The Enlightenment
What did Enlightenment Thinkers challenge the most?
Absolute Monarchy and/or the power of the Church
What event began the French Revolution in 1789?
Storming of the Bastille
Which empire was known as “the empire on which the sun never sets”?
The British Empire
What event sparked World War I in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What style of music symbolized freedom and creativity in the 1920s?
Jazz
What was one major effect of Enlightenment ideas on Revolutions?
Democracy and calls for equality
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
What was the main goal of imperialism in the 1800s?
To gain resources, markets (economic benefits), and global influence
Name TWO countries from the Allied Powers.
France / Britain / Russian Empire / U.S.
What are three ingredients in guacamole?
How did Enlightenment ideas conflict with traditional European empires and monarchies?
Promoted individual liberty over royal authority
Which document declared “All men are created equal”?
U.S. Declaration of Independence
What policy did the British use in India to maintain control by exploiting divisions?
Divide and rule
What new technology changed the nature of WWI combat?
Machine guns, tanks, poison gas, airplanes
What was the ban on alcohol production and sale called? (Spelling Counts)
Prohibition
Who wrote The Social Contract?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What South American leader is known as “The Liberator”?
Simón Bolívar
What was one effect of imperialism on colonized regions?
Economic exploitation and cultural suppression
What was the main goal of the Treaty of Versailles?
To punish the Central Powers and prevent future wars
What’s the world’s most consumed beverage after water?
Tea
Which Enlightenment thinker argued that all people have “natural rights”?
John Locke
What common idea connected the American, French, and Latin American revolutions?
Desire for liberty and equality
How did imperial competition among European powers contribute to World War I?
It created rivalries, tension, and competition for colonies
Why did the Treaty of Versailles help lead to WWII?
It caused resentment and economic hardship; no one was happy at the end of the war
What is the most widely spoken language on Earth?
English