Atlantic Revolutions
Industrialization
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100
This North American colony declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
United States of America
100
What is an assembly line?
A production process that breaks the manufacture of a good into steps that are completed in a pre-defined sequence.
100
What south asian country did Britain rule over from 1858-1947?
India
100
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
100
What species of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish
200
What intellectual movement caused people to consider new forms of government and humans rights? This inspired numerous revolutions.
The Englightenment
200
What is urbanization?
The growth of cities and the migration of people to them.
200
What does Nationalism mean?
An intense loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to one's nation, often at the expense of other countries.
200
What US state has the most shark attacks?
Florida
200
What is the most common letter in the English language?
E
300
This nation was the site of the only successful slave revolt in modern history, breaking free from French rule in 1804.
Haiti
300
Where did industrialization begin?
Great Britain
300
What was the name of the conference which took place in 1884 to divide Africa among European powers?
Berlin Conference
300
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific
300
What does mercantilism mean?
A type of economy which focuses on extracting raw materials from colonies and sending them back to the mother country. Focuses on maximizing exports and minimizing imports
400
Name of the French General who became Emperor at the end of the French Revolution.
Napoleon
400
Where did industrialization first spread?
Western Europe (Germany, France, Belgium, etc.)
400
This refers to the 19th century idea that certain people or ethnic groups are superior to others. Root of modern racism.
Social Darwinism
400
What continent is Israel in?
Asia
400
How many months have 28 days?
All 12
500
This device was used to execute numerous members of the French aristocracy and monarchy during the revolution.
Guillotine
500
What made Great Britain an ideal place for industrialization to start?
An abundance of coal, a stable government, ideal geography (flat land, easy access to rivers and the ocean)
500
Name two causes of New Imperialism?
Name one of the following:
Industrial Revolution
Nationalism
Social Darwinism
Christianity/Spread Religion
New Innovations/Inventions
500
What is the science of map-making called?
Cartography
500
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
600
A cause of many revolutions, this refers to the rank of individuals or groups within a society.
Social Hierarchy
600
Name a device which improved communication during the industrial revolution.
Telephone
Telegraph
Railroad
600
What was the name of the railroad which greatly contributed to Russia's expansion across Asia?
Trans-Siberian Railroad
600
Name the top three most populous countries (you must get them all correct!)
1. China
2. India
3. United States
600
In what decade was Dunbar HS founded?
1910s (founded 1919) as an elementary school
1940 as a high school
700
What was the name of the prominent leader of the Latin American Revolutions?
Simon Bolivar
700
How is the Haitian Revolution related to the French Revolution?
Haiti was a colony of France, and was inspired by the enlightenment ideals and the success of the French Revolution.
700
Why did China lose the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)?
Japan industrialized and had advanced weaponry, while China had not industrialized.
700
What is the smallest country in the World?
Vatican City
700
How many Oscars did Titanic win in 1997? (must guess within 1)
11