engine?
Name one significant reason European nations pursued imperialism in Africa during the late 19th century.
Desire for new markets and resources, spreading civilization, technology, power
Who wrote "The Social Contract," promoting the idea of general will?
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
How did the French Revolution influence Saint Domingue.
The Enlightenment ideas and push to abolish slavery led to the people of Saint Domingue having their own revolution
How did the Industrial Revolution affect urbanization in Europe?
It led to rapid urban growth as people moved to cities for factory jobs.
What was the name of the rebellion led by the Indian soldiers?
The Sepoy Rebellion
How did Enlightenment ideas contribute to the democratic revolutions in Europe and the Americas?
They promoted concepts of liberty, equality, and government by consent, inspiring revolutions.
What was the significance of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?
It was a period of political purges that aimed to eliminate perceived enemies of the revolution.
+ cheaper products, more jobs, healthcare, unions, growth of cities, etc
- pollution, child labor, poor working conditions, overcrowding in cities, etc
How did Britain expand their sphere of influence in China?
Bonus: what was the resistance to this called?
Opium from India/Opium Wars
Bonus: Boxer Rebellion
What was the role of Simón Bolívar in the context of Enlightenment ideas and Latin American independence?
He applied Enlightenment principles to advocate for independence and unity in Latin America.
What was the impact of Napoleon's rise to power on the outcomes of the French Revolution?
He established an empire, centralizing authority, and spreading revolutionary ideals across Europe.
Why did the Industrial Revolution start in England?
Iron and coal, rivers, government invested in innovation, colonies
What is the main idea of the White Man's Burden?