Atlantic Revolutions
Name one of the three major Atlantic Revolutions
1. American
2. French
3. Haitian
What was the main thing made in factories?
textiles (fabric/clothes)
Which enlightenment thinker defined "separation of powers?"
Montesquieu
Who was the final king of France?
King Louis XVI
Name TWO hardships of workers.
1. injuries/accidents
2. children working
3. long hours
4. low wages
What is the government system where the king has sole power?
absolute monarchy
What was revolutionary about the French Revolution?
The French were the first Europeans to get rid of their absolute monarch and proclaimed universal rights.
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
Great Britain
What happened after the fall of Napoleon?
The Congress of Vienna
What was revolutionary about the Haitian Revolution?
In addition to becoming an independent nation, Haiti abolished slavery.
What was a BENEFIT of the Industrial Revolution?
1. cheaper goods
2. new employment opportunities
3. rising standards of living over time.
Define nationalism
extreme love for one's country and national identity
Who led the Latin American revolutions?
Name TWO problems with urbanization.
1. lacked adequate housing
2. lacked sanitation,
3. lacked public health infrastructure
What is the purpose of a text?
why the author wrote it AND the audience