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Which was the first Organized political revolution in the history of the world.
The American Revolution
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Two members of the French Royal family who were executed in 1793.
(a) Louis XVI (b) Marie Antionette
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Two inventions made during the Industrial Revolution.
(a) Telescope (b) Printing Press
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Name any two European philosophers whose ideas inspired and influenced the American revolutionaries.
Locke, Voltaire and Rousseau
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What was the Stamp Act?
Imposed a tax on legal documents
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Two ideals popularised by the French Revolution
(a) Liberty (b) Equality
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Why was the vote unfair when Louis XVI voted at the Estates-General?
Each estate got one vote, even though the Third Estate comprised 98% of the population.
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What was the Estates General?
The Estates General was an old representative Council of France comprising the three Estates, i.e., the clergy, the nobility and the bourgeoisie.
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Study the picture and answer the following question:
What is the significance of this event in the history of France?
The fall of Bastille symbolised the victory of the people of France and the fall of Monarchy. Therefore, at present July 14 is celebrated as a National Holiday in France.
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What event caused Napoleon's empire to crumble?
Deadly retreat through Russia
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Napoleon was finally defeated in which famous battle?
Battle of Waterloo
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What was the Mercantilist Policy of the British?
The colonies existed merely to serve the mother country. The colonies provided the raw material and supplies which could not be produced at home and served as markets for the finished goods.
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Why is the French Revolution of 1789 considered a turning point in human history?
It revolutionized the social, economic and political fabric, not only of France but of all Europe and subsequently of almost the entire world.
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Describe the incident which sparked the Revolution.
The attack by the Third Estate on the Bastille State Prison and setting free prisoners sparked the Revolution.
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Study the picture and answer the following questions:
Name the event depicted in the picture. When and where did this event take place?
The event depicted in the picture is "Boston Tea Party". It took place at Boston in 1773.