Sci Rev/ The
Enlightenment
Enlightenment
French Revolution
Haitian Revolution
Latin American Revolution
First Industrial Revolution
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What is aboslutism?
Unlimited power in the hands of the king and his advisors. The ruler's power was not limited. Many monarchs justified their power through saying they were chosen by God to rule.
100
Provide one reason why the French Revolution occured.
1. Only one social class paid taxes
2. The Enlightenment promoted equality & rights
3. Economic crises, food shortages, and unemployment
100
Haiti (once called St. Domingue) was a colony of which European nation?
France
100
Which continent is most of Latin America?
South America
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Where did the industrial revolution begin?
England (1760)
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How did the Scientific Revolution cause tension in society?
Scientists began observing phenomena that clashed with the church's teachings. It caused people to stop believing that abusive kings were supported by God.
200
Why were other European monarchs involved with the French Revolution?
They feared revolution would spread across the continent.
200
Why was Haiti an important colony?
It exported sugar cane, a very lucrative ($$$) cash crop.
200
The Latin American Revolution was a movement towards independence. Which nation was Latin America trying to break away from?
Spain
200
Rich farmers made land private, pushing out poor farmers who relied on common land. This left many in search of jobs, so they flocked to cities and thus made them bigger. Which term best aligns with what is being described?
Land Enclosure Movement
Mechanization
Urbanization
urbanization
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The Enlightenment was a shift in thinking about life. What did most Enlightenment thinkers fight for? Give one idea.
education for all, freedom, individual rights.
300
How did some French Revolution leaders like Robespierre view the role of violence?
Some thought violence was justified (okay) because it was used for a good reason. However, most revolutionary leaders were just as bad or worse than the king with the abuse of power and violence.
300
What conditions did slaves face in Haiti? List at least two ideas.
1. Harvesting sugarcane is very labor-intensive. Slaves only lasted 2-3 years.
2. Brutal punishments included amputations, putting hot pepper in wounds, slow torture, hanging
300
Which social class led the Latin American Revolution? Provide details about this social class.
Creole (kree-ole)
They were ranked #2, held most of the wealth (mines/land), and were ethnically Spanish but born in Latin America.
300
Labor (workforce), Land (natural resources), and Capital make up this
factors of production (aka, making things in mass numbers!)
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What's the significance of the Enlightenment?
It inspired people to start revolutions, like the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and more.
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How did the French Revolution end?
The revolution was so chaotic and violent that Napoleon Bonaparte, a military leader, staged a coup and took control, establishing a dictatorship.
400
Why was the Haitian Revolution so significant?
It was the first successful rebellion led by those enslaved
400
Provide two reasons why the Creoles led the Latin American Revolution
1. Although the wealthiest, Creole trade profit was severely limited by Spanish government officials, the Peninsulares (#1)
2. The Creoles could sense discontentment from lower classes, and wanted to control the revolution to secure a powerful position in the revolution's aftermath.
3. Although Spanish citizens, Creoles felt resentful for being treated as second-class citizens. They had Latin American pride and wanted political control.
400
This was the first good (or industry) to be impacted by mechanization in England:
Textile (making cloth for clothing!)
500
When did the Enlightenment begin? (provide a century/timeframe)
17th century (1600s)
500
The French Revolution was over ten years. One stage was called the "Reign of Terror." How many people were murdered during this time?
Around 40,000
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The leader of the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint L’ouverture, created a constitution for Haiti that made slavery illegal (the first in the world!) However, what mistake did he write into the constitution?
He made himself governor for life, establishing a dictatorship in Haiti.
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Spain was weakened and too preoccupied to put down the rebellions in Latin America. Why was this?
France (Napoleon) took control of Spain, so Spain couldn't crush the rebellions in Latin America
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Which invention was critical for industrialization, and expanded the scope of where factories could be built?
the locomotive (could carry heavy loads & did not depend on waterways!)
