American Revolution
Who was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? (American Colonies)
George Washington
Who was the king of France at the start of the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Britain
Which continent was almost entirely divided among European powers in the late 19th century?
Africa
One main cause of the American Revolution?
Taxation without representation.
Leader during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
Why was the Haitian Revolution significant?
It was the first successful slave revolt and inspired other uprisings around the world.
Name one invention from the Industrial Revolution.
Steam engine, cotton gin, spinning jenny
What was one reason European countries wanted colonies?
To get raw materials, new markets, increase wealth/power, spread Christianity.
Name one Enlightenment idea that influenced the revolution.
Natural rights, social contract, liberty
Name one cause of the French Revolution.
Debt, famine, inequality among social classes
Who were the two main leaders of the South American independence movements?
Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín
Name one effect of the Industrial Revolution on society.
Urbanization, building of factories, child labor, and a rise of the middle class.
Which country controlled India?
Britain
Which document formally declared independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Name the French document that guaranteed rights.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Name one way that enslaved or colonized people contributed to or participated in the revolutions.
Fighting in revolts or armies, supporting independence movements, organizing rebellions.
How did industrialization increase European colonialism?
Created need for raw materials and new markets.
One negative effect of European colonialism?
Exploitation of land/labor, loss of political independence, cultural suppression.
How did the American Revolution influence other revolutions?
Inspired French, Haitian, and Latin American revolutions; showed colonies could overthrow imperial rule
How did the French Revolution impact European politics?
It weakened monarchies and inspired nationalism across Europe.
Compare one cause of the Haitian Revolution and a Latin American revolution.
Haiti → slavery and oppression; Latin America → creole resentment of Spain
Explain one social problem caused by industrialization.
Poor working conditions, child labor, pollution, overcrowding, health hazards.
Name one way colonized people resisted European rule.
Armed revolts, protests, forming nationalist movements.