Revolutions and Nationalism

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Which of the following fueled French desires to revolt against their absolute monarchy? Ideas of the Enlightenment, Declaration of Independence, American Revolution, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which statement best describes this political cartoon? The Estates all worked together to improve their country of France, The Third Estate was willing to support the First and Second Estate, The Third Estate was forced to carry all the burdens of France, The Second Estate was trying to gain more power than the First Estate

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The Third Estate was forced to carry all the burdens of France

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Why did the Third Estate storm the Bastille at the beginning of the French Revolution?

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It symbolized the problems of France and where needed gunpowder was stored

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Why was the Committee of Public Safety created?

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to protect the Republic from those who opposed the revolution

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What was one factor that allowed Napoleon to seize control of France? Options: the support of foreign governments and their leaders, the weakness of the French military, the weakness of the Directory to solve the problems in France, Robespierre supported him as Napoleon was gaining power

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the weakness of the Directory to solve the problems in France

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How did Napoleon end the chaos of the French Revolution?

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He took part in a coup d' etat and became a strong leader that stabilized the government

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What were the forces that helped Napoleon lose the empire that he built?

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He failed in conquering Britain and Russia. Countries in his empire finally rejected his rule in favor of self rule.

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Why was the invasion of Russia a problem for Napoleon?

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The harsh Russian winter weather and French retreat proved to be a disaster.

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What modern day country or countries were liberated by Simon Bolivar?

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Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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What other colony of a European country was founded in a way very similar to Gran Colombia?

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United States