Haitian and Latin American Revolution
What was the main goal of the Haitian Revolution?
To abolish slavery and gain independence from French colonial rule.
What is one major factor that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
Access to coal and iron resources for energy and manufacturing
What was the steam engine used for during the Industrial Revolution?
It powered machines, trains, and ships, improving transportation and manufacturing
What were some NEGATIVE EFFECTS of Industrialization
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture.
How did the Agricultural Revolution lead to industrialization?
It increased food production, which supported a growing population and provided labor for factories.
Name one invention that improved textile production.
The spinning jenny and power loom!
What was one major social reform movement that arose during the Industrial Revolution?
The labor movement advocating for workers' rights and better working conditions
What College did Ms. Strojan attend?
SUNY Cortland
Name one significant outcome of the Latin American Revolutions.
The independence of various Latin American countries from European colonial powers
What role did transportation improvements play in industrialization?
They facilitated the movement of goods and resources, enhancing trade and production efficiency.
Who invented the Steam Engine?
James Watt
How did child labor laws change during the Industrial Revolution?
Laws were enacted to limit working hours and improve conditions for children.
Who was a famous leader of the South American independence movement?
Simón Bolívar.
Name ONE social classes involved in the Latin American Revolutions?
Creoles, Mestizos, Indigenous peoples, and Peninsulares.
Explain the turning point of industrialization!
People moving to cities for work in factories, represents a turning point as people are leaving work in rural areas to now work in these factories.
What system replaced the domestic system and how did it work?
The factory system: The use of interchangeable parts, first in gun-making, allowed for faster assembly and easier repairs. This led to mass production, where standardized parts were quickly assembled into finished products
How did education reform impact society during the Industrial Revolution?
It aimed to provide universal access to education, improving literacy and creating an educated workforce.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo!
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Haitian and Latin American Revolutions?
Enlightenment ideas promoted liberty, equality, and fraternity, encouraging revolutions against colonial rule.
Who created the seed drill?
Jethro Till
Describe the development of turnpikes!
To pay for new and improved roads, the Parliament had local governments create turnpikes, roads that required users to pay tolls. The tolls were used to pay for road repairs and upgrades. A pike was a barrier laid across the road that prevented people from using it until they paid
What other effects did education reforms have on England?
Reforms also led to the opening of colleges and universities
What year did the Haitian Revolution officially begin?
1791