Revolutions
This 1789 revolution led to the execution of king louis XVI and the establishment of republic in europe
what is the French revolution
this term describes the late 19th century European scramble to claim African territories
what is the scramble for africa?
this country was the birthplace of the industrial revolution
what is Britain?
this enlightenment thinker argued for natural rights including life, liberty, and property
who is john locke?
this italian nationalist leader played a key role in the unification of Italy
who is Giuseppe Garibaldi?
inspired by enlightenment ideals, this revolution led to the independence of 13 north American colonies from Britain
what is the American revolution?
this war between Britain and china was caused by disputes over the opium trade
what is the opium war?
this invention by James watt greatly improved production during the industrial revolution
what is the steam engine?
this french enlightenment philosopher promoted the idea of separation of powers in government
who is montesquieu?
this war in 1870 helped to unify germany under Prussian leadership
what is the Franco-Prussian war?
this former slave led the Haitian revolution, which resulted in the first successful slave revolt establishing an independent nation
who is toussaint louverture?
the sepoy rebellion was a response to British policies in this colony
what is india?
this class of people grew significantly during the industrial revolution and were involved in factory work
what is the working class?
this document written in 1776 reflects enlightenment ideals and justified independence from Britain
what is the Declaration of Independence?
this term describes the belief that people with a common language, culture, and history should form their own nation
what is nationalism?
this latin American revolutionary helped liberate several south American countries from Spanish rule
who is simon bolivar?
this conference divided Africa among european powers without consulting african leaders
what is the berlin conference?
this economic theory, developed by adam smith supported minimal government interference in markets
what is laissez faire capitalism?
enlightenment ideas were shared widely due to this social gathering hosted by wealthy women in Europe
what are salons?
this movement sought to establish a homeland for jews in palestine
what is zionism?
this revolution in 1789 inspired other countries to challenge monarchies and seek greater democratic freedom
what is the French revolution?
this rebellion in China wanted to expel foreign influence and restore traditional practices
what is the boxer rebellion?
this industrial process revolutionized the production of steel making it cheaper and more efficient
what is the bessemer process?
this economist wrote The wealth of nations, laying the foundations of modern capitalism
who is Adam smith?
this empires decline in the 19th century was accelerated by nationalist uprisings in the Balkans
what is the ottoman empire?