Revolutions
Which of the following was a cause of the American Revolution?
A. Housing of troops
B. Increased taxation
C. Absolute leadership
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What nation gained independence through a slave revolt?
Haiti
Describe how an absolute ruler would rule and what are the titles of these rulers?
Holding all power, citizens have no say, part of the monarchy--Kings and queens
True or False: Napoleon was originally liked by the French
True
What is the name of the King who believed in absolute power, the divine right to rule, and his ability to make decisions without parliament?
King Charles I
True or false: The first and second estates essentially rode on the backs of the third estate
True
What nickname was given to Simon Bolivar?
"The Liberator"
What were three of the MAIN ideals of the enlightenment? (think natural rights)
The right to life, liberty, and property
True or false: Napoleon succeeded in his invasion/conquest of Russia
False
Describe the theory of divine rights
What is one of the major causes of the French Revolution?
Unequal treatment among the 3 estates (3rd estate=majority, who were incredibly unhappy)
Who was the freed slave who led the Haitian revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Name the three philosophers who were key proponents of the Enlightenment period
Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau
What two nations were considered a threat to the French empire while under Napoleon's reign?
Great Britain and Russia
What is the name of the ruler who was a notable absolute monarch, built the Versailles Palace, and was given the nickname "Sun King"?
Louis XIV
After the Glorious Revolution and English Civil War, how did the role of the monarchy change?
The power of the monarchy was abolished and the role of Parliament (elected officials) increased
What was the group that helped Latin American nations gain independence?
The creoles
In what important documents can we see the effects of the Enlightenment ideals (think about the United States-- there are 3 specifically)
Bill of rights, Constitution, and Declaration of Independence
What was the name of the law code that was implemented by Napoleon?
The Napoleonic Codes
What is the name of the Queen who had her "Sea Dogs" who secured a victory for England against the Spanish Armada in 1588? Double points if you can tell me the colony named after her AND why it is named that!
Queen Elizabeth I
Using what you know about the revolutions, why do you think that the revolutions began?
People were unhappy and suppressed by their rulers/government- and their needs were not being met
Who was the French ruler at the time of L'Ouverture's leadership over Haiti?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Describe how the enlightenment ideals created a shift in government from absolutism to democracy
People began to demand freedom/protection of natural freedoms which created a shift from an absolute monarchy to the creation of a democracy
Explain the role of nationalism (support for one's own nation) as it relates to Napoleon and his conquests
His goal was to expand his control as far as possible by conquering as many lands and nations as he could which solidified the pride he had in his nation
What is a positive effect of the isolationism policies under the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Culture and peace were able to prosper which led to increased stability