Revolutions and Responses in History

The video introduces Unit 5, focusing on revolutions from 1750 to 1900, highlighting the significance of the 19th century. It recaps previous units on land-based and maritime empires, then delves into the Age of Enlightenment and its influence on revolutions in the Atlantic world, including the American and French revolutions. The video explores the global impact of these revolutions, the Industrial Revolution's effects on Western society, and non-Western responses to these changes. It concludes by foreshadowing the Age of Imperialism, linking industrialization to global conquest.

Which time period does Unit 5 cover?

• 1900-2000

• 1200-1450

• 1450-1750

• 1750-1900

What characterized the empires in the period 1450-1750?

• Nomadic empires

• Industrial empires

• Maritime empires

• Land-based empires

What was a key idea of the Enlightenment?

• Divine right of kings

• Mercantilism

• Natural rights for people

• Feudalism

Which revolution is considered the spark for other revolutions around the world?

• French Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• American Revolution

How did the French Revolution impact Latin American revolutions?

• It directly funded the Latin American revolutions

• It created chaos in Europe, leading to revolutions in Latin America

• It inspired the Latin American revolutions through literature

• It had no impact

What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decline of Western power

• Rise of feudalism

• Extreme division of wealth

• Decrease in global trade

Who is known for critiquing capitalism and proposing an alternative philosophy during the Industrial Revolution?

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

How did Japan respond to Westernization?

• Ignored it entirely

• Adopted useful aspects while maintaining cultural identity

• Fully adopted it without changes

• Completely rejected it

What was a common response of non-Western nations to Western developments?

• Complete adoption

• Complete rejection

• A mix of adoption and rejection

• Indifference

What major global event is foreshadowed by the Industrial Revolution?

• The Renaissance

• World War I

• The Age of Imperialism

• The Cold War