Colonization of the Americas
Age of Revolutions
Age of Imperialism
100
What American colony did the Portuguese control?
Brazil!
100
What country was the first to gain its independence in the Americas?
The United States
100
What regions did Europeans (and others!) begin taking control of during this time period? 1 point per correct answer!
Africa
Asia
Pacific
200
Which European country controlled Canada?
France!
200
Which country had the first successful slave rebellion?
Haiti
200
What country controlled India?
England!
300
How did European countries get rich during the Age of Colonization?
Trade and resources
300
What country did the Revolutions of 1848 begin in?
France
300
What country controlled the most land in Africa?
France!
400
What European country owned the most land in the Americas?
Spain!
400
During the French Revolution, who was overthrown?
The Monarchy (King and Queen)
400
What country dominated (had the most power) in Asia?
Japan!
500
What European country controlled a very small part of South America? (shown below)
The Netherlands / The Dutch
500
What device was used to chop people's heads off during the French Revolution?
the guillotine
500
What country took over several islands but no land in Africa?
The United States