Age of Revolutions Test Review

Which best describes taxes in both the American colonies and France before their revolutions?

• Most people paid high taxes without having a voice in government.

• Most people voted for representatives that decided on taxes.

• Everyone was taxed equally.

What was a cause of the February Revolution in 1917 in Russia?

• People wanted an end to all the strikes.

• People were angry about the rationing of food.

• People were upset about the defeat in World War I.

In the late 18th century, how did both American colonists and French citizens want to change their monarchies?

• Both groups wanted to end the absolute power of their king.

• Both groups wanted the monarchy to promote peace to end conflicts.

• Both groups demanded laws to end the influence of the clergy on the monarchy.

What is the definition of supply in an economy?

• The ability to provide and willingness to sell

• The amount of a resource that is available

• The amount of a resource that people want to buy

What is the main difference between a rebellion and a revolution?

• A rebellion is an overthrow of a government

• A revolution is an uprising against the government

• A revolution is an overthrow & replacement of a government

What was the goal of the Boxer Rebellion?

• to end Western influence in China

• to protect foreigners living in China

• to spread Christianity in China

What resulted from Mexico's decision to create a monarchy after it won its independence?

• Many people rebelled until the monarchy was replaced with a republic.

• The monarchy created an upper class that ruled Mexican society for many years.

• Many people supported the monarchy.

What was the Righteous and Harmonious Fists from the Chinese Revolution?

• a sect of Christianity in the northern part of China

• a group of Qing supporters in southern China

• a secret society of Chinese peasants upset with Qing rule

How did Toussaint Louverture lead Haiti to independence?

• by launching a diplomatic campaign for independence

• by forcing the population of enslaved people to fight for independence

• by rallying the population of enslaved people and leading a revolt

What were the main contributors to air pollution during the Industrial Revolution?

• the dumping of chemicals and toxins into rivers

• exhaust from coal and other factory waste

• an increased number of small farms nationwide