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Which political change resulted from the English Civil War, England's Glorious Revolution, & the Adoption of English Bill of Rights? A. The English monarchy was abolished. B. direct democracy was created in England. C. England established a constitutional monarchy. D. absolute monarch was invited to invade England.
C. England established a constitutional monarchy.
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Money available for investment
Capital
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Could power machines automatically and led to the development of moving vehicles
Steam engine
100
One characteristic of an absolute monarchy includes — A. the glorification of the nation by all citizens B. a sharing of power between a ruler and a parliament C. centralized control of all political processes by the ruler D. an elected representative body for passage of legislation
C. centralized control of all political processes by the ruler
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One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries — A. the citizens gained more political rights B. the wealth of Catholic Church increased C. the revolution produced a new social order D. the kings were able to maintain absolute power
A. the citizens gained more political rights
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Led the movement for Mexico's Independence from Spain
Miguel Hidalgo
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King Louis 16th & Marie Antoinette were beheaded along with several others during the
Reign of Terror
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Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights. . . . The aim of all political association is the preservation of natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. —Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 Which political philosopher is the likely origin for the ideas included in the excerpt? A. Thomas Hobbes B. John Locke C. Charles de Montesquieu D. Voltaire
B. John Locke
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The political revolutions of this era would not have been possible without — A. the use of non-violent strategies B. the support of the common people C. the permission of the monarchy D. the support of the aristocracy
B. the support of the common people
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The Industrial Revolution started in this industry
Textile
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What is The Enlightenment philosophers inspired later political revolution because of their support for — A. mercantilism B. natural rights C. imperialist policies D. divine right of kings
B. natural rights
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How was Simón Bolívar influenced by the American and French Revolutions? A. He wrote a Declaration of Rights for Latin American countries ruled by France. B. He observed the American Revolution's successes and brought democracy to Cuba. C. He adopted Enlightenment ideals and began revolutions against Spanish authority. D. He fought in the French Revolution and returned to Mexico to lead a revolution himself.
C. He adopted Enlightenment ideals and began revolutions against Spanish authority.
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Following the defeat of Napoleon, European powers came together at the Congress of Vienna in order to — A. restore a balance of power in Europe B. return the French monarch to the throne C. support the creation of a united German territory D. establish democratic governments throughout Europe
A. restore a balance of power in Europe
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What was the European response to the rise and fall of Napoleon’s empire helped to spread the idea of — A. nationalism B. human rights C. freedom of the press D. constitutional government
A. Nationalism
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According to Thomas Hobbes, the social contract involved an exchange of rights for — A. a promise of shared economic prosperity B. the commitment of a ruler to be considerate C. the stability of a strong central government D. a guarantee for the protection of individual rights
C. the stability of a strong central government
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Mid-nineteenth century movement that rejected romanticism and sought to portray lower and middle class life as it actually was
Realism
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Names of the different classes in France prior to the Revolution
1st, 2nd, & 3rd estates
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Which of the following most contributed to start of the French Revolution? A. Rapid growth in the numbers of people in the Third Estate B. Disagreements over the use of enslaved people as workers C. Passage of legislation that created a monopoly for tea companies D. Rise of a middle class that lacked political representation in government
D. Rise of a middle class that lacked political representation in government
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reduced the amount of work needed to produce yarn, with worker able to work eight or more spools at once
Spinning Jenny
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Which legal precedent was established in England when King John signed the Magna Carta? A. Judges may not impose cruel punishments. B. No leader may be above the law of the land. C. Individuals accused of a crime have a right to bail. D. The chief executive has the right to veto legislation.
B. No leader may be above the law of the land.
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In what way did the Enlightenment further the development of democratic-republican government? A. Many Enlightenment philosophers argued for violent revolutions. B. Enlightenment thinkers supported the advances made by absolute monarchs. C. New ideas about individual rights were introduced during the Enlightenment. D. The power of the Catholic Church was strengthened in response to Enlightenment ideas.
C. New ideas about individual rights were introduced during the Enlightenment.
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How did the defeat of Spain and Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars help to bring about political changes in Latin America? A. It made Napoleon the ruler of Latin America. B. It provided Latin Americans the opportunity to rebel. C. It allowed the British to establish colonies in Latin America. D. It meant that French laws were applied to the Latin American colonies.
B. It provided Latin Americans the opportunity to rebel.
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Often referred to at the "white slaves" of the Industrial Revolution?
Britain's child workers
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How did the ideas of Enlightenment philosophes, such as the separation of powers, influence the political revolutions of the eighteenth century? A. The ideas became the focus of debates between monarchs and parliaments. B. The ideas were used to create a series of slogans and mottos to rally the troops. C. The ideas were used by monarchs to argue against the changes made by revolutionary leaders. D. The ideas became incorporated into constitutional documents produced during the revolutions.
B. The ideas were used to create a series of slogans and mottos to rally the troops.
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Montesquieu’s ideas influenced early leaders of the United States to create a government characterized by — A. an amendment process B. a separation of powers C. political rights for women D. a powerful executive branch
B. a separation of powers
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