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Maps, Cause & Effect, P.O.V. and Bias
American Revolution
French Revolution
Napoleon & the Political Spectrum
Latin American Revolutions
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A term used when a map representing a globe is flattened onto a two dimensional map (making some countries appear appear bigger at the north and south poles, but smaller around the equator).
What is projection?
100
One cause of the American Revolution was based on taxes and money.
What is "taxation without representation?"
100
This group was about 2% of the population and was made up of the clergy - bishops, cardinals, priests, clerics, etc. - and controlled 10% pf the land and wealth in France, but payed no taxes.
What is the 1st Estate?
100
Napoleon lost when the Russians set there own country on fire, to prevent his troops from having food and shelter. This is known as....
What is the "Scorched Earth Policy?"
100
Sometimes called the "George Washington of South America," this man lead the Revolution in Latin America.
Who is Simon Bolivar?
200
An attitude in favor of one's own country or culture or against foreign countries/cultures (usually cause by perspective and centrism).
What is bias?
200
Another cause of the American Revolution was ideas of democracy, constitutional government, and basic rights.
What is "The Enlightenment?"
200
They were less than 2% or the population, made up of royalty and nobles, and controlled 20% of the land and wealth in France, but payed no taxes.
What was the 2nd Estate?
200
President Obama and the Democratic party are examples of this political belief.
What are Liberals?
200
Mestizos and Indios, led by Father(priest) Miguel Hidalgo, revolted in Mexico, gaining independence from Spain.
Which social classes/groups led the Mexican Revolution?
300
Lack of cultural representations, a single point of view, biased textbooks, racism and poverty in society, all white teachers, etc.
What are reasons students of color (generally) do poorly in history classes?
300
Great Britain attempted to shut down the main American ports and major cities.
What was the British strategy?
300
They were 97% of the population, made up of peasants and merchants, had very little land or wealth yet payed 50% of their income in taxes.
What was the 3rd Estate?
300
Former president(s) Bush and the Republican party are examples of this political belief.
What are Conservatives?
300
For this reason, the Haitian Revolution, led by Toussaint L'Overture, was different than other "Enlightenment" revolutions.
What is the world's largest slave revolt/revolution?
400
Learning multiple points of view, focus on positive contributions of people of color, unbiased textbooks, diversity of topics, positive role models and teachers teachers of color, etc.
What are ways to improve history grades for students of color?
400
Many recent wars between smaller countries and powerful countries have used a 'sneaky' style of warfare that was partially developed by American "Patriots" during the American Revolution.
What is "guerilla warfare?"
400
Modern France traces their independence to this event (that ended with the King's soldier's heads on pikes).
What is The Storming of the Bastille?
400
Mussolini/Hitler and the fascists/nazis are examples of this political belief.
What are Reactionaries?
500
When one event leads to another.
What is Cause and Effect?
500
This document begins with, "When in the courfe of human developments..." and is famous for, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happinefs."
What is The U.S. Declaration of Independence?
500
The guillotine and "The Terror" are most associated with this revolutionary leader.
Who is Robespierre?
500
Karl Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and communism are examples of this political belief.
What are Radicals/Revolutionaries?
500
The greatest football club in the world.
What is The Portland Timbers Football Club (PTFC)?