Enlightenment
What is another way to describe "absolute power?"
When a leader has total control over everything in their country
What makes the Storming of the Bastille significant?
It marks the beginning of the French Revolution and is celebrated as France's Independence Day
What is another word for "city?"
Urban
How did the Belgians punish Congolese who failed to meet their rubber quotas?
The Belgians would cut a hand off the Congolese worker
How are the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment connected?
The Scientific Revolution, which emphasized reason and experimentation, led to new ways of thinking instead of accepting the Church's untested information
How did the guillotine ensure everyone could have an equal execution?
How did the Agricultural Revolution benefit England?
It increased food production which allowed for a growing population and led to the Industrial Revolution?
What was the significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884?
European leaders met to agree on how to divide Africa for colonization
Provide an example of a social contract that exists in America
- Speed limits
- Respecting others' property
- School rules ensure quality education experience
- Sport rules ensure a fair game
What caused the "Napoleon complex" (also known as short-man syndrome)?
France's enemy, England, spread misinformation about Napoleon to make him appear weak
How did urbanization impact European towns?
- Overcrowding cities
- Poor living conditions (lack of sanitation)
- Nearby factories contributed to pollution
How did European leaders justify to their people the need to colonize other parts of the world?
The leader promised their people that they would bring civilization and progress to regions that could be “left behind” without their help
How did Enlightened Despots rule?
They possessed absolute power but embraced Enlightenment ideas which led to reforms in education, religion, economy, law, etc.
What were the set of laws that Napoleon established? (The name and at least 2 aspects of French society it reformed)
- Name: Napoleonic Code
- Promoted education
- Established the roles of men and women
- Allowed freedom of religion
- Boasted the strong French economy
What is the difference between capitalism and socialism?
Capitalism encourages economic freedom where people can exchange goods and services without government interference while socialism encourages economic equality as the government controls how goods and services are exchanged
What caused the Sepoy Rebellion in India?
A new rifle used cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat which violated religious beliefs and the Indian soldiers rebelled
How does the United States reflect the ideas of the Enlightenment? (at least 3 connections)
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion (separation of Church & State)
- Equality
- Social Contract
Why did the common people of France Revolt against the governnment?
- 3rd Estate paid for all the taxes in French society
- 3rd Estate were starving to death
- King Louis XVI failed to provide aide
What is a nation where the Industrial Revolution take place today? Provide 2 connections to support your choice.
- Sample nation: Bangladesh
- Poor living conditions
- Low wages
- Child labor
- Overcrowded cities,
- Air pollution and poor health
What were the MAIN causes of World War I?
- Militarism (building up armies)
- Alliances (agreements to aide each other in war)
- Imperialism (taking over others to gain colonies)
- Nationalism (extreme loyalty to the nation)