Revolution Jeopardy

Causes of Revolution

100

The Haitian Revolution began when Napoleon tried to bring back slavery and enslave the people of Haiti which caused anger amongst many Haitians. Which cause of revolution is this?

Mass Frustration 

200

During the Arab Spring, citizens of many Middle Eastern countries had similar goals and organized around them on social media. Which cause of revolution is this?

Shared Motivation 

300

The harvest failure that led to starvation in France before the Revolution led to major problems for the country. Which cause of revolution is this?

State Crisis 

400

Statistically which type of revolution is more successful?

Peaceful Revolution

500

In the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers were an example of which cause of motivation?

Dissident Elites

French Revolution Review

100

These were the leaders of France before the Revolution. Must include both!

King Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette 

200

Fill in the Blanks: Robespierre's time in charge was known as the 1.)_______________ where he killed people using the 2.)________________.

1. Reign of Terror 

2. Guillotine 

300

What was the Estates System?

The class system in France where people were stuck in whatever class they were born in

400

What was one thing Napoleon did as leader?

- Expanded France's power

- Brought back slaver to the French colonies

- Created the Napoleonic Code

- Went after freedom of the press

500

What did the Third Estate swear to after the King ignored their problems? Looking for the name of the document they swore to.

Tennis Court Oath

Vocab Terms

100

What does liberty mean?

Freedom 

200

The Third Estate wanted liberty, equality & __________ which meant unity.

Fraternity 

300

The richer members of the Third Estate were called what?

Bourgeoisie  

400

Napoleon's rise to power led to a stronger feeling of _______________ in France, meaning an extreme love for one's country.

Nationalism 

500

How did the Enlightenment influence revolutions?

Philosophers questioned the government which led to people rebelling against those governments.

Other Revolutions

100

This revolution was about the King of England enforcing taxes on his colonies without giving them representation in government. 

American Revolution 

200

This revolution was a successful slave rebellion against France's leader Napoleon.

The Haitian Revolution 

300

The Nicaraguan Revolution & Iranian Revolution both occurred when the people rose up against their leader who had total control and did not protect the people's rights. What is the title for that kind of leader?

Dictator 

400

Revolutions in Libya, Syria and Egypt all took place around the same time thanks to social media. What region did these revolutions take place in?

Middle East

500

Many revolutions, including the Chinese Revolution, Russian Revolution and Cuban Revolution were not only political but also social. What is a social revolution?

Change in culture or economic practices