Global Review
Define Imperialism.
One country taking over or controlling another for the sake of economic or political gain.
Toussaint L'Ouverture was famous for leading an independence movement in this country?
Haiti.
This holiday in Mexico celebrates the lives of deceased loved ones, often with altars and sugar skulls?
Day of the Dead
Why were the early days of history called the Dark Ages?
Because there were so many knights.
Many of the revolutions in western Europe were inspired by this movement that encouraged new ways of thinking and the challenging of traditional beliefs
The Enlightenment
This man was nicknamed "The Liberator" for leading the Latin American independence from Spain.
Simon Bolivar
Besides turkey, this is the most commonly eaten meat on Thanksgiving day?
Ham.
How was the Roman Empire cut in half?
With a pair of Caesars.
This British report exposed to the world, the harsh realities of child labor during the Industrial Revolution.
Sadler Report
This leader of the radical Jacobins was known for leading the Reign of Terror were many people were executed.
Maximillian Robespierre
This national holiday in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday of every September.
Labor Day
What do Alexander the Great and Kermit the Frog have in common?
Same middle name.
Please explain one positive and one negative that came out of the Industrial Revolution.
Positives = innovation, new technologies, higher standards of living, more job opportunities, etc.
Negatives = child labor, little regulation, poor working conditions, economic inequality, etc.
This monarch traveled to western Europe, returned home and began trying to "westernize" Russia.
Before it was called Memorial Day, this holiday was called what?
Decoration Day
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?