French Revolution
What event is commonly seen as the start of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
What invention is credited with starting the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine
What is colonization?
Control over foreign lands
What was the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What were the two main opposing ideologies during the Cold War?
Capitalism vs. Communism
Who was the leader of the French Revolution during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
Name one major social change that occurred due to the Industrial Revolution.
Rise of middle class
Name one country that gained independence after World War II.
India
Name one consequence of World War I.
Treaty of Versailles
Name one key event during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Soviet missiles in Cuba
What were the three estates in French society before the revolution?
Clergy, nobility, commoners
How did the Industrial Revolution affect urbanization?
Growth of cities
What were the motivations for European colonization in Africa?
Resources, markets, power
What event triggered the start of World War II?
Invasion of Poland
What was the purpose of NATO?
Military alliance for defense
Explain the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Equal rights for men
What were the working conditions like in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Long hours, low pay, unsafe
Describe the process of decolonization in India.
Nonviolent protests, British withdrawal
Explain the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II.
Turning point on Eastern Front
Describe the significance of the Berlin Wall.
Symbol of division in Europe
Discuss the impact of the French Revolution on Europe.
Spread of democracy; fall of monarchies,
Explain the economic impact of the Industrial Revolution on global trade.
Boosted global trade and production
Compare the decolonization movements in Africa and Asia.
Asia—negotiation; Africa—resistance
U.S. and USSR as superpowers
Analyze the effects of the Cold War on modern international relations.
Tension, proxy wars, arms race