Nationalism and Revolution 1750-1900 [AP WORLD HISTORY] Unit 5 Topic 2

Which pair of concepts from the Enlightenment significantly influenced political revolutions?

• Divine right of kings and absolute monarchy

• Natural rights and the social contract

• Mercantilism and colonial expansion

• Feudalism and serfdom

The Declaration of Independence, a foundational document of the American Revolution, was heavily influenced by the ideas of which Enlightenment philosopher?

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

A major point of contention that led to the formation of the National Assembly during the French Revolution was the unequal representation within which body?

• The Parliament of Paris

• The Estates General

• The Royal Council

• The National Convention

What significant document, influenced by Enlightenment thought and the American Revolution, was produced during the French Revolution to outline basic human rights and propose a limited monarchy?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Edict of Nantes

What was a significant outcome of the Haitian Revolution?

• It led to the establishment of a French protectorate.

• It was the first successful revolution of enslaved people.

• It resulted in Haiti becoming a British colony.

• It established a monarchy in Haiti.

In the social hierarchy of Latin American colonies, who were the Creoles?

• Indigenous people native to the Americas.

• Europeans born in Europe who held the highest positions.

• Europeans born in the Americas.

• Enslaved Africans brought to the colonies.

Which of the following was a reason for Creole discontent in Latin American colonies?

• They were denied access to education.

• They were forced to pay high taxes to indigenous rulers.

• They were often passed over for positions of authority in favor of Peninsulares.

• They were prohibited from owning land.

What is nationalism, as described in the video?

• A political system where power is held by a single dictator.

• A force that binds people together who share the same ethnic identity and language.

• An economic policy focused on accumulating wealth through colonies.

• A belief in the divine right of kings to rule.