Revolutions
What is the French Revolution?
began in 1789 and ended the absolute monarchy in France.
What is Great Britain?
This country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
What is imperialism?
This term describes one country extending its control over another territory.
What is nationalism?
This belief promotes loyalty and devotion to one's nation.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This document declared that the American colonies were free from British rule in 1776.
What is the steam engine?
James Watt improved this invention, making factory production more efficient.
What is the Berlin Conference?
European nations met at this conference in 1884-1885 to divide Africa among themselves.
What are Germany and Italy?
Nationalism helped unify these two European countries in the late 1800s.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
This Haitian leader helped lead the only successful slave revolt in history.
What is the textile industry?
This industry was the first to be heavily mechanized during the Industrial Revolution.
What is the Scramble for Africa?
This phrase describes the rapid competition among European nations to claim African land.
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
This German leader used “blood and iron” policies to unite Germany.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This South American leader, known as “El Libertador,” helped free several nations from Spanish rule.
What are cities (urban areas)?
People moved from rural areas to these places in search of factory jobs.
What are strategic locations (or military advantage)?
Imperial powers often sought colonies for these three reasons: resources, markets, and this final category.
What are the Balkans?
Nationalist feelings in this Balkan region contributed to tensions before World War I.
What is an absolute monarchy?
Revolutionaries often sought to overthrow this type of government, where one ruler holds complete power.
What is capitalism?
This economic system encourages private ownership and competition for profit.
What is the “White Man’s Burden”?
Rudyard Kipling's famous poem argued that Europeans had a duty to civilize other peoples under this phrase.
What is a nation-state?
Nationalists often believe people who share a common language, culture, and history should form this.