The American Revolution
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
What new idea did Enlightenment thinkers challenge regarding kings?
Divine right
Who invented the telescope, challenging the Church's view of the universe?
Galileo Galilei
Which continent was mostly affected by European imperialism during the 1800s?
Africa
What document declared the independence of the American colonies?
The Declaration of Independence
Which estate in France was most burdened by taxes?
The 3rd Estate (common people)
What idea did the Enlightenment propose about government’s role?
The social contract
What invention in the Industrial Revolution revolutionized transportation?
The steam engine
Which European country started the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s?
Britain
What was the main reason colonists were angry at Britain, leading to the American Revolution?
"No taxation without representation!"
Who became the leader of France after the Revolution, taking control as Emperor?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What term describes the idea that people have natural rights?
Natural rights
Which scientist discovered the laws of motion and gravity?
Isaac Newton
What new class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
The working class
Which countries helped the American colonies win the revolution?
France and Spain
What document, written during the French Revolution, declared rights for all men?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
What major conflict did Enlightenment ideas contribute to across the world?
The French Revolution and later democratic movements
Which revolution led to the mass production of goods using factories and steam engines?
The Industrial Revolution
What were the main goals of European imperialism in the 1800s?
To acquire raw materials and new markets
What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?
The U.S. Constitution (1789)
What happened to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the Reign of Terror?
They were executed by guillotine.
What idea from the Enlightenment influenced the American Revolution?
The American Revolution
What was a negative consequence of the Industrial Revolution for workers?
Poor working conditions and child labor
What was one of the lasting effects of European imperialism on Africa?
Economic exploitation and cultural destruction