Define the Term
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
American Revolution
French Revolution
100
Colony
A territory that is ruled by another country and is usually very far from the ruling country.
100
What was one scientific advancement between the mid-1500s through the mid-1600s?
1543 1st manual was produced showing detailed photos of the human body Discovered the human heart works like a pump Late 1600s proved matter was not just made of air, water, earth, and fire but a more complex combination of chemicals—this became the foundation of modern chemistry
100
Who were the Luddites?
Attacked factories and owners believing that the use of machines would contribute to high unemployment and low wages.
100
American colonists were on their way to America from Great Britain. While on the ship, they decided to write rules to govern themselves. Why did they do this, and what were the rules called?
Because Britain was too far away to rely on for guidance/Mayflower (name of their boat) Compact
100
List 2 of the reasons the French Revolution began.
France also had war debts from the French and Indian War People were being taxed Food shortage People wanted to be represented in the government The National Assembly formed and met to write their own constitution—the King sent troops to break up the meeting
200
Natural rights
People possess certain rights when they are born; the rights to life, liberty, and property.
200
What was one scientific advancement between the mid-1500s through the mid-1600s?
1543 1st manual was produced showing detailed photos of the human body Discovered the human heart works like a pump Late 1600s proved matter was not just made of air, water, earth, and fire but a more complex combination of chemicals—this became the foundation of modern chemistry
200
What began the Industrial Revolution (1st step)?
Prior to the 1700s people spent their time getting food and shelter Beginning around 1700 new advances in farming made food production more efficient Started studying farming as a science Farming became more profitable and land owners began buying small farms to combine into large pieces of land
200
Winning the French and Indian War caused Great Britain to take what action against the colonists?
Stamp Act (taxes on the colonists). They needed money to pay for the war and to cover the costs of ruling the new lands they conquered.
200
When the National Assembly formed and met to write their own constitution, the King sent troops to break up the meeting. What did the French do in response to this?
July 14th French citizens stormed Bastille The revolt spread across the country ending the power to rule France without the consent of the people
300
Natural Laws
The patterns that control the behavior of the universe.
300
How did people realize that spontaneous generation was not true?
Von Leeuwenhoek invented a powerful microscope to look at his fabrics, and saw the small bugs and bacteria. He realized that the small bugs laid eggs that later hatched.
300
What was the second and third steps in the Industrial Revolution?
Food is more widely available Population almost doubled from 1700-1800
300
What did colonists do in response to the Stamp Act?
Boycotted British goods.
300
Double Jeopardy!!! Make a wager.
What was the “Reign of Terror?”
400
Napoleonic Code
A set of laws that protected individual liberty, the right to work, property rights, and the rights to one’s own opinions.
400
Was Galileo's theory of the universe widely accepted in Europe?
No, it went against what the Roman Catholic Church was teaching, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment in his home.
400
What were the 4th and 5th steps in the Industrial Revolution?
Demand for goods increased such as, textiles: woven or knitted cloth used to make clothing blankets, and other goods Better ways were needed to produce goods
400
Double Jeopardy!!! Make a wager.
What was the Boston Tea Party, and why did it happen?
400
Robespierre and the Jacobins did many bad things, including arrested around 300,000 and killed 17,000+ people who opposed them. What were 2 of the good things they accomplished?
Authorized free schooling for ALL children Created a tax system based on income Created laws to protect from high prices Tried to end slavery Created a citizens army to defend from invaders
500
Enlightenment
The belief that science and natural laws brings individuals and society to a more enlightened state.
500
What did Galileo realize by looking through his telescope that was not known before?
That the Earth was not the center of the universe, but everything revolved around the Sun.
500
What were the last 2 steps in the Industrial Revolution?
New machines=New factories: large buildings in which many workers worked at the same time Merchants who made other products began developing new machines and creating new products.
500
Why did the Revolutionary War start, and how did it end?
Due to the Coercive/Intolerable Acts (British took away Americans' rights). It ended by America declaring their freedom and independence.
500
After Robespierre was executed, the French tried to create their own constitution and government, which didn't work as well as they had hoped. After 10 years of revolution they wanted a strong leader. Who did they turn to, and what was one of his accomplishments?
Napoleon Bonaparte. By 1812 he controlled most of Europe, including present-day Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. Built roads, schools, business/industry, and cut prices.
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