What ideas did the Declaration of the Rights of Man put forward?

All people are created equal and have natural rights.

Limited rights, dictatorship, oligarchy

Divine rights, centralized power, aristocratic rule

Individual rights, direct democracy, federalism

What are some similarities between the American and French Revolutions?

both based on enlightenment principals

Lack of desire for independence, support for oppressive rulers, push for aristocratic ideals

Desire for peace, acceptance of oppressive rulers, push for autocratic ideals

Desire for dependence, acceptance of oppressive rulers, push for totalitarian ideals

What are some of the major reasons for the beginning of the French Revolution?

Debt incurred from American revolution, major famine, excessive spending from the king and royale court, the poor paid all the taxes.

Social harmony, scientific discoveries, diplomatic relations

Military strength, environmental factors, educational reforms

Religious freedom, technological advancements, cultural exchange

What ideas caused the American Founding Fathers to include a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

To eliminate the need for checks and balances

To limit individual liberties and expand government authority

To increase government power and control

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?

The Battle of Yorktown was significant as it was the last major battle of the American Revolution, resulting in a decisive victory for the American and French forces, leading to the surrender of British General Cornwallis and effectively ending the war.

The Battle of Yorktown took place at the beginning of the American Revolution, rather than towards the end.

The Battle of Yorktown resulted in a victory for the British forces, leading to the defeat of the American and French armies.

The Battle of Yorktown was insignificant and had no impact on the outcome of the American Revolution.

How did the French & Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

Parliament imposed taxes on the Americans to pay off the debt from the war.

The French & Indian War resulted in a peaceful resolution between Britain and the American colonies

The French & Indian War led to increased cooperation and unity between Britain and the American colonies

The French & Indian War had no impact on the relationship between Britain and the American colonies

What is a “revolution”?

an attempt to overthrow the government or stand in social order.

A 'revolution' is a term used in astronomy to describe a planet's orbit

A 'revolution' is a popular brand of ice cream

A 'revolution' is a type of dance move

What lasting impact did Montesquieu have on political thought from the Enlightenment?

Advocated for absolute monarchy

Promoted the idea of direct democracy

Opposed the idea of checks and balances

How did the Enlightenment encourage people to think differently?

Encourages the use of reason and logic

By promoting tradition, authority, and superstition over reason and science.

By discouraging individualism and promoting conformity.

By advocating for blind faith in traditional beliefs.

According to John Locke, what are “natural rights” (explain the idea, do not just list the rights)

Curtain rights are universal to all humans

Natural rights are privileges granted by the government

Natural rights are only applicable to certain groups of people

Natural rights are temporary and can be revoked at any time

How did Peter the Great change Russia?

Peter the Great modernized the military, expanded the empire's borders, westernized the culture, and centralized the government.

Peter the Great weakened the military, shrunk the empire's borders, maintained traditional culture, and decentralized the government.

Peter the Great neglected the military, lost territory, isolated the culture, and fragmented the government.

He modernized Russia and introduced new western ideas

What was the purpose of the construction of Versailles? Who built it?

To demonstrate the glory and power and wealth of louis the xiv

Versailles was built by King Louis XIII as a hunting lodge.

Versailles was built by King Louis XV as a military fortress.

Versailles was built by King Louis XVI as a prison.

Briefly explain the Divine Right of Kings theory.

Said that kings ruled as their divine right given by God

Monarchs receive their authority from the people through democratic elections.

The Divine Right of Kings theory states that rulers are chosen based on their military prowess.

According to the theory, monarchs are appointed by a council of nobles.

How was absolutism similar in both France and Russia?

Democratic decision-making process

Decentralized power in the hands of the nobility

During the English Civil War, what was the significance of Oliver Cromwell?

He led the parliamentary or round head forces

Oliver Cromwell was a skilled painter who created many famous artworks.

Oliver Cromwell was known for his invention of the steam engine.

Oliver Cromwell was a famous playwright during the English Civil War.

How did absolute monarchs justify their rule?

They claimed that God wanted them to rule as king

Briefly explain and define absolutism.

European kings believe they should be able to rule with complete unchallenged authority.

