Enlightenment Ideas and Revolutions

The video covers the democratic revolutions of the 19th century, focusing on key figures like William Wilberforce and Simón Bolívar. It discusses the rise of nationalism in Europe post-French Revolution, the Matternich era's impact on political change, and the independence movements in Latin America. The video concludes with a summary of the American and French Revolutions and their influence on global political thought.

Who was the key figure in the abolition of the slave trade in England?

• William Wilberforce

• John Newton

• Thomas Clarkson

• Granville Sharp

What did the Congress of Vienna fail to address, leading to continued unrest in Europe?

• Economic disparities

• Desire for democratic governance

• Nationalist aspirations

• Religious conflicts

Which year is considered a turning point due to widespread revolutions in Europe?

• 1871

• 1830

• 1848

• 1856

Which two countries successfully gained independence in 1830?

• Greece and Belgium

• Spain and Portugal

• Italy and Germany

• Poland and Hungary

What was Simón Bolívar's ultimate goal for South America?

• To divide it into small independent states

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a federation like the United States

• To maintain colonial rule

Which doctrine was issued by the United States to protect Latin American countries from European intervention?

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Marshall Plan

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

What was a significant influence on the American Declaration of Independence?

• Medieval charters

• Renaissance art

• Enlightenment ideas

• Roman law

Which Enlightenment thinker's ideas were adopted in the US Constitution to create a system of checks and balances?

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu

What triggered the French Revolution according to the summary?

• Severe financial crises

• Religious conflicts

• Colonial ambitions

• Foreign invasions

What was the outcome of the French Revolution for King Louis XVI?

• He abdicated voluntarily

• He became a constitutional monarch

• He was overthrown and executed

• He was exiled