Semester 2 Final Study Guide (World History)

3 outcomes of the American Revolution: _________.

• Treaty of Paris signed, US gained land east of Mississippi River, England recognized colonies' independence

• US remained a British colony, King George III became US president, Colonists lost all land

• France gained control of the colonies, Slavery was abolished everywhere, Canada joined the US

• The colonies became part of Spain, The British Empire expanded in America, The US adopted a monarchy

Maximilien Robespierre during the Reign of Terror: _________.

• Crush all opposition to the revolution

• Supported the return of the monarchy

• Promoted religious tolerance for all

• Advocated for peace with foreign enemies

Unique aspect of the Haitian Revolution: _________.

• A failed attempt at independence by free people.
• A peaceful negotiation for independence.
• A revolution led by foreign powers.
• First successful slave revolt leading to independence.

Influence on the age of Revolutions: _________.

• Enlightenment

• Industrialization

• Feudalism

• Romanticism

Who owned 30% of the land despite only making up 2% of the population: _________?

• The Nobles and Bourgeoisie (2nd & 3rd estate)

• The Peasants (3rd estate)

• The Clergy (1st estate)

• The King and his Ministers

Who owned the most land prior to the French Revolution: _________.

• The bourgeoisie
• The French nobility
• The monarchy
• The clergy

Event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution: _________.

• Storming of the Bastille

• Battle of Waterloo

• Execution of Louis XVI

• Tennis Court Oath

What did the Tennis Court Oath lead to: _________?

• The end of the monarchy.
• The start of the French Revolution.
• The establishment of a new constitution.
• Creation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man

What happened to South America between 1800 and 1830: _________.

• Most countries gained independence from colonial rule

• The continent was unified under one government

• South America became a colony of Asia

• The region experienced no significant changes

Three goals of the French Revolution: ________, ________, ________.

• Liberty, Fraternity, Equality

• Power, Wealth, Nobility

• Justice, Order, Monarchy

• Peace, Prosperity, Religion