American Revolution
What event marked the official start of armed conflict between British colonists and British troops?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Which revolutionary leader is known for liberating multiple South American countries from Spanish rule?
Simón Bolívar
What invention by James Watt dramatically improved industrial manufacturing?
Steam Engine
What nickname was Louis XIV known by
The "Sun King"
In which country did Peter the Great rule?
Russia
This document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, declared the 13 colonies' independence from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence?
In what year did Mexico declare independence from Spain?
1810
In which country did the Industrial Revolution first begin?
Great Britain
In which famous palace did Louis XIV reside?
Palace of Versailles
Capital city Peter the Great founded
St. Petersburg
Name the general who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution
George Washington
Name the key figure who led Haiti's successful slave rebellion and independence movement
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Name two major social changes caused by the Industrial Revolution
Urbanization and Rise of the working class
How long did Louis XIV reign?
72 years (1643-1715)
Major European city Peter visited to learn Western technologies
Amsterdam
This treaty, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris
What was the primary motivation behind most Latin American independence movements?
Resistance to Spanish colonial rule and desire for self-governance
Describe the impact of textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution
The transformation of production from hand tools to machines
Describe Louis XIV's approach to centralized government
Absolute monarchy and consolidation of royal power
Key reform Peter implemented to modernize Russia
Westernization of Russian culture
Describe the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution
The final major battle that effectively ended British military resistance
Explain the broader geopolitical context of Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century
The weakening of Spanish imperial power and inspiration from Enlightenment ideals
Explain how the Industrial Revolution changed economic and social structures globally
The shift from agricultural to industrial economies and mass production
Explain Louis XIV's impact on French culture and European politics
Establishing France as the dominant European power and promoting arts and culture
Significant war Peter fought to expand Russian territory
Great Northern War