What is a Revolution?
What is a revolution?
an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed
True or false, the Industrial revolution happened really quickly?
False, it happened very slowly over time
How many colonies were there that started America?
13
What is a monarch?
A king or a queen (some kind of royalty)
What was Louis the 16th wife's name?
Marie Antoinette
What are some factors that cause revolutions to start?
What was the key to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
Changes in agriculture made it so that food production was greatly increased and the amount of variety of food produced.
Why was the 13 colonies important to Great Britain to keep?
They supplied them with raw materials, taxes, power and money
What is absolute power?
All power, they don't have to answer to anyone, nobody checking their power
Who eventually declared themselves emperor of France?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the main role of government?
Main role of any government is to serve and lead its sovereign people towards improvement which can only be achieved through proper communication with the people its supposed to serve
Name some inventions that were created during the Industrial Revolution?
Seed drill, steam engine, iron plows, spinning jenny, looms, cotton gin
Who issued a Royal Proclamation and what did it say?
Name the 3 estates
nobility, the church and everyone else
What was the document called that the 13 colonies sent to the British to say they were going to be their own country?
The Declaration of Independence
What are some examples of how governments fail?
When it no longer sees the people as its top priority. This usually happens when the leaders put themselves first and work in order to attain their personal goals.
What was England's original fuel source, what did they change too and why was this significant?
Wood, changed to coal, it was more powerful and easier to transport
What was the Quebec Act and why did it anger the colonists in the 13 colonies?
It made all conquered land British territory and the colonies who were already mad at the British felt surrounded.
Why was King Louis the 14th called the Sun King?
Because "everything revolved around him"
Why was labour so dangerous during the industrial revolution?
Very dangerous in tasks, lots of fog, coal miners got black lung, machines were dangerous, conditions were poor, paid very little and often workers were children
What are some things you need to start a revolution?
At least two opposing sides, Aims expressed in a slogan, Accomplished Leaders, Sometimes Access to weapons, Social/Economic/Political Problems
- Lack of rights
–Unequal distribution of wealth
–Lack of freedom
–Heavy taxes
–Unfair treatment
What were some different form of transportation that made it easier for moving goods?
Canals, improve road conditions and make stronger and more railroads.
Why did the colonists feel as if the British did not treat them as equals?
Taxes, no government representation, lack of control, having to obey British law
Why were the french 3rd estate so upset at the government?
Because they were very poor, they were taxed heavily by the other 2 estates and the king spent money frivolously and on stupid stuff that only benefited him.
How many horses did Ms. Casol own (bonus points if you know their names)
2 (Izzy and Chester)