World History II - LAVC2 Quiz #9

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?

• A famous painter from Italy.
• A Russian revolutionary leader.
• A British naval officer.
• Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor.

Napoleon Bonaparte became ruler of France as a result of the French Revolution.

• True

• False

Look at the list below.

Decide which THREE factors led to Latin American Independence movements.

Groups:

(a) Factors

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(b) Non-factors

• Ideas of the Englighenment

• The agricultural revolution
• Success of the American Revolution

• The creation of the internet
• The invention of the wheel
• The rise of social media
• Success of the French Revolution

• The discovery of fire

Outline the Central American countries in green.

Outline South American countries in red.

The American Revolution influenced South American Independence movements in many ways. However, ​ ​ ​ ​ had the LARGEST effect. (a)  

• the ability to overthrow a colonial power
• the ability to borrow money to fight a war
• the colonists' alliances with Native Americans

President James Monroe wrote that countries in Central and South American could not be "considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers" because that would "endanger our independence and happiness."

His statement shows...

• the U.S. shared cultural views with their southern neighbors

• support for European colonization in the Americas.
• the desire for U.S. expansion into Europe.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) South American Revolutionary Leader

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(b) American Revolutionary Leaders

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Why was the Storming of Bastille significant during the French Revolution?

• It marked the end of the French Revolution.
• It was a military victory for the monarchy.
• It was a celebration of royal power.
• It symbolized the abuses of the monarchy.

There were NO mass executions during the French Revolution.

• True - it was a time of peace and tranquility.

• False - many people were killed in executions!

Which factors contributed to both the American and French Revolution?

• Invasion by a foreign military power

• class resentments

• lack of representation in government