US Revolution
This country joined forces with the US in the revolutionary war. Providing needed resources like FLINT.
These people were at the top of the 3rd estate or middle class
Who are the Bourgeoisie?
A farming technique where farmers grow different crops each year.
What is the 4 crop rotation?
The right to vote.
What is Suffrage?
The people who oppose slavery?
What are abolitionists?
These battles marked the start of the great revolutionary war. April 19, 1775.
Lexington and Concord
The number 1 cause for the revolution in France?
What is hunger
This invention in 1856 changed the building landscape of industrialized countries. Is harder, lighter, and more durable than iron
What is steel?
This political party during this era wants to keep the old way of life and opposes changes.
What is conservatism?
The idea that it was the United States mission to extend west.
What is Manifest-Destiny?
This idea provides limit on power or control to the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the US government.
What is Separation of Powers?
a social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return. Ended during the French Revolution
Believed in Capitalism and a free market. Supply and Demand.
Who is Adam Smith?
The name of the Latin America military leader who led the battle for independence for Latin American against Spain.
Who is Bolivar?
Civil war battle. Over 50,000 Soldiers died. Site of one of the greatest speeches ever given.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
This document is quoted as saying," We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.."
Declaration of Independence
This device was used during the Reign of Terror where over 40,000 people died including the king and queen.
What is a guillotine?
This inventor created the first incandescent lamp or lightbulb. Allowing factories to operate after dark.
Who is Thomas Edison?
The group of people who opposed change and supported the King during the 1830 French Revolution?
Who are the Ultraroyalists?
Domination of one country over another.
What is imperialism?
A revolutionary system of government where power is divided between national and state governments.
What is a federal republic?
French general was described, "he was like an expert chess player, with the human race for an opponent, which he proposed to checkmate."
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
a name for a organization that was created during this era due to an increase in factory jobs and the need for workers to bargain with their bosses for better wages, safety, and working conditions.
What are Labor Unions?
This Victor Hugo French novel shows what life was like for real French people. The struggles of France during the 1830's. Today it is shown in plays and a movie.
What is Les Miserables?
This Belgium King caused the start of the "scramble for Africa" Killing the people of Congo over rubber.