Hatian Revolution
Who was Toussaint Louverture?
A former enslaved man who became the leader of the Haitian Revolution.
What is crop rotation?
A system of rotating crops in a field to maintain soil fertility.
What is the Spinning Jenny used for?
Spinning multiple threads into yarn at once in the textile industry.
What year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
Who was the dictator overthrown during the Cuban Revolution?
Fulgencio Batista
What Enlightenment ideals inspired the Haitian Revolution?
Liberty, equality, and fraternity.
What was the Enclosure Movement?
The consolidation of small farms into larger ones, often displacing small farmers.
Name one cause of the Industrial Revolution
Development of new farming techniques.
What were the main slogans of the French Revolution?
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
What role did the French Revolution play in Haiti’s rebellion?
It inspired enslaved people in Saint-Domingue to demand freedom and rights.
Name one technological advancement from the Agrarian Revolution.
Jethro Tull’s seed drill.
What is meant by urbanization in this context?
The movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of industrial jobs.
What document was issued in 1789 promoting equality?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
What is meant by “No Taxation Without Representation”?
Colonists should not be taxed by the British without having political representation in Parliament.
What was the impact of Napoleon’s policies on Haiti?
His attempt to reinstate slavery reignited rebellion and led to Haiti’s independence.
What is the difference between the Neolithic and 17th-century Agrarian Revolutions?
The Neolithic was the first shift to farming; the 17th-century one introduced modern methods like crop rotation and machinery.
What is the relationship between agriculture and industry during this time?
Increased farm efficiency led to surplus labor that moved into industrial jobs.
What social groups were destabilized by the French Revolution?
The aristocracy, bourgeoisie, peasants, and enslaved people in colonies.
What was the role of Fidel Castro in Cuba’s revolution?
He led the insurrection against Batista and established a communist regime.
How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man influence the Haitian people?
It promised freedom and equality, motivating both free people of color and the enslaved to fight for their rights.
How did the Agrarian Revolution lead to the Industrial Revolution?
It increased food production, freeing up labor and boosting population, which supported industrial growth.
Name one effect of the Industrial Revolution on society.
Rapid urban growth and social changes, including worker displacement.
How did the Revolution in France affect its colonies in the Caribbean?
It encouraged uprisings and demands for rights and helped trigger the Haitian Revolution.
Name two causes of the American Revolution.
British taxation policies and lack of colonial representation in Parliament.