Political Revolutions and Democracy Trends

Political Revolutions and Democracy Trends

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the concept of nation-states and sovereignty, tracing their development from 1750 to 1914. It highlights the role of revolutions in shaping modern political systems, focusing on the case study of San-Louis Senegal. The video discusses the growth of democracy and its uneven spread, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical revolutions to comprehend today's world. It concludes with a humorous note on personal change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the long 19th century in terms of political development?

The spread of communism

The emergence of nation-states

The decline of monarchies

The rise of empires

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Before 1750, what was the common form of governance?

Republics

Democracies

Federations

Empires and kingdoms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did trade routes play in the political revolutions of the long 19th century?

They isolated regions from new ideas

They facilitated the spread of new ideas

They were irrelevant to political changes

They only affected economic policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is highlighted as a case study for its involvement in the French Revolution?

Paris

Philadelphia

Port-au-Prince

San-Louis Senegal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main aspiration of the merchants in San-Louis Senegal during the French Revolution?

To establish a monarchy

To become independent from France

To form a new trade alliance

To gain representation in the French government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the number of democratic states change over time according to the video?

It increased gradually and then rapidly

It decreased significantly

It remained constant

It fluctuated without a clear trend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the chart in the video illustrate about the global trend towards democracy?

No significant change in democratic states

A decline in democratic states

A temporary rise followed by a decline

A steady increase in democratic states

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