Revolutions and Independence Movements

The video explores the series of revolutions that reshaped the world from the late 18th to the 19th century. It begins with the American Revolution, where the colonies declared independence from Britain. This inspired the French Revolution, which sought to establish a republic and spread democratic ideals. The Haitian Revolution followed, marking the only successful slave uprising leading to a free state. Latin America also fought for independence from colonial powers. Finally, Europe experienced widespread revolutions aiming to dismantle feudal structures and promote democracy.

What was the primary reason the thirteen American colonies sought independence from Britain?

• To establish a monarchy

• To expand their territory

• To protect their rights as Englishmen

• To form an alliance with Spain

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Boston Tea Party

• The storming of the Bastille

What was a significant outcome of the Haitian Revolution?

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The founding of a free state ruled by former captives

• The expansion of the plantation system

• The defeat of the British army

Which two countries did not gain independence during the Latin American revolutions between 1810 and 1825?

• Argentina and Chile

• Peru and Colombia

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Brazil and Mexico

What was a common factor that led to the revolutions in Europe in 1830?

• The desire to expand empires

• The quest for scientific advancements

• The need for religious reform

• The demand for constitutional and political change

What was the main goal of the revolutionary wave of 1848?

• To establish new monarchies

• To promote industrialization

• To dismantle feudal structures

• To colonize new territories

Which country abolished serfdom as a result of the 1848 revolutions?

• Spain

• Italy

• Austria

• France

What was a significant political change in Denmark after the 1848 revolutions?

• The introduction of a new religion

• The end of absolute monarchy

• The establishment of a dictatorship

• The expansion of the empire

Which European country introduced parliamentary democracy as a result of the 1848 revolutions?

• Germany

• Netherlands

• Russia

• Portugal

What was a common consequence of the revolutionary movements in Europe during the 19th century?

• The rise of new monarchies

• The decline of industrialization

• The increase in colonial territories

• The spread of democratic ideals