Absolutism is a political theory that advocates for a limited monarchy

Absolutism is a form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens

Absolutism is a system of government where rulers are elected by the people

How did the humanistic ideas brought back from the Crusades and the Renaissance lead to the Scientific Revolution?

They brought back new knowledge and encourage investigation to understand the world.

By promoting superstition and ignorance, humanistic ideas from the Crusades and the Renaissance impeded the Scientific Revolution.

By focusing solely on religious beliefs, humanistic ideas from the Crusades and the Renaissance delayed the Scientific Revolution.

By discouraging critical thinking and observation, humanistic ideas from the Crusades and the Renaissance hindered the Scientific Revolution.

During the Scientific Revolution, how did Galileo & Newton base their discoveries and knowledge?

On experimentation and observation

What was Copernicus’ contribution to the Scientific Revolution?

The heroics centric of the universe

He developed the theory of evolution.

He discovered the theory of relativity.

How did the Age of Exploration help start the Scientific Revolution?

Brought back descriptions of new things that needed explanation and new ways of doing things

The Age of Exploration led to the decline of scientific inquiry due to the focus on exploration and colonization.

The Age of Exploration hindered the progress of the Scientific Revolution by diverting resources away from research.

The Age of Exploration focused solely on conquering new territories, with no impact on scientific advancements.

What was the impact of the printing press on the Scientific Revolution?

It spread information in new discoveries easier and faster

The printing press hindered scientific progress by limiting access to information

The printing press had no impact on the Scientific Revolution

The printing press caused a decline in scientific collaboration

Explain how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people viewed the world.

Changed the way Europeans investigated how the world worked. IT challenged the authority of the church, rejected the supernatural to explain events

The Scientific Revolution led to the widespread belief in astrology and alchemy.

The Scientific Revolution emphasized blind faith and rejected empirical evidence.

The Scientific Revolution had no impact on people's perspectives and beliefs.

How were the American and French Revolutions similar? How were they different?

The American and French Revolutions were similar in their goals of establishing republics based on Enlightenment principles, but differed in their causes, outcomes, and methods.

The American Revolution was led by a monarchy, while the French Revolution was led by a democracy.

Both revolutions aimed to establish absolute monarchies.

The American Revolution was fought over religious differences, while the French Revolution was fought over economic issues.

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What was the overall result of the Latin American revolutions as a whole?

Latin America became independent from Spain but failed to unite politically.

Establishment of absolute monarchies in the region

Continued colonization by European powers

Increased economic prosperity for the indigenous populations

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Who led many of the Latin American revolutions against Spain?

Queen Elizabeth II

Napoleon Bonaparte

Simon Bolivar

George Washington

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Which group in Spain’s New World colonies held the most power?

Encomenderos

Criollos

Mestizos

European Colonizers

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What was the most significant long-term outcome of Haitian Revolution?

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere with a very unstable government

Establishment of Haiti as a Spanish colony

Continuation of slavery with harsher conditions

Creation of a monarchy in Haiti

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who led the Haitian Revolution?

Toussaint Louverture

Napoleon Bonaparte

Simón Bolívar

Jean-Jacques Dessalines

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Name some of the effects that Napoleon’s conquests had on Europe.

Establishment of absolute monarchies

Spread of democracy

Spread the enlightenment ideas throughout Europe.

Decrease in military power

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How could the French Revolution be considered a failure of the Enlightenment Revolution?

The French Revolution was a success because it led to positive social changes

The Enlightenment Revolution had no influence on the French Revolution

The French Revolution was a peaceful and harmonious event

Because napoleon came to power and rolled back many of the reforms of revolution

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UNIT 6 STUDY GUIDE

What was the overall result of the Latin American revolutions as a whole?

Who led many of the Latin American revolutions against Spain?

Which group in Spain’s New World colonies held the most power?

What was the most significant long-term outcome of Haitian Revolution?

Who led the Haitian Revolution?

Name some of the effects that Napoleon’s conquests had on Europe.

How could the French Revolution be considered a failure of the Enlightenment Revolution?

Who started the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution?

What ideas did the Declaration of the Rights of Man put forward?

What event marked beginning of the French Revolution?

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