Unit 9 Enlightenment & Revolution

Which of these is an accurate statement about the legacy of Napoleon?

• The people of Europe sought democratic governments to prevent future dictatorships.

• Though it ultimately failed, a “League of Nations” was formed to prevent future wars.

• Other European nations jealously sought to develop their own empires leading to further war.

• Nationalism was awakened, leading to the unification of several small states into powerful nations.

The main goal of the Congress of Vienna was to create:

• a large French-controlled region of Europe

• a balance of power in Europe after the fall of Napoleon

• a new democracy in France, Spain, and the German states

• an international alliance of nations to destroy Napoleon's army at Waterloo

One major immediate effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to

• a restoration of a stable government

• massive emigration to the Americas

• trade agreements with Great Britain

• an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Napoleon came to power in France by :

• leading a coup d'etat over the French republic

• being crowned king of France by King Louis XVIII

• unifying France, England, and Russia and becoming emperor of Europe

• keeping the Bourbon Dynasty alive when his father Louis XVI was executed

Which of the following series of events are in correct chronological order?

• French Revolution, Enlightenment, Latin American Revolutions, American Revolution

• Enlightenment, Latin American Revolutions, American Revolution, French Revolution

• Enlightenment, American Revolution, French Revolution, Latin American Revolutions

• Latin American Revolutions, Enlightenment, French Revolution, American Revolution

The person most responsible for bringing independence to Mexico by 1821 was

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Simon Bolivar

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Francois Toussaint-Louverture

How does the French Revolution relate to the Latin American wars for independence, particularly in Haiti?

• The French Revolution had no impact on the actions of slaves within Haiti.

• The French Revolution forced white slave owners to abolish slavery in Haiti.

• The French Revolution ignited thoughts of freedom and equality, especially among slaves.

• The French Revolution scared Haitian citizens into believing all forms of protest are harmful.

Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar because they:

• supported the Reconquista

• led independence movements

• defended the encomienda system

• fought for Native American voting rights

The Reign of Terror was a period in French history when

• Rousseau became an absolute monarch

• salons were created to spread Enlightenment ideas

• Louis XVI treated the members of the First and Second Estate poorly

• citizens were accused by Robespierre and executed for being disloyal to the new republic

Prior to the French Revolution, which class has the most people but the least political power?

• Third Estate

• Second Estate

• Estates General

• Estate Assembly