Unit 2: The Age of Revolutions

Causes of French Rev

100

Under Louis XVI, French society was organized into three major classes, known as ...

estates

200

The Third Estate in pre-revolutionary France was made up mostly of...

commoners

300

As Louis XVI noticed that conditions in France were worsening, he organized a meeting known as the ...

Estates General

400

This is one of several main reasons why the 3rd Estates was upset

French society was unequal, Taxes were too high, They had no political power, There was growing hunger.

500

This is what did John Locke believe people should be able to do if they believe their government is no longer protecting their rights.

What is revolt?

Effects of French Rev

100

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins were best known for a. initiating the Reign of Terror b. protecting freedom of religion c. supporting the reign of King Louis XVI d. sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution

a. initiating the Reign of Terror

200

The Third Estate eventually formed the _______________ and created the _________________. a. Jacobins; Reign of Terror b. Girondins; French Revolution c. National Assembly; Declaration of Rights of Man d. Declaration of Rights of Man; French Revolution

c. National Assembly; Declaration of Rights of Man

300

Which of the following statements about the impacts of the French Revolution is FALSE? a. Middle-class French citizens gained more political power b. Opponents of the revolution were executed via guillotine c. The monarchy in France was abolished d. The French Revolution had little impact outside France

d. The French Revolution had little impact outside France

400

Which of the following statements about the impacts of the French Revolution is TRUE? a. France became a direct democracy b. The powers of the French monarch were limited c. The Reign of Terror restored Louis XVI to the throne d. The revolution ended French interest in the rest of Europe

b. The powers of the French monarch were limited

500

Choose one of the revolutionaries from the list below and explain how they were influenced by the French Revolution

Toussaint L'Ouverture Simon Bolivar Jose de San Martin

Napoleon's Rise & Fall

100

Napoleon ruled France mostly as a(n) a. king b. president c. emperor d. prime minister

c. emperor

200

One major impact of the Napoleonic Code was that it a. granted more liberties to French citizens b. decreased the size of the French military c. helped to stabilize France with a new set of laws d. eliminated Catholicism as the official religion of France

c. helped to stabilize France with a new set of laws

300

Napoleon attempted to increase the power of France throughout the rest of Europe by a. following the principles of the Declaration of Rights of Man b. naming himself leader of the Catholic Church c. leading military conquests in other European nations d. sharing power with the Congress of Vienna

c. leading military conquests in other European nations

400

Which factors protected Russia from Napoleon's control? a. religious and cultural similarities b. industrialization and modernization c. geographic size and location d. political and economic instability

c. geographic size and location

500

Which of the following was a direct impact of the Battle of Waterloo? a. France extended its power over Europe b. The Congress of Vienna tried to limit Napoleon's power c. Haitian rebels began to rise up against French colonists d. Napoleon was exiled to the island of St. Helena

d. Napoleon was exiled to the island of St. Helena

Revolutions & Nationalism

100

The belief that one's loyalty should be to their country/nation and not to a particular ruler or leader is known as a. patriotism b. ethnocentrism c. nationalism d. racism

c. nationalism

200

Colonial society in Latin America was known for which of the following TWO characteristics? a. inequalities of income and power b. personal freedoms for indigenous people c. communist governments d. classes based on race

a. inequalities of income and power d. classes based on race

300

Which event from the Haitian Revolution occurred first? a. Gen. Dessalines declares Haiti's independence b. Toussaint L'Ouverture abolishes slavery in Haiti c. French send troops to Haiti in order to stop revolution d. L'Ouverture becomes leader of Haitian military

d. L'Ouverture becomes leader of Haitian military

400

What was one effect of the Latin American Revolutions of the 19th century? a. Democracy became the dominant political system in Latin America b. European colonialism replaced the independent governments of Latin America c. Many Latin American countries gained independence d. Countries in Latin America deported most people with European ancestry

c. Many Latin American countries gained independence

500

One similarity in the actions of Simon Bolivar and Napoleon Bonaparte is that both leaders a. encouraged nationalism b. relied on diplomatic negotiations c. established a representative form of government d. rebelled against imperialism

a. encouraged nationalism

WILD CARD

100

This medieval fortress's capture and destruction was an important event at the start of the French Revolution.

b. Jacobins

200

The major purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to a. restore old regimes to power b. negotiate a peace treaty with Napoleon c. spread democracy throughout Europe d. encourage nationalist movements

a. restore old regimes to power

300

In France, this group is now what we would call the middle class.  They were doctors, lawyers, and business owners.

What is the middle class?

400

This alliance arrangement worked together to prevent revolutions throughout Europe.  They were largely successful

What is the concert of Europe?

500

In Spanish colonial society, those who came from Spain could serve in high government positions.  They were called...   There American-born children were called...

What are Peninsulares? What are Creoles?