Age of Revolution Quiz

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What period is known as the Age of Revolution?

1815-1848

1861-1865

1775-1848 (correct)

1789-1800

What is the population revolution?

Huge growth in population in Western Europe beginning around 1730.

What does proto-industrialization refer to?

The preliminary shift away from agriculture towards manufacturing.

What was the American Revolution?

Rebellion of the American colonies between 1775 and 1783. Signup and view all the answers

What was the French Revolution?

Revolution in France between 1789 and 1800. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Louis XVI?

Bourbon ruler of France who was executed during the French Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen?

A fundamental document adopted during the French Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a guillotine?

A device used for humane execution during the French Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What is nationalism?

A political viewpoint emphasizing national unity. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?

A general who rose to power in France after the Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Congress of Vienna?

A meeting to restore political stability in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Signup and view all the answers

What does conservative mean in the political context?

A viewpoint advocating for the restoration of monarchy and defense of the church. Signup and view all the answers

What does liberal mean in the political context?

A viewpoint stressing limited state interference and representation in government. Signup and view all the answers

What does radical mean in the political context?

A viewpoint advocating broader voting rights and reforms for lower classes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Greek Revolution?

A rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in 1820. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Reform Bill of 1832?

Legislation that extended voting rights to most middle-class members in Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Chartist movement?

An attempt by British workers to gain the vote during the 1840s. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Louis Pasteur?

A French scientist who discovered the relation between germs and disease. Signup and view all the answers

What was the American Civil War?

A conflict fought from 1861 to 1865 over issues including slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What is trasformismo?

A political system in late 19th-century Italy. Signup and view all the answers

What is socialism?

A political movement urging an attack on private property for equality. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Karl Marx?

A German socialist who criticized earlier movements as utopian. Signup and view all the answers

What is revisionism?

Socialist movements that disavowed Marxist revolutionary doctrine. Signup and view all the answers

What are feminist movements?

Movements advocating for legal and economic equality for women. Signup and view all the answers

What is leisure culture?

An aspect of the Industrial Revolution focused on entertainment. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Charles Darwin?

A biologist known for developing the theory of evolution. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Albert Einstein?

A physicist known for his theory of relativity. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Sigmund Freud?

A Viennese physician who studied the human subconscious. Signup and view all the answers

What is romanticism?

An artistic movement emphasizing emotion over reason. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triple Alliance?

An alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triple Entente?

An alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia. Signup and view all the answers

What is Balkan nationalism?

Movements for independent nations within the Ottoman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What was the French Revolution of 1830?

A rebellion against the Bourbon monarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Belgian Revolution of 1830?

A rebellion resulting in Belgian independence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a steam engine?

A machine that converts energy from burning fuel into motion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the factory system?

A manufacturing system where materials and workers are assembled in one place. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Luddites?

British workers who protested against labor-saving machinery. Signup and view all the answers

What was the French Revolution of 1848?

A movement that overthrew the monarchy established in 1830. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Revolutions of 1848?

A series of democratic and nationalist revolutions across Europe. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Benjamin Disraeli?

A British politician who expanded voting rights to the rich middle class. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Count Camilo di Cavour?

A key figure in the Italian unification movement. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Otto von Bismarck?

Chancellor of Prussia and later Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Industrial Revolution?

A period of major technological advancement beginning around 1760. Signup and view all the answers

What is imperialism?

The policy of extending the authority of an empire over foreign territories. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Age of Revolution

Period marked by significant political upheaval beginning around 1775 with the American Revolution, continuing through the French Revolution (1789) and ending by 1848.

Population Revolution

Substantial population growth in Western Europe starting around 1730, acting as a precursor to the Industrial Revolution; France’s population grew by 50%, while England and Prussia saw 100% increases.

Proto-Industrialization

Transition from an agricultural economy in Europe where workers became producers of textiles and metal products at home, influenced by urban merchants; paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.

American Revolution

Conflict between English American colonies and Britain from 1775 to 1783, resulting in independence and the formation of the United States.

French Revolution

Revolution from 1789 to 1800 leading to the fall of the Bourbon monarchy and the establishment of the French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte; inspired future liberal movements across Europe.

Louis XVI

The Bourbon king of France executed during the radical phase of the French Revolution.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

Established in 1789, declaring fundamental equality for all French citizens; influenced later liberal movements worldwide.

