Enlightenment
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What estate included French nobility?
Second Estate
What country did Napoleon's forces fail to invade?
Russia
What industry did the Industrial Revolution begin in?
Textile Industry
Name one cause of imperialism
Economic, Technology, Nationalism, Cultural Beliefs, etc.
What was the bloodless revolution in England known as?
Glorious Revolution
What was the mode of execution during the French Revolution?
Guillotine
What group of people lost rights during Napoleon's reign that they had gained during the Revolution?
Women
What natural resource was a major energy source for the FIRST Industrial Revolution?
Coal
What country established a colony in the Congo?
Belgium
Who was the Enlightenment Thinker who developed the idea of separate branches of government/checks and balances?
Montesquieu
Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety?
Robespierre
Waterloo
Name one reason why the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain
Natural Resources, Geography, Stable Government, Capital, Entrepreneurs, Colonies etc.
What was the name of people in a secret organization in China that were opposed to foreign influence?
Boxers
What were John Locke's three natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
What was the name of the armory that was stormed July 14, 1789?
Bastille
What type of election did Napoleon use to seize power?
Plebiscite
What were two major things labor unions were fighting for?
Better working conditions/wages, shorter work day
What is the term for dual legal systems in colonies where foreigners did not have to abide by local laws?
Extraterritoriality
Who wrote The Social Contract?
Rousseau
What was the five-person executive government that was put in place after the Reign of Terror?
Directory
Name one of Napoleon's domestic achievements
Napoleonic Code, opened up offices to talent, made peace with Catholic Church, reformed schools, etc.
Who was the major leader of the German unification movement?
Otto von Bismarck
Who was the leader of the Chinese Nationalists during the Revolution of 1911?
Sun Yat Sen