Absolute Monarchs believed in the theory of _____________________________. This is the idea that God created the monarchy and the monarch acted as God's representative on earth.
What is divine right.
100
This influential French writer wrote about the idea of Separation of Powers.
Who is Baron de Montesquieu
100
This is the belief that your greatest loyalty should not be to a king or an empire but to a nation of people who share a common culture and history.
What is Nationalism.
100
What are the factors for The Industrial Revolution starting in Britain first?
Britain had a large work force, expanding economy, natural resources and political stability.
100
King Louis XIV built this palace, as a symbol of his opulence. However, it plunged France into debt.
What is the palace of Versailles.
200
This famous King of France is a perfect example of an absolute Monarch in Europe.
Who is Louis XIV..The Sun God.
200
Why did American colonists become outraged with the English Parliament?
Parliament continually passed 'acts'. For example, The Stamp Act. This required the colonists to pay taxes directly to the British government.
200
This group favored drastic changes in society to extend democracy to all people. They believed that governments should practice the ideals of the French Revolution-liberty, equality and brotherhood.
Who are the radicals.
200
This industry was the first to become popular and widespread in the United States during The Industrial Revolution.
What is the textile industry.
200
This English writer and thinker wrote about our natural rights: life, liberty and property. These ideas were fundamental to the US Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Locke
300
How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of Modern Europe?
What is by ending religious wars, recognizing Europe as collection of independent states and establishing a modern way of negotiating.
300
Why were the American colonists able to achieve victory in the American Revolution?
They had stronger motivation; British mistakes of overconfidence; British weary of taxes and help from European allies.
300
What is the name of the leader who united Germany?
Who is Otto von Bismarck.
300
This belief stated that Americans had the right and it was their duty to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
What is Manifest Destiny.
300
What major document in American History protects our basic rights such as freedom of speech, press, assembly and religion? Many of these rights had been advocated by the thinkers like; Voltaire, Rousseau and Locke.
What is The Bill of Rights.
400
How did Peter the Great try to westernize Russia?
What is by starting Russia's first newspaper; raised women's status; ordered nobles to wear western fashions and promoted education. He was also adamant on creating a warm water port.
400
How did Louis XVI's weak leadership contribute to the growing crisis in France?
He let political problems and mounting debt get out of hand.
400
What are the elements of Romanticism?
What is emotions, mysterious, supernatural, untamed nature, democracy, common people, radical change..etc..
400
In this economic theory, the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all.
What is socialism.
400
This prison was a symbol of the royal abuse occurring in France. It was stormed by a mob of people on the morning of July 14, 1789.
What is The Bastille.
500
How did the English Parliament try to limit the power of the English monarchy?
They drafted the English Bill of Rights and asked the monarchy to rule as partners with the Parliament.
500
What steps did Napoleon take to create an empire in Europe?
He conquered much of Europe and put members of his family on the thrones of several nations.
500
How successful were the revolts of 1848?
The revolts were a failure. By 1849 the conservatives had regained control and Europe was back to pre-1848 status.
500
Why did workers join together in unions?
They wanted to bargain together for better working conditions and higher wages.
500
What American invention aided the British textile industry?