Unit 1
What is the age of revolution?
The Age of Revolution was a period in the late 1700s and early 1800s when countries around the world fought for independence and rights.
What are revolutions?
Revolutions are changes in a government where people replace the existing system with a new one.
What is a Democracy?
A democracy is a system of government where the people have the power to make decisions by voting.
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the illegal use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit people for labor against their will.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A constitutional monarchy is a system of government where the king or queen is the head of state but the power is held by the parliament which a prime minister leads.
Who were famous people that made scientific advancements in the age of revolution?
Nicolaus Copernicus & Galileo Galilei
Why did the American Revolution start?
The American Revolution started because the Americans were angry about British taxes and no representation.
What is a Dictatorship?
A dictatorship is a system of government where one person or a small group has complete control.
When did the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade start?
THE 16TH CENTURY. NOT THE 14TH
The French Revolution inspired the Haitian Revolution
Which 2 major revolutions helped start the Age of Revolution?
The American Revolution and the French Revolution
Who won the Chinese revolution?
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led by Mao Zedong
What is a Republic?
A republic is a system of government where the people elect representatives to make laws on their behalf.
What are some social effects of Human Trafficking?
- Isolation from family and friends
- Difficulty trusting other people
- Loneliness and fear
- Problems rebuilding relationships
What caused the age of revolution?
It was caused by new political philosophies, crippling economic crises, and social shifts.
when did the last revolution end in the age of revolution?
1849
What was a major result of the Haitian Revolution for enslaved people?
It led to the abolition of slavery in Haiti and the creation of the first independent Black republic in 1804.
What is Socialism?
Socialism is a system where the government owns major resources to share wealth more equally among people.
What is The Triangular Trade System?
What are long term effects of slavery?
- Racial inequality
- discrimination
- poverty
- social injustice
- unequal opportunities
How did Enlightenment ideas influence revolutions during the Age of Revolution?
Enlightenment ideas promoted freedom, equality, and natural rights.
How did the outcomes of the French Revolution influence political systems in Europe after it ended?
It spread ideas of equality and citizenship which encouraged other revolutions.
What is an Anarchy?
Anarchy is a situation where there is no government so society has no official leaders or laws controlling it.
What is the Laws and International Agreements Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)
Passed in the United States in 2000 to Help prevent trafficking, Protect victims, Punishes traffickers, and Provides support services for victims.
What is the Palermo Protocol?
It's an International agreement created by the United Nations to promote laws against trafficking.