Guillotine

Introduced as a humane form of execution during the Reign of Terror, resulting in thousands of executions during the French Revolution.

Nationalism

Political viewpoint emerging in Western Europe, emphasizing the importance of national unity and a collective identity based on culture or ethnicity.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Rose through the French army ranks, ended the French Revolution with a coup, and established the French Empire until his defeat at Waterloo in 1815.

Congress of Vienna

Convened in 1815 to rebuild political stability and address diplomatic conflicts after the Napoleonic Wars.

Conservative Views

Political ideology rooted in 19th-century Europe advocating the restoration of monarchies and traditional authority.

Liberalism

19th-century political philosophy emphasizing limited government intervention, representation of property owners, and constitutional governance.

Radical Political Views

Advocating for broader voting rights and reforms benefiting lower classes.

Greek Revolution

Uprising against the Ottoman Empire starting in 1820, contributing to the empire's decline in the Balkans.

Reform Bill of 1832

Legislation in Britain that expanded voting rights to many middle-class citizens, though not achieving full democracy.

Chartist Movement

1840s movement in Britain by artisans and workers seeking voting rights; ultimately unsuccessful.

Louis Pasteur

19th-century French scientist who discovered the link between germs and disease, leading to improved sanitation practices.

American Civil War

Fought from 1861 to 1865, showcasing industrial advancements in warfare; resulted in the abolition of slavery and reunification of the U.S.

Transformismo

Political system in late 19th-century Italy that promoted cooperation among conservatives and liberals, maintaining the status quo.

Socialism

19th-century movement advocating for the abolition of private property and state control over production to end capitalist exploitation.

Karl Marx

Mid-19th century German socialist who critiqued previous socialist ideas as utopian and emphasized class struggle as a driver of history.

Revisionism

Socialism that rejected strict Marxist doctrines, believing in gradual political reform for social change.

Feminist Movements

19th-century movements for women's rights, particularly focused on voting and professional equality; gained traction among middle-class women.

Leisure Culture

Developed during the later Industrial Revolution, characterized by entertainment such as newspapers, theaters, and team sports.

Charles Darwin

Biologist who proposed the theory of evolution in 1859, detailing how species adapt through natural selection.

Albert Einstein

Mathematician known for theories explaining planetary motion and electrical particle movement; introduced the theory of relativity after 1900.

Sigmund Freud

Developed theories on the subconscious, positing that human behavior is influenced by hidden impulses.

Romanticism

19th-century artistic and literary movement emphasizing emotion over reason, capturing the complexities of human experience.

Triple Alliance

Military alliance formed at the end of the 19th century between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy as part of the European power balance before World War I.

Triple Entente

Alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia at the start of the 20th century, integral to the European alliance system.

Balkan Nationalism

Movements aiming for independence from the Ottoman Empire, leading to tensions that contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

French Revolution of 1830

Liberal movement resulting in the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and establishment of a bourgeois government.

Belgian Revolution of 1830

Successful uprising resulting in Belgium's independence and establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Steam Engine

Engine invented in the early 18th century, significantly improved by James Watt, leading to its widespread use in machinery.

Factory System

Manufacturing organizational model where all elements of production are centralized in one place.

Luddites

British workers protesting against job losses due to industrial machinery by rioting and destroying such machines between 1811 and 1816.

French Revolution of 1848

Overthrew the 1830 monarchy, establishing a brief democratic republic; ultimately led to the rise of Napoleon III.

Revolutions of 1848

Series of democratic and nationalist uprisings across Europe; successful in France but failures in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Hungary.

Benjamin Disraeli

British politician who expanded voting rights to the wealthy middle class to strengthen the Conservative party's political base.

Count Camilo di Cavour

Leading figure in the movement for Italian unification in the 19th century.

Otto von Bismarck

Chancellor of Prussia who led wars against Austria and France, instrumental in forming the German Empire in 1871.

Industrial Revolution

Began around 1760 in England, marked by the transition from hand tools to power-driven machines and concentration of production in factories.

Imperialism

Policy of expanding a nation's authority through territorial acquisition or control over foreign countries.

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Test your knowledge on the transformative period known as the Age of Revolution, covering key events from the American and French Revolutions to proto-industrialization and population dynamics in Europe. Explore how these events reshaped societies and economies from 1775 to 1848.