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How did the Enlightenment contribute to the Latin American Revolutions?
How did the Enlightenment contribute to the Latin American Revolutions?
- It promoted the concept of mercantilism, which fueled economic tensions.
- It led to the formation of strong alliances between Latin American leaders and European powers.
- It inspired religious movements against Spanish rule.
- It emphasized individual rights and challenged monarchical authority. (correct)
What was a key factor that enabled Britain to become the first industrialized nation?
What was a key factor that enabled Britain to become the first industrialized nation?
- A strong, centralized government that heavily subsidized industrial development.
- A large population of skilled laborers with specialized training.
- Abundant natural resources like coal and iron, combined with technological innovation. (correct)
- A vast network of colonies that provided cheap labor and raw materials.
What was a significant consequence of industrialization on the social structure of society?
What was a significant consequence of industrialization on the social structure of society?
- The emergence of a new middle class, consisting of factory owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. (correct)
- The decline of the aristocracy and the disappearance of traditional nobility.
- The creation of a more egalitarian society with equal opportunities for all.
- The strengthening of the traditional social hierarchy with the upper class maintaining dominant power.
What was the most significant outcome of the abolitionist movement?
What was the most significant outcome of the abolitionist movement?
What was the main difference between the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution?
What was the main difference between the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution?
Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the increase in world population from 1750 to 1900?
Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the increase in world population from 1750 to 1900?
What was the main political change that transformed the Atlantic world between 1750 and 1830?
What was the main political change that transformed the Atlantic world between 1750 and 1830?
What was a major consequence of industrialization on workers and their working conditions?
What was a major consequence of industrialization on workers and their working conditions?
Flashcards
Latin American Revolutions
Latin American Revolutions
Movements inspired by Enlightenment ideas, frustration with colonial control, and social inequality.
Industrialization factors
Industrialization factors
Increased agriculture provided food and raw materials, freeing labor for factories.
Transportation's economic impact
Transportation's economic impact
Transportation reduced costs and expanded markets.
Post-textile industrialization
Post-textile industrialization
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Abolitionism arguments
Abolitionism arguments
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Effects of industrialization on workers
Effects of industrialization on workers
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Labor unions origins
Labor unions origins
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Creoles in revolts
Creoles in revolts
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Study Notes
Latin American Revolutions
- Inspired by Enlightenment ideals, fueled by colonial control and social inequality.
- Led by Spain and Portugal.
- Increased agriculture supported industrialization through increased food and raw materials, freeing up labor for factories.
- Agricultural productivity reduced farm labor, increasing city-based factory labor.
- Transportation improvements reduced costs, expanded markets, impacting factories, military, and migration.
- Industrialization involved countries beyond England and the US, like Germany, France, and Japan.
- Industrialization moved beyond textiles and coal, incorporating steel, chemicals, and electricity.
- Machines like the spinning jenny and steam engine powered large-scale industrial production.
- Britain's industrialization benefited from coal, iron, stable politics, colonial markets, and innovation.
- Women gained roles like factory work, domestic service, teaching, and nursing during industrialization.
- Women also gained rights including voting and property rights alongside labor rights.
- Abolitionism arguments arose from Enlightenment and religious movements emphasizing human rights.
- Abolitionism aimed to end slavery for moral and economic reasons, impacting enslaved people, slave owners, and economies.
- French Revolution was a political upheaval, while the Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt for independence.
- Industrialization led to poor working conditions, long hours, and low pay.
- Industrialization created social class divisions between the rising industrial middle class and a growing working class.
- Working conditions led to the rise of labor unions and socialism.
- Factors like better food, medicine, and sanitation influenced population growth from 1750-1900.
- Creoles like BolÃvar, San MartÃn, and Hidalgo led revolts against colonial rule.
- Latin American independence movements were a significant political change in the Atlantic world between 1750-1830.
- First Industrial Revolution focused on textiles and steam power, while the Second focused on steel, electricity, and mass production.
- French and North American Revolutions shared goals of liberty, equality, and self-government.
- European dominance during the 19th and 20th centuries was attributed to industrialization, technology, colonies, and global trade.
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